Tamil
Nadu is known for its natural beauty especially its blue beaches and
clear skies. Some of southern India's nicest beaches dot
Chennai's long
seafront, the Marina beach is
a 12-km long strip of fine sandy foreshore and is known as the 'Pride of
Chennai, the
Covelong beach is quiet and
far away from the distractions of the city and the Elliot's beach is the
preferred destination for those with a clean atmosphere in mind. A short
20-minute drive from Chennai
City, VGP Golden
Beach Resort offers a serene and relaxing atmosphere in today's
stress-driven world. 58-km south of
Chennai is the
Mahabalipuram beach,
famous for its unique 7th century Shore Temple.
The other famous beaches in the state are the
Chunnambar Beach, the
Kanyakumari Beach,
Pichavaram Beach,
Rameshwaram Beach and the
Poompuhar Beach.