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Marina beach situated to the east of Chennai
(Madras) at Kamarajar Road, 3 Km away from the city centre. The
beach covered with the silver sands is said to be the longest beach
in India and one of the longest in Asia, extends to a length of 13
Km, from Fort St. George all the way to Mahabalipuram. There is a
drive along the beach circumscribed with palms and casuarinas
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the whole length of Chennai.
Silver sands, an excellent surf and a shimmering clean blue sea,
this in a nutshell, is Marina beach. This beach is acknowledged as
one of the longest beaches in Asia. It's 12 km-long stretch is the
second longest in the world. It is located on the eastern side of
the city adjoining the Bay of Bengal. To behold the sun set and rise
from the beach is an enthralling experience. Though bathing and
swimming can be dangerous as the undercurrent is very turbulent,
even then people dare to swim here.
Twilight magic
As the sun comes down in the evenings, the beach is blessed with
vividness as a fair ground with various kinds of entertainment and
food stalls lining the beach. Close to the Marina beach is the
Aquarium which has some of the most exotic collection of Tropical
sea fishes and fresh water fishes. The Aquarium gives a opportunity
to have a rendezvous with the aquatic life. The Ice House, which was
used to store ice brought from great lakes in North America, is
South to the Aquarium.
Statues on the beach !
A stroll circumscribing the beach bordered with a green lawn entices
you to go on a leisurely walk. At the conjunctions of this promenade
stand beautiful statues of Tamil scholars, patriots, and noted
personalities. Of these, the Statue of Labour is a splendid
sculpture an evidence of the industrious team of labourers who are
at strenuous, manual work. The sea in this region is not considered
safe for swimming, as the currents are turbulent.
Regional access !
The Kamaraj Domestic Airport and the Anna International Airport are
located at Meenambakkam about 20 kms from Chennai city. The airport
can be accessed either by road or by sub-urban trains for which the
alighting point is at Tirusulam, about 1 km from the airport. Many
major international airlines have synchronized direct flights to
Chennai. Domestic airlines function daily flights to all major
cities of the country from the domestic terminal. Chennai is
connected by rail with all major towns and cities in India. Major
Railway Stations: Chennai Central and Chennai Egmore. Trains operate
from Egmore Junction to various parts of the state while interstate
trains originate from Chennai Central Station.Chennai is connected
by good network of roads with all important places in Tamil Nadu and
other parts of India. Many private operators are available to render
there keen services for domestic and interstate transportation. The
distances from Chennai to other cities Bangalore (334kms), Calcutta
(1678kms), Hyderabad (704 kms), (790kms).
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