Marina Beach Tourism

Location:In the eastern side of Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Tourist Attractions:Aquarium, Anna and MGR Samadhis, Icehouse, Senate-House, Chepauk Palace, Presidency College.
Beach Activities:Shopping, swimming, bathing and eating.

About Marina Beach

Marina beach, located on the eastern side of Chennai, adjoining the Bay of Bengal, is a perfect blend of golden sand, good surf and a shimmering clean blue sea. This 4.5 kms long beach is the second longest beach in the world. This 12-km long stretch was beautified by the fantastic face lift given by Governor Mountstuart Elphinstone Grant Duff in the early 1880's and since then it became one of the important tourist attraction in Chennai.

How to Reach:

Air: Chennai has an airport with both domestic and international terminals. Regular flights connect Chennai with the major cities of the country and also with other countries of the world.
Rail:Chennai is well connected by rail with the important towns and cities within and beyond the state.
Road:State transport bus and private bus services connect Chennai with the major towns and cities within the country. For local transportation local trains, city buses, auto rickshaws and taxis are also available.