Elliots Beach
Elliots Beach: Elliot's Beach is located in Besant Nagar, 60 kms away from Chennai. It is a very clean beach and good for those who love a secluded beach to sun bathe at. It has been a favourite haunt of foreigners seeking a secluded beach. It is a well known destination for people who seek relief from the crowded metropolitan life of the city.
Following the road along the coast down south from Marina you can reach Elliot's beach where you
can spend a few hours relaxing. It is also a popular hangout for the younger generation. It is a pleasant beach, safe for swimming, ideal for lazy lounging and picnicking. About a kilometer to the north
of the Elliot's beach is a nice, clean and quiet stretch of the beach, behind the Theosophical Society
headquarters. Here, the river Adyar meets the sea. It will be a favorite spot for the bird-watchers -
a variety of birds like egrets, pond-herons and flamingoes are seen here. Attractions of the Beach The stone memorial located on the sands of the beach - a memorial for the Dutch sailor Karl Schmidt who lost his
life when rescuing a drowning sailor. A small Church is there at the end of this beach. A Hindu temple is also there at the end of the beach - Ashtalakshmi temple, dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. Getting there By Air - Chennai has an airport with both domestic and international terminals. By Rail - Chennai is well connected by rail with the important towns and cities within and beyond the state. Road - State transport buses and private buses connect Chennai with the major towns and cities within the country.
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