Covelong Beach
Covelong Beach: Covelong is a beautiful beach located 40 kms away from Chennai, between Chennai and Mahabalipuram. The beach is separated from the mainland by the canal running from Chennai to Mahabalipuram.
It is a popular picnic spot and offers facilities for Wind Surfing and Swimming too. The smooth and peaceful
environment makes it one of the most sought after destinations by people who want a little bit privacy, thrill and
solitude. It is one of the popular beaches in Chennai marked for its serene beauty and various other beach
activities. This enchanting beach on the Coromandal Coast is also an ideal place for meditating.
Covelong is also a historic beach. It was Saadat Ali, the Nawab of Carnatic, who built a port here in the year 1746.
The port was later captured by the French in 1752, under the commandship of General Laboudonnais. It was once the
hub of French in India.
Attractions of the Beach
An ancient Catholic Church
A Mosque
The old Dutch Fort
The hot tourist spot Mahabalipuram is not far from here.
Accommodation
Both luxury and budget hotels are available.
Getting there
By Air The nearest airport is at Chennai , 60-km away.
By Rail The nearest convenient railway station is also situated at Chennai
Road The beach is located at a distance of 60-km from Chennai
and 20-km from Mahabalipuram. It is an hour's drive
from Chennai.
Return from Covelong Beach to Tamilnadu Beaches
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