Marina Beach

Marina Beach – famous beach of Tamil Nadu and is situated in the city of Chennai. The beach is considered to be one of the largest beaches in India and the world over. The beach stretches over a distance of 12 km and has a considerably large width from St. George Fort, in the north, and extends till Besant Nagar, in the south.

The road side along the Marina Beach is marked by a number of statues of known leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Thiruvalluvar, Sir Thomas Munro, Kamarajar, Periyar and the Statue of Labor. Apart from this, there is Anna Square, the burial site of former Chief Minster of Tamil Nadu, Dr. C. N. Annadurai. Also, just adjacent to this you will find a beautiful park and a memorial dedicated to MGR Ramachandran, former actor-cum-politician. The tomb in the memorial has a striking pillar and an eternal flame.

Marina Beach also has an artificial water fountain and a park that add to its splendor. The southern end of the beach is marked by a Light House, which provides a panoramic view of the city. Marina Beach is thronged by people in the mornings and the evenings, when it is dotted by a number of food stalls and hawkers.