Marina Beach Chennai - 2nd longest beach in the world

Renowned for being India’s longest natural urban beach and 2nd longest in the world, Marina beach is extremely picturesque with a length around 13 KM. The beach starts at Fort St George and ends up in Besant Nagar. It was evident from history that the sea waves frequently hit the walls of Fort St George. With the project of harbour work happening later, the sands started receding back making the accumulation that looks now. It was the Governors of the British, who later raised a promenade on the coast, that modified the landscape of the region. Just after the Indian independence, Mahatma Gandhi’s statue was erected. Soon after, the versatile persons of Tamil Nadu, got their own places on the shore line from time to time.

The Chepauk Palace, Senate House, Public Works Department office, Presidency College, and the Chennai University are the historical buildings located on this drive. The country’s first aquarium, built in 1909, is currently being renovated from its dank interiors to accommodate a state of the art facility. Another historical building close to the beach is the Ice House which was constructed in 1842 to store large blocks of ice imported from America. It was renamed Vivekananda House in 1863 and now has several art displays and religious discourses. The landscape of this beach is mesmerising and a wonderful sight to behold. The beach is a top priority for the foodies who look for local options both vegetarian and sea dishes. Like any other beach, the best thing here is to have a leisure walk with chats, enjoying the sun rise and set.