Marina Beach (மெரினா கடற்கரை) is one of the beautiful beaches in the city of Chennai (Madras), India, along the Bay of Bengal and part of the Indian Ocean. The beach runs from near Fort St. George in the north to a distance of 13 km towards the south.The Marina is primarily sandy unlike the rocky formations that make up the Juhu Beach in Mumbai. The beach includes lots of sandy space where you can play, gather and enjoy the moment. The Marina used to be famed for its pristine beauty, jolly ambiance and rich ecosystems.The sea is moderately rough and waves are strong.Nowadays lifegurards have been put in act since bathing is illegal there.
There are many statues present along the roadside of Marina Beach. They are the statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Kannagi, Thiruvalluvar,Sivaji Ganesan,Robert Caldwell, Veerama Munivar, Subramaniya Barathiyar, Subhash Chandra Bose, George Uglow Pope, Annie Besant, Bharathidasan, Kamarajar, Avvaiyar, Thanthai Periyar. Also memorials of actor and former Chief Minister M.G.Ramachandran and C.N.Annadurai is present.
How to reach there?
Bus Routes to Marina Beach: Click here
The Marina beach is one of the best places to hangout with your family and friends.
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