Covelong Beach , Chennai
About Covelong Beach
Covelong Beach is popularly known as Kovalam Beach among people of Chennai is located en route to Mahabalipuram. Not to be confused with its namesake in Kerala, Kovalam or Covelong in Tamil Nadu is just 17 kilometers from Mallampuram. The place was once a port town way back in 17th century. The building of Fisherman Cove of Taj group of Hotels and resorts was once a Dutch Palace. The ancient church is also popular among the local people. It offers long sandy beaches and there are sometimes opportunities for windsurfing. A Walk in the sandy shores, glimpse of fishing activities will relax your mind and body.
If taking part in swimming or water sports, make sure to follow all local safety guidelines.
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Places to Visit near Covelong Beach
MGM Dizzee World, Tamil Nadu
2.5 km from Covelong Beach - See map
MGM Dizzee World is an amusement park located on East Coast Road nearby Chennai. There are many rides and activities in MGM Dizzee World. Log...
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Crocodile Bank, Tamil Nadu
5.1 km from Covelong Beach - See map
Extending over the 3.2 hectares of land, Crocodile bank is a not to miss tourist spot in Chennai. The bank was established by a German Biologist...
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Muttukadu, Tamil Nadu
5.1 km from Covelong Beach - See map
Muttukadu is a small hamlet which is much famed for its back waters, palm grooves, green environment. Tamil Nadu Tourism Development corporation...
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Tiger Cave, Tamil Nadu
15 km from Covelong Beach - See map
Tiger’s Cave is five kilometers out of Mamallapuram. It is so called because one of the caves here has tigers carved above the entrance. There...
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Golden Beach, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
15.6 km from Covelong Beach - See map
Out of the several beaches which Chennai houses, Golden Beach is the most visited tourist attraction in the region. Golden Beach amalgamate to...
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VGP Universal Kingdom, Tamil Nadu
16.1 km from Covelong Beach - See map
The VGP Universal Kingdom which is located on the East Coast of Chennai is constructed using the fairy tale theme of Chola Dynasty. The park was...
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Cholamandal Artists' Village, Tamil Nadu
17.1 km from Covelong Beach - See map
Established in 1977, Cholamandal Artists Village is the largest congregation of artists in India. The works of the artists added modernism to the...
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Annual Dance Festival, Tamil Nadu
19 km from Covelong Beach - See map
Every January and February there is a dance festival in  Mamallapuram. The festival espouses such local dance styles as Bharat Natyam,...
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Thirukadalmallai Temple, Tamil Nadu
20.1 km from Covelong Beach - See map
This temple is a Divya Desam, a Vishnu temple that features in the work of the Tamil Azhvars. It has a tapering roof that stands tall against the...
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Descent of the Ganges, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
20.1 km from Covelong Beach - See map
The Descent of the Ganges in Mahabalipuram is quite a feat. Descent of the Ganges is a story carved into two giant monolithic rock boulders....
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Varaha Cave Temple, Tamil Nadu
20.2 km from Covelong Beach - See map
This rock cut cave is also a temple. The cave was made by sculpting into the rock. Observant visitors will see horned lions cut into the base of...
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DakshinaChitra, Tamil Nadu
20.4 km from Covelong Beach - See map
DakshinaChitra is a living museum for art, architecture, lifestyle, crafts, and performing arts of South India. Located in the East Coast Road 25...
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