Covelong
is a dreamy village, just 40 km away from the hustle and bustle of Chennai.
The beach offers soothing climate and mind blowing view of the sea which
leave you spell bound. The sea and the surf here are gentle. This vibrant
village of Covelong is famous for its fishing activities. The beautiful
beach, fringed by swaying palms, lures the people from all over the world.
The most popular things which make this beach one of the best beaches of the
Coromandel Coast are its ambiance, peace, tranquility and infrastructure.
Covelong was the renowned port of Carnatic Nawabs in the yester years.
Covelong is a small hamlet which presents an ideal blend of sun, sand and
sea. This beach is also famous among the adventure seekers as it offers
plethora of water sport activities like wind surfing, swimming, etc. Apart
from this, there is an ancient fort in Covelong Beach, which serves as a
memory of the yester years. If you are interested in ancient historical
monuments then this beach also offers a visit to some of the best historical
monuments like churches and mosques. The ancient Catholic Church is a must
visit place on the beach.
Attractions
Around Covelong Beach
Covelong Beach, one of the finest beaches of Tamil Nadu provides an amazing
world of sports activities including windsurfing, swimming and other water
sports. Gentle sea and surf add up to the charm of Covelong. This beautiful
beach lies in the lee of an ancient Dutch fort. Some historical remains
still exist here. Covelong is not only known for its natural beauty and
beach but also for its historical monuments like forts, churches and
mosques. All this makes it an area of secular or all inclusive culture.
Covelong thus reveals the history of the state of Tamil Nadu.
This beach is the best for relaxing and comforting holidays. Being in the
serene and the pristine environs itself recharges you with the energy and
rejuvenates the soul in an incomparable fashion. Around Covelong Beach is
Mahabalipuram, 19 km, known for its mystical excursion. During the visit to
Mahabalipuram, it's simply impossible to miss out on these unique 7th
century shore temples. Crocodile farm, a large and successful reptile
breeding venture, also invites you to view the crocodiles very closely.
Adventure Activities in Covelong Beach
For all the adventure seekers, Covelong Beach offers plenty of options like
windsurfing, swimming and other water sports. The most charming and
attractive thing about this beach is its gentle sea and surf. There is an
ancient Dutch fort which is most visited place of the beach. Most of the
visitors arrive here and enjoy the water sports activities. This beach
entertains several tourists every year.
Best Time To Visit
You can visit the place throughout the year as it's not a place of extreme
temperature. But months between November and January are the best for
sunbathing.
How To Eat
Some eating joints are scattered in the town here and there. These are
known for serving lip-smacking delicacies along with intoxicating drinks.
Small beach shops are well known for their tasty seafood.
Where To Stay
Accommodation is not a big issue on this beach. Enough accommodation
options are available at Covelong suiting various budgets. Hotels at
Covelong cater to the needs of the customers well. So you need not to worry
about fooding and lodging. Today Covelong Beach is famous for the
Fisherman's Cove Resort that is set up here.
- Hotel Park (5 Star)
- The Trident Hotel (5 Star)
- Hotel Le Royal Meridien (5 Star)
- Hotel Fisherman's Cove (5 Star)
How To Reach
Embracing destination of Covelong is very easily approachable, doesn't
matter which mode of transport you use. The nearest airport to this beach is
Chennai. Chennai airport is located at 60 km, catering to the needs of the
air travelers. Railhead at Chennai is linked with all the major destination.
Excellent road network links Covelong with Chennai and Mahabalipuram very
well. Regular bus services operate from Chennai to Covelong though you may
even hire taxis for more comfort. Covelong can also be reached by boat along
the seacoast of Madras or Chengalpattu.
