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Marina Beach: Your Southern Adventure

By Khushboo Motihar Last Updated: Jan 24, 2013 | 01:20:16 IST

Asia’s longest beach and the world’s second longest beach, boasts of awe inspiring beauty and crystal clear water. Sun kissed shimmering sand, friendly locals and cleanliness makes it one of the best beaches for your honeymoon.

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Key Attractions

The Marina Beach boasts two pools where you can enjoy a leisurely swim. Since, the undercurrents tend to be really strong on this beach, you can ask the locals for shallow spots and bathe. Besides this, the Marina Beach also has a skating rink, an artificial water fall and an aquarium. You must also visit the lighthouse for a panoramic view of the city and the Kannagi statue as well.

If you are a history buff, you must hire the story trails service. Their guides will take you around and astound you with mind boggling facts about the beach and other destinations.

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What makes it special?

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You can set up a tent and light up a bonfire to surprise your spouse. Enjoy a slow dance with your wife and sample some local seafood too. You can even gift her special handcrafted coral necklace to remind her of the wonderful time you spent together.

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Getting there

The nearest airport is the Anna Intenrational Airport and Chennai Central is the closest railway station.

Quick facts

Place: Marina Beach, Chennai.

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Languages spoken: English and Tamil.

Best time to visit: November to February.

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Weather: Pleasant throughout the year but avoid the monsoon season.

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