Chennai, also known as Madras is on the southeast coastline of India and at the northeast of Tamil Nadu on a flat coastal plain known as the Eastern Coastal Plains. The average elevation of the city is around 6.7 metres and its top point is 60 m (200 ft).
The Marina beach is one of the most popular destinations here. It runs for 14 km along the shoreline of the city. It is claimed to be the longest beaches in India and second largest in the world. The beach begins near Fort St. George in the north to Besant Nagar in the south. The stone statues are one of the major attractions for visitors on the roadside area of the beach.
You can see many legendary statues there. Statue of Robert Caldwell, Constanzo Beschi, Truimph of Labour Statue, Kannagi, Subramaniya Barathiyar, Subhash Chandra Bose, George Uglow Pope, Thiruvalluvar, Annie Besant, Bharathidasan, Sivaji Ganesan, Mahatma Gandhi, Kamarajar, M. G. Ramachandran, Avvaiyar, Thanthai Periyar
The beach is sandy and is a major tourist attraction since long. It is always popular for shops and food stalls. The memorials and statues, morning walk, joggers' track, lovers' spot, aquarium, etc., make it a hangout for people of all ages. The sea is rough and waves are strong. There are fishermen colonies present at both ends of the beach. Bathing/swimming is illegal at Marina beach and there are no lifeguards stationed here.
The Ice House (Vivekananda House) is located in the same area, where the great monk stayed for nine days in 1897. The Vivekananda House hosts Art/Painting exhibits about the life and mission of Swami Vivekananda, the ideologies of the Hindu Religion, etc. which form an attraction of the area.
Tourists who are taking flights to Chennai never miss a chance of visiting this wonderful beach. Thousands of visitors across the world and especially Britons plan holidays in Chennai to enjoy this beautiful Marina beach and nature beauty of the area.
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