Elliots Beach - Tamilnadu - एल्लिओट्स बाच -तमिलनाडु

Co-ordinates 13.004390, 80.275126
State Tamil Nadu
Nearby Stations Chennai
Nearby Places Chennai
Wikipedia Link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliot%27s_beach
Other Langauge Names Hindi: एल्लिओट्स बाच -तमिलनाडु
Tamil: எலியட்ஸ் கடற்கரை

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The beach is actually an extension of the famous Marina Beach in Chennai. Take a walk down south from the Anna memorial and you will reach Elliots in five odd minutes. The place is great for spending quality time with your loved ones or for that matter, with yourself.

Till early nineties, Elliots was very popular among western backpackers who wanted a secluded place for semi-nude sunbathing. But as its popularity grew among the locals, westerner vanished. Today, young couples that want to spend quality time away from meaningful glances mostly frequent Elliots. The beach has some good fast food joints and memorabilia stores.
The famous Velanganni Church is in the vicinity and so is the Ashtalakshmi temple. Both these constructions are rather new but attract lots of eyeballs due to their unique architectures. Take a walk around Velanganni Church and appreciate this marvel of Portuguese architecture.

Best Time to Visit and Weather

Summer- Max. 37, Min. 22.1. Winter- Max. 32, Min. 19.8., October to March.

Travel Direction

Elliots, one of the cleanest beaches in the city of Chennai, is located off the Annie Besant Nagar. Backpackers who want a clean beach that is far from the madding crowd frequent Elliots.

How to Reach

Air

Chennai has an airport with both domestic and international terminals. Regular flights connect Chennai with the major cities within the country and also with international ones.

Rail

Chennai is well connected by rail with the important towns and cities within and beyond the state.

Road

State transport buses and private buses connect Chennai with the major towns and cities within the country. For local transportation local trains, city buses, auto rickshaws and taxis are available.

Nearby Places and other Beaches

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