Covelong Beach

Seaside saunter, savoring under a benign sun with an Erich Segal romance, watching the lone fisherman busy fixing their net - dainty dreams come alive in this serene coastal hamlet called Covelong. A 40 km drive from Chennai brings you to this genteel fisher-men hub in the Coromandel Coast.

Buzzing Around The Beach
Echoing History - Covelong used to be a popular port of the Nawabs of the Carnatic. The beautiful beach of Covelong lies in the lee of an ancient Dutch fort. The whole area flanked with historical monuments like forts (like the Dutch fort), churches (especially the ancient Catholic Church), mosques and so on, resonate a mysterious aura of the bygone years.

More Destinations - Close to Covelong is the fascinating Mahabalipuram (19 km) awaiting with its 7th century Shore Temples, the reptile breeding venture Crocodile Farm et al.

Reaching Covelong
The airport at Chennai at a distance of sixty kilometers caters to the needs of the air transport to Covelong. Similarly the railhead at Chennai takes care of the tourists traveling to Covelong by train. The excellent road network link Covelong with Chennai and Mahabalipuram well. There are regular bus services from Chennai to Covelong though for more comfort you may even hire taxis. In terms of water transport Covelong may be reached by boat along the seacoast of Chennai or Chengalpattu.

Stay Back at
Enough options are available at Covelong that suit various budgets. Chennai as well as Mahabalipuram can also be good lodging options.