Representing of golden sand, good surf and a shimmering clean blue sea under the clear blue sky is the Elliot's Beach in Chennai. Situated on the Eastern Coastal Plains of India and in the state of Tamil Nadu, it's the Marina Beach that extends further south and gives rise to the Elliot's Beach at Besant Nagar. One of the sought after Tourist Attractions in Chennai, it's the preferred destination for those with a clean atmosphere in mind. Besides the golden sands and the chill of the water, the Elliot's Beach makes up a good destiny for people who do not like the hue and cry of the techno city.

Recreational Activity in Elliot's Beach

Lovingly nicknamed "Bessie", Elliot's Beach plays host to a large number of crowds of all age all through the day. Because of its pleasant nature it's quite safe for swimming and the ideal place to lazy lounging and picnicking. Fast food joints, small stores on the Elliot's Beach make it a prime destination not only for the tourists but also for the locals residing in the nearby regions. It's its serene atmosphere is especially popular among the younger generation today as well the foreign tourists providing an ideal place for a bit of privacy to hangout.

Attractions In And Around The Elliot's Beach

Besides enjoying the beautiful beach, there are also other types of attraction pulling crowd down here. The Elliot's Beach houses some of the popular shrines of the state. There's is the Church of Our Lady of Health, Madonna, at one end of the beach greeting people of all faiths and the Velankani Church. There is also the Ashtalakshmi Temple, the country's newest shore temple dedicated to the eight manifestations of Goddess Mahalakshmi and a Ganesh Temple. Located on the northern end of the beach, hundreds of people pay homage to these places everyday. Another famous recognizable landmark on the picturesque Elliot's Beach is the Schmidt Memorial, a stone memorial dedicated to a Dutch sailor, Karl Schmidt, who lost his life saving a drowning fellow. About a kilometer to the north of the Elliot's Beach is where the river Adyar meets the sea.