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Covelong Beach is located at a distance of forty kilometers from Chennai, the state capital of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the popular places in India beaches on the Coromandel Coast, Covelong Beach is a dream destination that offers a picture perfect combination of the sun, sand and the sea. It has swaying palms and the beautiful ambiance surrounding the Beach. For all the adventure enthusiasts, the breathtakingly beautiful Covelong Beach will thrill you with an amazing variety of sports activities like windsurfing, swimming and other water sports. In the earlier times, Covelong was the renowned port of the Nawabs of the Carnatic. It is said that Saadat Ali, Nawab of Carnatic, built the ancient port of Covelong but it was taken over by French troops in 1746 and thereafter destroyed in 1752.Covelong Beach is one of the India beach destinations, most marked for its serene beauty and various other beach activities.
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Adventure lovers can involve themselves in a number of water sports in the Covelong Beach at Chennai. They can enjoy water sports like wind surfing and swimming which are the are popular activities of the tourists here. Covelong Beach at Chennai is separated from the main land by a canal that run from Chennai to Mahabalipuram. You will be pleased to see the calmness and tranquil ambiance in the Covelong Beach in Chennai. This most popular beach on the Coromandal Coast has become an ideal spot for one who wish to meditate.
Covelong Beach lies in the lee of an ancient Dutch fort. A few walls of the fort still remain in the form of ruins. Thus,besides an abundance of natural beauty,Covelong is also adorned with historical monuments like forts, churches and mosques. The ancient Catholic Church is a must visit monument in Covelong. The ruins and the old historical
structure in the Covelong beach near Chennai still stands erect to tell the tale of the historical past of Tamil Nadu. The Covelong Beach is easily reachable by excellent road network that connects the town with the nearby cities.
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