A land of temples, art, culture, and beauty, Tamil Nadu feels no less than heaven. Everything from the diverse landscapes to the green forests and most importantly, the most beautiful sun-drenched shores of the beaches in Tamil Nadu are worth exploring. Stop waiting and book your flights to Chennai, India, now!

Here are some of the best beaches you must consider –

As the name suggests, Golden Beach, is all about golden sands and blue waters that will definitely give you a nice relaxing time.

One of the most popular tourist destinations, Kovalam Beach has the most ideal waters for sea bathing.

Also the location of Fort St. David, Silver Beach is of historical importance standing as a testament to the British Empire.

One of the liveliest beaches of Tamil Nadu, Marina Beach is full of vendors selling snacks, toys, and souvenirs.

Other Popular Beaches In Tamil Nadu

Beach Name	Famous For	Distance from Airport (km)	Nearest City
Marina Beach	Longest urban beach in India, bustling promenade	18	Chennai
Besant Nagar Beach	Serene atmosphere, cultural events	15	Chennai
Dhanushkodi Beach Point	Confluence of Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean	170	Rameswaram
Kanyakumari Beach	Sunrise and sunset views, Vivekananda Rock	90	Kanyakumari
Elliot’s Beach	Popular hangout spot, seafood restaurants	16	Chennai
Ariyaman Beach	Cleanliness, water sports	120	Kanyakumari
Covelong Beach	Surfing, windsurfing	38	Chennai
Mahabalipuram Beach	Shore temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site	54	Mahabalipuram
Sothavilai Beach	Secluded, tranquility	75	Kanyakumari
Kovalam Beach	Fishing village, calm waters	40	Chennai
Wide Beach	Spacious, panoramic views	17	Chennai
Sanguthurai Beach	Scenic beauty, solitude	140	Kanyakumari
Breezy Beach	Picnic spot, cool breeze	17	Chennai
VGP Golden Beach	Amusement park, water rides	20	Chennai
Velankanni Beach	Religious pilgrimage, Our Lady of Good Health	150	Velankanni
Thiruvanmiyur Beach	Relaxing atmosphere, jogging track	15	Chennai
Muttom Beach	Rocky shores, photography spot	45	Kanyakumari
Thengapattinam Beach	Quiet beach, fishing village atmosphere	160	Thengapattinam
Vattakotai Beach	Historic fort, panoramic views	80	Kanyakumari
Observation Tower	Birdwatching, panoramic views	20	Chennai
Kunthu kal Beach, Rameswaram	Pilgrimage, religious significance	175	Rameswaram
Manapad Beach	Holy cross, serene beach	90	Manapad
Silver Beach	Secluded, clean sands	60	Cuddalore
Poompuhar Beach	Ancient port, historic ruins	280	Poompuhar
Palavakkam Beach	Fishing activities, scenic views	16	Chennai
Tharangambadi Beach	Colonial architecture, Tranquebar Fort	280	Tharangambadi
Kodikkarai Beach	Birdwatching, biodiversity hotspot	350	Kodikkarai
Thengapattanam beach	Fishing activities, tranquil environment	160	Thengapattanam
Nagore Beach	Dargah Sharif, religious significance	140	Nagapattinam
Santhome Beach	San Thome Basilica, religious significance	17	Chennai
Kasimedu Beach	Fishing harbor, bustling activity	24	Chennai
Vembar Beach	Fishing village, sandy shores	45	Ramanathapuram
Paraikal Beach	Tranquility, scenic beauty	160	Tharangambadi
Lemur Beach	Secluded, pristine waters	160	Lemur
Thoothukudi Harbour Beach	Seaside promenade, harbor views	16	Thoothukudi
Nettukuppam	Fishing activities, scenic views	38	Chennai