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Marina Beach

One of the world's longest city beaches, 13 km of sand where all of Chennai comes at dusk.

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Price
Free
Time Needed
1–2 hours
Best Time
Sunrise or sunset
Address
Marina Beach, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005Directions
Getting There
Metro to Government Estate, then a short ride, or a cab.

Why Go

The Marina is for walking and street snacks, not swimming, since the currents are dangerous. Colonial buildings line the road, and fishermen's boats sit at the south end.

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