Stretched along the coast from south of Marina is the Elliot’s Beach. The beach is named after the former Governor of Madras Edward Elliot. For the youngsters of Chennai the Elliot’s beach is a favorite night destination. Compared to the Marina beach, the Elliot’s beach is a very calm beach. It is good place to go for sea bathing. The beech is situated very near to Beasent Nagar.
There is also a two decade modern style architecture temple called the Ashtalakshmi temple. The temple is devoted to Goddess Lakshmi. The temple is distinct from the other South Indian temples. The Velankanni church at Elliot’s beach, on the other hand is a Christian’s pilgrim place. The church is smaller than the original church at Velankanni. Furthermore the Schmidt Memorial laws built in remembrance of a Dutch sailor. The selfless sailor while saving a drowning fellow lost his own life. The Schmidt memorial is one of the remarkable memorials located on this renowned beach
The beach is also a favorite destination for the foreigners to enjoy sun bath. The beach provides only restrained activity with only a small number of food spots and restaurant. You can enjoy the delicious South Indian snacks and treat your taste buds.
The beach is a favorite destination for the Chennai College going crowds. On weekends, families began to flock the beach in large numbers ass they need not travel for a long too he Marina Beech.