Elliot's Beach (Besant Nagar)

எலியட்ஸ் கடற்கரை

An urban beach in Besant Nagar that is cleaner and quieter than Marina, with cafés and restaurants lining the area.

Elliot's Beach lies in Besant Nagar in southern Chennai. It is a popular spot for young people and families to stroll in the evening. On the sand stands the Schmidt Memorial, built to commemorate a Dutch sailor who drowned while trying to save someone. Along the seafront promenade are many cafés, street food stalls and restaurants. Nearby are the Ashtalakshmi Temple and Velankanni Church. Swimming is not recommended here either.

Opening hours

All day

Beach · Café · Sunset strolls

Nearby sights

• Ashtalakshmi Temple
• Theosophical Society Adyar
• Kalakshetra Foundation
• Kapaleeshwarar Temple
• San Thome Basilica
• Guindy National Park
• Vivekanandar Illam (Ice House)
• Parthasarathy Temple

Places to eat nearby

• Murugan Idli Shop (T Nagar)
• Ratna Cafe (Triplicane Main Branch)
• Southern Spice (Taj Coromandel)
• Buhari Hotel Restaurant (Anna Salai Main Branch)

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