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Located at a distance of
40 km from
Chennai Covelong is a magical place to refresh
you. It is a quiet peaceful village away from the Hustle
Bustle of Chennai. A best weekend getaway from the busy city
life, Covelong is famous for its fishing activities.
The salubrious village of Covelong is renowned for its
fishing activities. In the fishing village the swaying palms
and the beautiful beach attracts people from across the
globe. The environs, ambience, peace, tranquillity and the
infrastructure at the Covelong beach come together to make it
one of the most popular beach resorts on the Coromandel
Coast. In the yester years Covelong was the renowned port of
the Nawabs of the Carnatic. On digging the past it is
revealed that Saadat Ali, Nawab of Carnatic, built the
ancient port of Covelong. In the year 1746 Covelong was taken
over by the troops of the French General Laboudonnais and in
1752 destroyed by Clive.
For all you adventure seekers the breathtakingly beautiful
beach of Covelong has an amazing array of sports activities
like windsurfing, swimming and other water sports. The gentle
sea and surf add to the charm of
Covelong. The beautiful
beach of Covelong lies in the lee of an ancient Dutch fort. A
few walls of the fort remain in the form of ruins. Thus,
besides the beauty of nature, the captivating destination of
Covelong is dotted with the historical monuments likes forts,
churches, mosques et al. thus the secular nature of the area.
In its own way Covelong reveals the history of the state of
Tamil Nadu. The ancient Catholic Church is a must visit
amongst the many religious monuments at Covelong.
For those of you who feel holidays are for relaxing a cozy
sunbath is the best bet. The experience of being in the
serene and the pristine environs replenishes the energy and
rejuvenates the soul in an incomparable manner. All kinds of
accommodation facilities are available at covelong.
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