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Photo of Point Calimere Beach with turquoise water surface

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Point Calimere Beach

Nedumbalam, India

#118 out of 184 in Tamil Nadu

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Free entrance Virgin beach Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Good for swimming Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Kodikkarai • 6.6 km

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About

Point Calimere Beach is located on the Bay of Bengal (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 118th place out of 184 beaches in the Tamil Nadu region 310.6 km away from its center, the city of Chennai. It is one of the beaches of Kodikkarai settlement, just 6.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Point Calimere Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

Parking is located directly on the beach.

Point Calimere Beach (Tamil Nadu) is located outside the Kodikkarai settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the correct question is not how to get to Point Calimere Beach, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.

Weather

history

+31 ^o C +29 ^o C

Air temperature

8.5 M/S

Wind

+30 ^o C

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Kodikkarai • 6.6 km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.5 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

Kodikkarai • 6.6km

Main locality of province

Chennai • 310.6km

Transport

Airport

JAF • 60.4km

Bus Station

Thiccam Junction Bus Stop • 63km

Train Station

Kankasanturai • 57.3km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Point Calimere Beach?

The coastline of Point Calimere Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Point Calimere Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Point Calimere Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Point Calimere Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Point Calimere Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Point Calimere Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Point Calimere Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Point Calimere Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Point Calimere Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

On the territory of the national park / reserve

What are the key audiences of Point Calimere Beach?

Point Calimere Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Point Calimere Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Point Calimere Beach.

How far is the Point Calimere Beach from parking?

The Point Calimere Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres

What is the best time of the year to visit Point Calimere Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Point Calimere Beach is May. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in April, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 27°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Point Calimere Beach (Tamil Nadu) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Point Calimere Beach (Tamil Nadu) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.