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Photo of Velankanni Beach with turquoise water surface

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Velankanni Beach

Velankanni, India

#118 out of 184 in Tamil Nadu

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Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Seruthur • 0.9 km

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About

Velankanni 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 269.6 km away from its center, the city of Chennai. It is one of the beaches of Seruthur settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

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 etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Velankanni Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

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

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Seruthur Beach, which has a rating of 6.4.

Velankanni Beach is located in Tamil Nadu within Seruthur, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

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 within the settlement

Seruthur • 0.9 km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.5 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

Seruthur • 900m

Main locality of province

Chennai • 269.6km

Transport

Airport

TJV • 82.3km

Train Station

Kankasanturai • 98.7km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Velankanni Beach?

The coastline of Velankanni Beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively 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 Velankanni Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Velankanni 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 Velankanni 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. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Velankanni 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.

Is the Velankanni Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Velankanni Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Velankanni Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

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

The bar is located right on the Velankanni Beach.

How far is the Velankanni Beach from parking?

The Velankanni 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 Velankanni Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Velankanni 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?

Velankanni 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.Velankanni 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.