Photo of Kanathur Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Kanathur Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Kanathur Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Kanathur Beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Kanathur Beach and the settlement

Photo of Kanathur Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.7

Very good

Kanathur Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Kanathur Beach?

The bar is located right on the Kanathur Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.4am Cafe and Kitchen is the closest place located 1600 meters from the beach.

Navalur, India

#39 out of 184 in Tamil Nadu

7.7

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Thazhambur • 4.3 km

Map of beach

Indian Restaurant Bhangra Punjabi Dhaba

8.6 - Excellent 980m

Cafe 4am Cafe and Kitchen

8.2 - Very good 1.6km

Restaurant Buhari Hotel

6.8 - Good 1.6km

Fast Food Restaurant Ciclo Cafe

8.2 - Very good 2.3km

Seafood Restaurant Kai from the Sea

8.8 - Excellent 2.4km

Restaurant Gossip Fusion Bistro & Dessert Bar

8.8 - Excellent 2.7km

Restaurant The Beach by Madras Square

8.4 - Very good 3.1km

Italian Restaurant Mascarpone Cafe

8.2 - Very good 3.3km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's

8.2 - Very good 3.3km

Park Eden Garden

1.1km

Park Uthandi Public Park

3km

Park The Farm Dirt Track

3.3km

Park LATHA ORCHARDS

4.1km

Park CAUVERY PARK

4.2km

Park Kaveri Corporation Park TNHB

4.2km

Park E17 Corporation Park TNHB - Solinganallur

4.3km

Park Ganga Park

4.5km

Park Faunus Park

4.6km

Playground Kanathur ️ Beach

1000m

Playground Private beach

3.9km

Playground Ground

4.2km

Supermarket Nilgiris

1km

Supermarket Murugan Stores Wholesale Supermarket

3.7km

Supermarket SS Hyper Shoppee

4.5km

Supermarket ABI MART PVT LTD

4.7km

Supermarket Five Stars

5.8km

Museum Dakshina Chitra Heritage Museum

2.4km

Amusement Park VGP Universal Kingdom

7.9km

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About

Kanathur Beach is located on the Bay of Bengal (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 39th place out of 184 beaches in the Tamil Nadu region 26.7 km away from its center, the city of Chennai. It is one of the beaches of Thazhambur settlement, just 4.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal 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 not crowded place during the season.

Kanathur Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.

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.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Blue Flag Beach, which has a rating of 8.4.

Kanathur Beach is located in Tamil Nadu within Thazhambur, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

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

+32 ^o C +29 ^o C

Air temperature

3.8 M/S

Wind

+31 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Thazhambur • 4.3 km

Map of beach

Indian Restaurant Bhangra Punjabi Dhaba

8.6 - Excellent 980m

Cafe 4am Cafe and Kitchen

8.2 - Very good 1.6km

Restaurant Buhari Hotel

6.8 - Good 1.6km

Fast Food Restaurant Ciclo Cafe

8.2 - Very good 2.3km

Seafood Restaurant Kai from the Sea

8.8 - Excellent 2.4km

Restaurant Gossip Fusion Bistro & Dessert Bar

8.8 - Excellent 2.7km

Restaurant The Beach by Madras Square

8.4 - Very good 3.1km

Italian Restaurant Mascarpone Cafe

8.2 - Very good 3.3km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's

8.2 - Very good 3.3km

Park Eden Garden

1.1km

Park Uthandi Public Park

3km

Park The Farm Dirt Track

3.3km

Park LATHA ORCHARDS

4.1km

Park CAUVERY PARK

4.2km

Park Kaveri Corporation Park TNHB

4.2km

Park E17 Corporation Park TNHB - Solinganallur

4.3km

Park Ganga Park

4.5km

Park Faunus Park

4.6km

Playground Kanathur ️ Beach

1000m

Playground Private beach

3.9km

Playground Ground

4.2km

Supermarket Nilgiris

1km

Supermarket Murugan Stores Wholesale Supermarket

3.7km

Supermarket SS Hyper Shoppee

4.5km

Supermarket ABI MART PVT LTD

4.7km

Supermarket Five Stars

5.8km

Museum Dakshina Chitra Heritage Museum

2.4km

Amusement Park VGP Universal Kingdom

7.9km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.1 (Very good)

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Localities

Nearest

Thazhambur • 4.3km

Main locality of province

Chennai • 26.7km

Transport

Airport

MAA • 18.3km

Bus Station

Navalur Bus Stop • 2.4km

Train Station

Velachery • 14.1km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Kanathur Beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Kanathur Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Kanathur 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 Kanathur 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.

Kanathur 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 Kanathur 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 Kanathur Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Kanathur 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 occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

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

The bar is located right on the Kanathur Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.4am Cafe and Kitchen is the closest place located 1600 meters from the beach.

How far is the Kanathur Beach from parking?

The Kanathur 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 Kanathur Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Kanathur Beach is May. Its average value reaches 34°C. The warmest sea is in May, the average value is 33°C. The coldest month is December with air temperature 27°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Kanathur 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.Kanathur 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.