Nagapattinam Beach

A very serene and tranquil location.

My all-time favorite beach is reaching new (nautical) milestones 😅... To prevent water from flooding into the town, the government is placing blue metals near the residential area.

Nagapattinam Beach is a great spot for a family outing. We had a wonderful time there. There are small shops around, and the best time to visit is in the evening. Parking is available. If you prefer a less crowded beach, this is a good choice.

Pleasant beach with a view of the backwaters. A great spot to visit. It's a bit removed from the town, but it's quiet and clean. However, there aren't many transportation options to get to this beach.

A sprawling beach that hosts a large fisherman community and is lined with rows of stunning casuarina trees. It could be quite picturesque, if not for the locals and tourists who seem determined to turn it into a dumping ground. I can't confirm if you can see the sunrise over the waters, as I didn't witness it once during my three-week stay. However, you will definitely see the moon if you visit early in the morning—countless moons, in all shapes and sizes. The beach is truly beautiful from a distance, and I managed to capture some lovely photos. There is a small walkway that gets quite busy every morning. For children, there are a few swings and see-saws, and there are also some benches to sit on. The public bathroom is a disaster zone, and you might need a hospital visit if you dare to use it. On the way to the beach, you'll find a parking lot and a Tsunami Memorial Park. Sunday evenings are lively, with locals coming to enjoy the breeze. You'll find vendors selling snacks like vada, corn, and ice cream. You can spot the food stalls by looking for large numbers of crows in the sky near the beach, indicating that the party is on. Finding a dustbin is a challenge, so if you're a nature lover, it's advisable to carry a bag to take your trash with you. Mornings are peaceful, but it's not recommended to bring female friends or relatives early in the morning if you plan to enter the beach. You might encounter some unsavory characters and could have to assert yourself to stay safe—at least, that's what I was told, and I believe it based on the stares I received when I visited around 5:30 AM. This place could be truly beautiful if the locals and authorities took some interest in maintaining it.