Covelong
Covelong
This lies 55 km enroute to Mamallapuram which is 60 km from Madras and is a breathtaking seaside haven ideal for a relaxing holiday. he 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. Women still wear flowers in their hair and young girl pratice the age-old Bharatanatayam Dance everyday. In this charming city modernization has not dampened the rich heritage handed down from generation to generation. Covelong is renowned for its fishing activities. The swaying palms, environs, ambience, peace, tranquility and the infrastructure have made Covelong one of the most popular beach resorts on the Coromandel Coast. An ancient Catholic Church, a Mosque and the Fort make an interesting view from the resort. The sea and the surf here are gentle. Snuggle in for a cosy sunbath. But it is brisk with fishing activities. The sea and the surf here are gentle.
