Covelong Beach is merely at a distance of 40 kilometers from the fuss of Chennai and is among the handpicked beaches on the coastline of Coromandel. It was built by the Nawab of Carnatic, Saadat Ali, in the year 1746. It is a dreamy village perfect to leisure around and unwind after the hectic schedule and daily hustle and bustle of city life. Located at the quaint locales, the Covelong Beach is a perfect retreat for the vacationers. This place is well-known for its fishing activities and the travelers can enjoy watching fishermen in their colorful boats. The beautiful beach and the swaying palms allure people from all over the globe. The ambience, tranquility, environs, infrastructure and peace at this beach makes it a perfect get-away. If you are an adventure seeker, Covelong Beach has an array of activities like water sports, swimming and windsurfing. Besides these thrilling activities, one can also witness the historical significance of this place like monuments and forts and churches & mosques. Among other religious monuments, Catholic Church is a must visit monument.

The place has an ample accommodation facility which goes with all kind of budget. Some of the Five Star and Five Star Deluxe hotels near Covelong Beach include The Park Hotel, The Trident Hotel and the Le Royal Meridien Hotel. The Park hotel houses 215 air conditioned and well appointed rooms with a night club, a health club, specialty restaurant and Banquet halls. The other two hotels also extend luxurious amenities and facilities to its guest. Apart from these star categories hotels, the travelers will also get access to the budget hotels. The nearest airport from Covelong is located at Chennai which is at a distance of 60 kilometers. This place has an outstanding road network with Mahabalipuram and Chennai. One can also visit Covelong through water transportation along the Chennai seacoast by boat. To promote the tourism at Covelong, the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation is making there own effort by managing the prominent resort. A must visit place, especially for the travelers who want a serene environment as well as fond of adventure, Covelong Beach continues to be a hotspot destination for thousands of travelers.