The beach in Puducherry is on the coast of the Bay of Bengal. This is a 1500 metre stretch beach and is an ideal place for swimming and sunbathing. There is a150-year-old lighthouse, which is the main attraction of the beach.
The beach is maintained clean and of late boulders have been erected to prevent sea-erosion. Sri Aurobindo Society`s beach office and the Puducherry Government Tourist Office are on the beach road.
The beach-comber and the sun-worshipper have miles of nirvana in Puducherry. The sand is very clear here and looks sparkling. The seagulls visit here often in the beach of Puducherry. The Paradise beach of Puducherry at Chunnambar is 8 kms far from the town, along Cuddalore Main Road. This beach is in the stretch of tropical paradise.
The Karaikal Beach is perfect for the sunrise-watchers. They can have their magnificent view over the bay, with the pretty Arasalar River reaching out to the sea. Playing of beach volleyball is very popular here.
