Covelong Beach
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Covelong Beach (also called Kovalam BeachScript error: No such module "Unsubst".) is a beach located on the coast of the Bay of Bengal near a village named Covelong, Chennai, India. The British, unable to pronounce the name "Kovalam", named it Covelong.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". This is a coastal suburb and fishing village 40 km from Chennai. Covelong Beach is on the way to Mahabalipuram near the East Coast Road (popularly ECR).
Covelong Beach is known for its beauty.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". As it is near Chennai and is located on the way to Mahabalipuram, it is visited by thousands of people each day.[1] Mostly the local crowd is higher in the beach.Template:Fact
Fishing is the main occupation of the people in the area. Though the beach is famous, it is littered by tourists and the local people alike.[2]
Along with the beach, the village of Covelong, famous for its fishing activities draws many tourists. It is India's first surfing village, and home to surfing schools.[3]
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