What is the water and sand quality of the Pondy Marinaa?

The coastline of Pondy Marinaa is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Pondy Marinaa?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Pondy Marinaa, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Pondy Marinaa good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Pondy Marinaa does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Pondy Marinaa good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Pondy Marinaa secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Pondy Marinaa is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Pondy Marinaa?

The bar is located right on the Pondy Marinaa.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Escape In, Multi Cuisine, Sea View Restaurant is the closest place located 1700 meters from the beach.

How far is the Pondy Marinaa from parking?

The Pondy Marinaa has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Pondy Marinaa?

There are 3 attractions near Pondy Marinaa that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Lighthouse Beach located in 0.4 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Pondy Marinaa?

The month with the highest temperature in Pondy Marinaa is June. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in April, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 26°C and water 27°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Pondy Marinaa (Puducherry) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Pondy Marinaa (Puducherry) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Pondy Marinaa with bright sand surface

Photo of Pondy Marinaa with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Pondy Marinaa with long straight shore

Photo of Pondy Marinaa with partly clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Pondy Marinaa and the settlement

Pondy Marinaa

Pondicherry, India

6.8

#10 out of 14 in Puducherry 0

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Veerampattinam • 2.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Veerampattinam cricket ground

1.8km

Playground JBF Athletics Sports Complex Veerampatinam

1.8km

Playground R.K Nagar Playground

2.7km

Playground Royal force Athletics running track chinna veerampatnam

3.5km

Playground Rain dance

4.3km

Playground Paradise beach ground

5.3km

Playground King Star Football Ground

6.3km

Playground Rajiv Gandhi arts and science college (Ground)

6.3km

Playground Nallavadu cricket ground

7km

Park Beach Children Playground

1.5km

Park Nature Centre Block

1.8km

Park Bharatratna Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Manimandapam

1.9km

National Park Urban Forest Trails

2km

Park Botanical Garden

2.1km

Hiking Area Mangrove forest

2.1km

Park Dr. Abdul Kalam Statue

2.1km

Hiking Area Voc street

2.2km

Park French War memorial

2.2km

Restaurant Escape In, Multi Cuisine, Sea View Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 1.7km

Indian Restaurant KAMATCHI (Non-Veg Restaurant)White Town branch

8.2 - Very good 1.7km

Cafe Hope Cafe Pondicherry

8.4 - Very good 2km

Seafood Restaurant FFF ( Fresh Fish Food ) sea food Restaurant

9.6 - Exceptional 2.1km

Cafe Coromandel Cafe

8.4 - Very good 2.1km

Cafe Le Café

7.6 - Very good 2.2km

Indian Restaurant Surguru Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 2.3km

Cafe Writer's Café

8.4 - Very good 2.5km

Vegetarian Restaurant Adyar Ananda Bhavan - A2B

7.6 - Very good 2.5km

Ice Cream Shop Gelateria Montecatini Terme (GMT Ice Cream)

8.8 - Excellent 1.6km

Bakery Le Petit Four

8.4 - Very good 1.8km

Liquor Store WHITE TOWN LIQUORS

8.6 - Excellent 1.8km

Bakery Baker Street

8.6 - Excellent 1.8km

Supermarket Honesty Society

2km

Supermarket RELIANCE SMART BAZAAR PONDICHERRY

2.1km

Grocery Store F & F Supermarket

2.1km

Supermarket Nilgiris Green Field

2.4km

Supermarket Nuts n Spices Puduchery

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Pondy Marina

8.8 - Excellent 70m

Tourist Attraction Lighthouse Beach

430m

Church The Sacred Heart Basilica

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Pondicherry french city (White Town)

2km

Church Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Cathedral

2.2km

Museum Puducherry Museum

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Sandunes Paradise Beach - Tourist Spot

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Serenity Beach Sunrise Point

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Serenity Beach

6.9km

Stadium Indira Gandhi Stadium

1.1km

Amusement Park Pondy Ocean Park - AMUSEMENT PARK / ADVENTURE PARK / WATER THEME PARK / PARADISE BEACH / CHUNNAMBAR BOAT HOUSE IN PONDICHERRY

5.6km

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About

Pondy Marinaa is located on the Bay of Bengal (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 10th place out of 14 beaches in the Puducherry region 2.3 km away from its center, the city of Пондичерри. It is one of the beaches of Veerampattinam settlement, just 2.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+30 ^o C +28 ^o C

Air temperature

3.8 M/S

Wind

+29 ^o C

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Veerampattinam • 2.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Veerampattinam cricket ground

1.8km

Playground JBF Athletics Sports Complex Veerampatinam

1.8km

Playground R.K Nagar Playground

2.7km

Playground Royal force Athletics running track chinna veerampatnam

3.5km

Playground Rain dance

4.3km

Playground Paradise beach ground

5.3km

Playground King Star Football Ground

6.3km

Playground Rajiv Gandhi arts and science college (Ground)

6.3km

Playground Nallavadu cricket ground

7km

Park Beach Children Playground

1.5km

Park Nature Centre Block

1.8km

Park Bharatratna Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Manimandapam

1.9km

National Park Urban Forest Trails

2km

Park Botanical Garden

2.1km

Hiking Area Mangrove forest

2.1km

Park Dr. Abdul Kalam Statue

2.1km

Hiking Area Voc street

2.2km

Park French War memorial

2.2km

Restaurant Escape In, Multi Cuisine, Sea View Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 1.7km

Indian Restaurant KAMATCHI (Non-Veg Restaurant)White Town branch

8.2 - Very good 1.7km

Cafe Hope Cafe Pondicherry

8.4 - Very good 2km

Seafood Restaurant FFF ( Fresh Fish Food ) sea food Restaurant

9.6 - Exceptional 2.1km

Cafe Coromandel Cafe

8.4 - Very good 2.1km

Cafe Le Café

7.6 - Very good 2.2km

Indian Restaurant Surguru Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 2.3km

Cafe Writer's Café

8.4 - Very good 2.5km

Vegetarian Restaurant Adyar Ananda Bhavan - A2B

7.6 - Very good 2.5km

Ice Cream Shop Gelateria Montecatini Terme (GMT Ice Cream)

8.8 - Excellent 1.6km

Bakery Le Petit Four

8.4 - Very good 1.8km

Liquor Store WHITE TOWN LIQUORS

8.6 - Excellent 1.8km

Bakery Baker Street

8.6 - Excellent 1.8km

Supermarket Honesty Society

2km

Supermarket RELIANCE SMART BAZAAR PONDICHERRY

2.1km

Grocery Store F & F Supermarket

2.1km

Supermarket Nilgiris Green Field

2.4km

Supermarket Nuts n Spices Puduchery

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Pondy Marina

8.8 - Excellent 70m

Tourist Attraction Lighthouse Beach

430m

Church The Sacred Heart Basilica

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Pondicherry french city (White Town)

2km

Church Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Cathedral

2.2km

Museum Puducherry Museum

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Sandunes Paradise Beach - Tourist Spot

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Serenity Beach Sunrise Point

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Serenity Beach

6.9km

Stadium Indira Gandhi Stadium

1.1km

Amusement Park Pondy Ocean Park - AMUSEMENT PARK / ADVENTURE PARK / WATER THEME PARK / PARADISE BEACH / CHUNNAMBAR BOAT HOUSE IN PONDICHERRY

5.6km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.3km 17 min walk

Rock Beach

6.5 Good

2.2km

Pondicherry Beach

7 Good

2.3km

Veerampattinam Beach

6.9 Good

3.5km

Eden Beach

7.2 Good

4.5km

Paradise Beach

7.1 Good

5.3km

Pudukuppam Beach

7.1 Good

6.5km

Serenity Beach

7.2 Good

6.7km

Nallavadu Beach

6.8 Good

Localities

Nearest

Veerampattinam • 2.2km

Main locality of province

Puducherry • 2.3km

Transport

Airport

PNY • 6.6km

Bus Station

Pondicherry Bus Main Station • 2.6km

Train Station

Puducherry (Pondicherry) • 1.3km

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