What is the water and sand quality of the Rock Beach?

The coastline of Rock Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very 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 Rock Beach?

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

Is the Rock Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Rock Beach 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. So the overall recommendation of the Rock Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Rock Beach 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 Rock Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Rock Beach 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 Rock Beach?

The bar is located right on the Rock Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Escape In, Multi Cuisine, Sea View Restaurant is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.

How far is the Rock Beach from parking?

The Rock Beach 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 Rock Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Rock Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Pondicherry french city (White Town) located in 0.8 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Rock Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Rock Beach 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?

Rock Beach (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.Rock Beach (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 Rock Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Rock Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Rock Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Rock Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Rock Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Rock Beach

Pondicherry, India

6.5

#15 out of 14 in Puducherry 0

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Puducherry • 1.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Veerampattinam cricket ground

3.1km

Playground JBF Athletics Sports Complex Veerampatinam

3.1km

Playground R.K Nagar Playground

4km

Playground Royal force Athletics running track chinna veerampatnam

4.8km

Playground Rain dance

5.6km

Playground Paradise beach ground

6.6km

Playground King Star Football Ground

7.6km

Playground Rajiv Gandhi arts and science college (Ground)

7.6km

Playground Happy Friends Volleyball

7.9km

Park Beach Children Playground

340m

Park Bharatratna Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Manimandapam

690m

Park French War memorial

1km

Park Bharathi Park Puducherry

1.1km

Park Park

1.1km

Park Nature Centre Block

1.4km

Park Puducherry Kargil War Memorial

1.5km

Park Botanical Garden

1.5km

National Park Urban Forest Trails

1.9km

Restaurant Escape In, Multi Cuisine, Sea View Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 470m

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

8.2 - Very good 620m

Cafe Hope Cafe Pondicherry

8.4 - Very good 870m

Cafe Coromandel Cafe

8.4 - Very good 940m

Cafe Le Café

7.6 - Very good 980m

Indian Restaurant Surguru Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 1.2km

Cafe Writer's Café

8.4 - Very good 1.3km

Vegetarian Restaurant Adyar Ananda Bhavan - A2B

7.6 - Very good 1.3km

Cafe Bread & Chocolate

8.2 - Very good 1.5km

Ice Cream Shop Gelateria Montecatini Terme (GMT Ice Cream)

8.8 - Excellent 360m

Bakery Le Petit Four

8.4 - Very good 680m

Liquor Store WHITE TOWN LIQUORS

8.6 - Excellent 770m

Supermarket Honesty Society

840m

Bakery Baker Street

8.6 - Excellent 950m

Supermarket Nuts n Spices Puduchery

1.3km

Supermarket Nilgiris Green Field

1.3km

Supermarket RELIANCE SMART BAZAAR PONDICHERRY

1.7km

Supermarket ISCO Mart, Super market

2km

Tourist Attraction Pondicherry french city (White Town)

830m

Church The Sacred Heart Basilica

930m

Tourist Attraction Lighthouse Beach

960m

Church Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Cathedral

1.2km

Museum Puducherry Museum

1.2km

Tourist Attraction Pondy Marina

8.8 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Serenity Beach Sunrise Point

5.3km

Tourist Attraction Serenity Beach

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Sandunes Paradise Beach - Tourist Spot

6km

Stadium Indira Gandhi Stadium

740m

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

6.8km

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About

Rock Beach is located on the Bay of Bengal (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 15th place out of 14 beaches in the Puducherry region 1.3 km away from its center, the city of Puducherry. It is one of the beaches of Puducherry settlement, just 1.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +27 ^o C

Air temperature

4.1 M/S

Wind

+29 ^o C

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Puducherry • 1.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Veerampattinam cricket ground

3.1km

Playground JBF Athletics Sports Complex Veerampatinam

3.1km

Playground R.K Nagar Playground

4km

Playground Royal force Athletics running track chinna veerampatnam

4.8km

Playground Rain dance

5.6km

Playground Paradise beach ground

6.6km

Playground King Star Football Ground

7.6km

Playground Rajiv Gandhi arts and science college (Ground)

7.6km

Playground Happy Friends Volleyball

7.9km

Park Beach Children Playground

340m

Park Bharatratna Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Manimandapam

690m

Park French War memorial

1km

Park Bharathi Park Puducherry

1.1km

Park Park

1.1km

Park Nature Centre Block

1.4km

Park Puducherry Kargil War Memorial

1.5km

Park Botanical Garden

1.5km

National Park Urban Forest Trails

1.9km

Restaurant Escape In, Multi Cuisine, Sea View Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 470m

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

8.2 - Very good 620m

Cafe Hope Cafe Pondicherry

8.4 - Very good 870m

Cafe Coromandel Cafe

8.4 - Very good 940m

Cafe Le Café

7.6 - Very good 980m

Indian Restaurant Surguru Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 1.2km

Cafe Writer's Café

8.4 - Very good 1.3km

Vegetarian Restaurant Adyar Ananda Bhavan - A2B

7.6 - Very good 1.3km

Cafe Bread & Chocolate

8.2 - Very good 1.5km

Ice Cream Shop Gelateria Montecatini Terme (GMT Ice Cream)

8.8 - Excellent 360m

Bakery Le Petit Four

8.4 - Very good 680m

Liquor Store WHITE TOWN LIQUORS

8.6 - Excellent 770m

Supermarket Honesty Society

840m

Bakery Baker Street

8.6 - Excellent 950m

Supermarket Nuts n Spices Puduchery

1.3km

Supermarket Nilgiris Green Field

1.3km

Supermarket RELIANCE SMART BAZAAR PONDICHERRY

1.7km

Supermarket ISCO Mart, Super market

2km

Tourist Attraction Pondicherry french city (White Town)

830m

Church The Sacred Heart Basilica

930m

Tourist Attraction Lighthouse Beach

960m

Church Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Cathedral

1.2km

Museum Puducherry Museum

1.2km

Tourist Attraction Pondy Marina

8.8 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Serenity Beach Sunrise Point

5.3km

Tourist Attraction Serenity Beach

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Sandunes Paradise Beach - Tourist Spot

6km

Stadium Indira Gandhi Stadium

740m

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

6.8km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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950m 12 min walk

Pondicherry Beach

7 Good

1.3km 17 min walk

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6.8 Good

3.5km

Veerampattinam Beach

6.9 Good

4.8km

Eden Beach

7.2 Good

5.2km

Serenity Beach

7.2 Good

5.7km

Paradise Beach

7.1 Good

6.6km

Pudukuppam Beach

7.1 Good

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Auroville Beach

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Localities

Nearest

Puducherry • 1.3km

Main locality of province

Puducherry • 1.3km

Transport

Airport

PNY • 5.7km

Bus Station

Pondicherry Bus Main Station • 2.3km

Train Station

Puducherry (Pondicherry) • 790m

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Rock Beach

Pondicherry, India

Playground Veerampattinam cricket ground

Playground JBF Athletics Sports Complex Veerampatinam

Playground R.K Nagar Playground

Playground Royal force Athletics running track chinna veerampatnam

Playground Rain dance

Playground Paradise beach ground

Playground King Star Football Ground

Playground Rajiv Gandhi arts and science college (Ground)

Playground Happy Friends Volleyball

Park Beach Children Playground

Park Bharatratna Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Manimandapam

Park French War memorial

Park Bharathi Park Puducherry

Park Park

Park Nature Centre Block

Park Puducherry Kargil War Memorial

Park Botanical Garden

National Park Urban Forest Trails

Restaurant Escape In, Multi Cuisine, Sea View Restaurant

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

Cafe Hope Cafe Pondicherry

Cafe Coromandel Cafe

Cafe Le Café

Indian Restaurant Surguru Restaurant

Cafe Writer's Café

Vegetarian Restaurant Adyar Ananda Bhavan - A2B

Cafe Bread & Chocolate

Ice Cream Shop Gelateria Montecatini Terme (GMT Ice Cream)

Bakery Le Petit Four

Liquor Store WHITE TOWN LIQUORS

Supermarket Honesty Society

Bakery Baker Street

Supermarket Nuts n Spices Puduchery

Supermarket Nilgiris Green Field

Supermarket RELIANCE SMART BAZAAR PONDICHERRY

Supermarket ISCO Mart, Super market

Tourist Attraction Pondicherry french city (White Town)

Church The Sacred Heart Basilica

Tourist Attraction Lighthouse Beach

Church Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Cathedral

Museum Puducherry Museum

Tourist Attraction Pondy Marina

Tourist Attraction Serenity Beach Sunrise Point

Tourist Attraction Serenity Beach

Tourist Attraction Sandunes Paradise Beach - Tourist Spot

Stadium Indira Gandhi Stadium

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

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Puducherry, Puducherry,

Playground Veerampattinam cricket ground

Playground JBF Athletics Sports Complex Veerampatinam

Playground R.K Nagar Playground

Playground Royal force Athletics running track chinna veerampatnam

Playground Rain dance

Playground Paradise beach ground

Playground King Star Football Ground

Playground Rajiv Gandhi arts and science college (Ground)

Playground Happy Friends Volleyball

Park Beach Children Playground

Park Bharatratna Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Manimandapam

Park French War memorial

Park Bharathi Park Puducherry

Park Park

Park Nature Centre Block

Park Puducherry Kargil War Memorial

Park Botanical Garden

National Park Urban Forest Trails

Restaurant Escape In, Multi Cuisine, Sea View Restaurant

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

Cafe Hope Cafe Pondicherry

Cafe Coromandel Cafe

Cafe Le Café

Indian Restaurant Surguru Restaurant

Cafe Writer's Café

Vegetarian Restaurant Adyar Ananda Bhavan - A2B

Cafe Bread & Chocolate

Ice Cream Shop Gelateria Montecatini Terme (GMT Ice Cream)