Nestled half an hour away from the Pondicherry bus stop, lies the mesmerising Eden Beach that boasts of enormous natural beauty. It is one of the cleanest beaches in India and has also received the Blue Flag Certification by the Denmark-based Foundation for Environmental Education. It is the first Blue Flag certified beach in Pondicherry. Flanked by towering coconut trees and backwaters, the beach might remind you of Kerala. It has a plethora of amenities for the convenience of tourists. While taking a stroll on the beach, one can also spot gorgeous marine creatures. Read on to know more.
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Eden Beach Has Watchtower, Amphitheatre And Restrooms
Eden Beach is located in Pondicherry’s Chinna Veerampatinam and can be reached by bus from the Pondicherry bus stop. It falls on the route to the famous Paradise Beach. Eden Beach is equipped with amenities like health care centres, clean drinking water, a watchtower, umbrella huts and an amphitheatre to ensure that visitors have a comfortable experience. It also has separate restrooms for specially-abled people. If you want to experience gymming by the sea, the beach has got fitness equipment too. A mammoth blue butterfly on the beach makes the perfect spot for Instagrammable pictures.
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A Place To Embrace Heightened Serenity
The beach is also dotted with dainty eateries that serve tea, coffee, samosa, sandwiches and more at highly reasonable rates. Eden Beach is a perfect escape within the town to immerse into a realm of tranquillity. The sea along an 800-metre stretch of the beach is deemed fit for swimming ( only with lifeguards monitorisation) and visitors can also enjoy scuba-diving here. Interestingly, the beach is also equipped with a solid waste management plant and a greywater treatment plant.
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So, whenever you plan a trip to Pondicherry, definitely keep the Eden Beach on your bucket list.