Eden Beach Puducherry

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Eden Beach
Coastal
Eden Beach Puducherry
Coordinates: 11°52′29″N79°48′57″E / 11.8747°N 79.8157°E / 11.8747; 79.8157
LocationChinna Veerampattinam, Puducherry, India
Dimensions
 • Length800 meters

Eden Beach is located in Chinna Veerampattinam near Puducherry, India. It is one of the eight Indian beaches certified with the Blue Flag tag by the Foundation for Environment Education (FEE), Denmark. [1] [2]

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Location and accessibility

Eden Beach is situated 10 km from Puducherry city, between Paradise Beach and the Arts & Crafts Village. It can be accessed via Ariyankuppam–Veerampattinam Road, with parking facilities available. [3] [4]

Features

The beach is known for its white sands, clear waters, and surrounding coconut groves. The nearby Chunnambar Backwaters enhance its scenic appeal. It has designated swimming zones monitored by lifeguards and offers eco-friendly tourism facilities. [5] [6]

Activities

Visitors can engage in activities such as: [7]

Conservation and facilities

Eden Beach follows strict environmental policies under the Blue Flag program: [8]

Visiting information

See also

References

  1. ↑ Prasad, S. (2021-09-22). "Eden becomes first Puducherry beach to get coveted Blue Flag tag". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  2. ↑ "Tamil Nadu's Kovalam beach, Puducherry's Eden get Blue Flag certification". The Indian Express. 2021-09-22. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  3. ↑ "'Blue Flag' certification for Tamil Nadu's Kovalam beach and Puducherry's Eden beach: What it is, why it is prestigious". Firstpost. 2021-09-22. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  4. ↑ "Two more Indian beaches get coveted 'blue flag' certification". mint. 2021-09-21. Archived from the original on 2022-09-20. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  5. ↑ Correspondent, Special (2019-11-07). "Work taken up at Eden Beach in an effort to get Blue Flag certification". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2025-02-08.{{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. ↑ IANS (2021-09-22). "TN's Kovalam, Puducherry's Eden beaches awarded 'Blue Flag' eco tags". The News Minute. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  7. ↑ "Eden Beach of Puducherry gets 'Blue Flag' certification from Denmark-based NGO". The Times of India. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  8. ↑ Dhruv, Saloni (2024-01-09). "From Kadmat Beach in Lakshadweep to Eden Beach in Pondicherry, 11 lesser-known beaches in India that are known for their beauty and cleanliness". GQ India. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
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