Exploring the Second Longest Beach in the World: A Journey to Marina Beach

A vibrant view of Marina Beach in Chennai, India—the world’s second longest urban beach—showing golden sands along the Bay of Bengal, bustling with families, vendors, and cultural landmarks under a warm sunrise sky.

When we think of the world’s longest beaches, our minds often drift to remote coastlines or exotic tropical stretches. But nestled along the Bay of Bengal in the heart of Chennai, India, lies a beach that often surprises many with its ranking—Marina Beach, the second longest beach in the world. Spanning roughly 13 kilometers (8.1 … Read more