Saturday, July 2, 2016

Pearl Beach, Thoothukudi

Pearl Beach, Thoothukudi
The Pearl Beach which is also known as Pearl City Beach had earlier been called as Police Beach. It was called as Police Beach in remembrance of the efforts put by policemen in creating the beach.

The beach was closed for a short while so that several enhancements could be made in the beach premises and an event to reopen the beach was conducted on April of 2013.

The beach presently boasts of a cafeteria, organized parking lots, beach volleyball courts, a long walking track, granite benches along the beach and play area for children. A proposal to build a swimming pool in the beach is being evaluated.

Pearl Beach in Tuticorin is located at 8°48'27.7"N 78°09'44.1"E or 8.807692, 78.162245.