Van Theevu, Thoothukudi
The Van
Theevu is locally called as Church Island. Van Theevu is one of the most
popular among all of the islands located in Thoothukudi district. The island is
spread over an area of 16 hectares and 56 acres. A lot of people visit the
island on a frequent basis in festivals and on weekends and it is a must visit
for all of the vacationers of Thoothukudi.
This
Island is located at a distance of 12 Kms from Thoothukudi. Van Island is
situated at a distance of 6 Kilometers from the Thoothukudi beach shore. Vaan
Island, one of the 21 islands located at the southern tip of Gulf of Mannar
Marine National Park (GOMMNP), is gradually shrinking in area due to erosion
over the years.