It is 23 kms by road and 8 kms by train from Chidambaram, The place is also called as Parangipettai for its earliest european association with the Portuguese, the Dutch, the Danish and English. It was formerly a major seaport town in the district. The marine biological research station of the Annamalai University is located here. A historic Portuguese fort can also be seen here. The Samiar pettai beach nearby is good location for swimming and water sports.
View Larger Map
