ABOUT Beach

Alibag Krushi Parytan Vikas Sanstha

Alibag Beach

The Alibag beach is just one kilometer away from state transport bus station and PNP, Ajanta ferry service offices. It is spread over 3 to 4 km to the west. From the state transport bus – station, the road winds towards the beach through important landmarks like the market, Civil Hospital, Zilla Parishad Building, Post Office, town library etc. The moment you reach the beach, you have the sight of the famous Kulaba Fort. The beachfront has all sorts of eatables like Bhel Puri, patties, ice cream, tender coconut etc. You can walk on the smooth sand and can also have a ride on a Horse – cart, it turns out to be a fun-filled ride for kids and the elderly alike. You can build castles, play cricket, walk through the waves touching the shore, have a swim when its high tide and walk through to the fort when its low ebb. The beach is reasonably clean, free from noise and air pollution, which make it a favourite tourist site.

Varsoli Beach

It is situated just on the outskirts of Alibag. It is relatively less visited site and as a result is a quiet beach with sparkling white sand and cleaner seawater. Varsoli is a small satellite village across Alibag, complete with thick vegetation of coconut and Casuarina.

Kihim Beach

It is situated 12 km off Alibag to the north. Along Alibag – Rewas Road, you turn left at Chondhi to reach Kihim, a favourite tourist destination. A long stretch of white sand dotted by beautiful farmhouses, clean sea water, and thick vegetation all along the shore make it a loved retreat. In the laid-back, quiet village.

Awas Beach

Awas Beach is a nice beach, attached to 'Kihim Beach' (2 kms. away) on left & 'Mandwa Beach' (8 kms. away) on right. It means it is a 10 kms. Belt of Beaches.

Sasawane Beach

Along the same Alibag – Rewas road, 14 kms off Alibag, you turn left at Awas to reach Sasawane, which is 6 km from the main road. The unique feature is that the Mumbai shore is just opposite! At night the illuminated Mumbai shoreline is a thing to watch! Just like Kihim, private lodging and boarding facility is easily available. Another attraction is the bungalow of famous sculptor Late Mr. Karmarkar, where his exquisite originals are on display.

Mandwa Jetty

This port is 19 kms from Alibag on Alibag – Rewas road. You turn left at Mandwa Bus stop to reach the port, 3 kms away. This 3km road winds through small woody hillock on the left side, and sea beach and beautiful farm houses, resorts on the right side. The road leads you to the jetty in front and beautiful curving beach on both sides. This boarding and terminal port for catamaran and launch services, is a favourite picnic spot for tourists.

Akshi Beach

Akshi is an evergreen village. Just 5 Km from Alibag ... Full of fishers.. Generally not crowded.. One can travel by Alibag-Revdanda bus, eight sitter auto rickshaw or private vehicles to Akhshi. It takes approx.15 min. All houses in the village are built in the deep shadow of coconut, betel-nut trees.

Nagaon Beach

Almost identically located is an adjacent beach at Nagaon, 7 kms from Alibag on the same road. You turn right from the Shivaji statue and reach the Saatad beach, just 2 kms away. Here also, you find neatly planted stretch of casuarina trees. The shadow – light play in the cool shade of the plantation is a special experience. This beach has a distinction of straight and broadest clean beach in the whole Taluka of Alibag. You can get good options for lodging, food etc. provided by locals.

KASHID Beach

The famous Kashid beach is located 18 km from Murud. The specialty of this beach is the beautiful silvery white sand. literally dazzling silvery on this clean beach. It's a favorite spot for advertising, TV serial and film shoots. The beach is complete with small-food stalls. If you are traveling from Alibag to Murud, the last U-turn in the Ghat section of the road that descends on the Kashid beach is simply mesmerizing'!

MURUD BEACH

Murud beach is surrounedd on three sides by mountains. The water here is clear blue and the sand is slivery white. The sunset from this beach is also fabulous.