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Famous Beaches

Alibag Beach
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The beach is just a kilometer away from state transport bus station and PNP, Ajanta Launch service offices. It is spread over 3 to 4 kms to the west. From the state transport bus – station, the road winds towards the beach through important land marks 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 Kolaba 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 romantic 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 kms 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, many locals have homely lodging and boarding facilities and also the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporations tenting camp (except during the rainy season).

Sasawane Beach

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

Mandwa Port

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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.

Rewas Port

Alibag – Rewas road terminates here, 23 kms from Alibag. This is a boarding and terminal port for cooperative launch service between Ferry wharf post at Bhauncha Dhakka in Mumbai and Revas and also between Revas and Uran (Karanja). This port is situated on the confluence of Arabian sea and the Rewas – Dharamtar creek. A small market for local fruit, vegetables, sweets (chikki) add local flavour to this old port. State transport bus and 3 and 6 seater rickshaw services are available just outside the port.

Aakshi Beach

To the west of Alibag, this lovely, quiet beach is just 5kms from Alibag along Alibag – Revdanda Road. The beach is 1 ½ kms away from the Bus stop. The approach road runs through the villages surrounded by coconut and beetal nut plantation on both sides. The beach has a distinctly planned plantation of casuarina (Suru) Kolaba fort and Alibag beach are clearly visible from the clean, pollution – free, quiet beach.

Nagaon Beach

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Almost identically located is an adjascent 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 of Alibag Taluka. You can avail of sufficient facilities of eatables, lodging provided by the locals.

Revdanda Port

photo This historic Port is the last destination in Alibag Taluka, situated 17 kms from Alibag. The creek, which meets the Arabian sea, separates Alibag and Murud Talukas. The creek is busy with sand and fish carrying vessels floating leisurely. To the right across the creek, is Vikram Ispat jetty for unloading the iron ore and to the left is the Ispat factory. Just behind Revdanda ST bus stand, you will find a small jetty where fish boats unload their fresh wealth which is traded then and there itself.