Top 15 Most Beautiful and Exotic Sea Beaches of Maharashtra

The 720 km long affair with the Arabian Sea extends from Dahanu and Bordi in the north up to Goa proceeding southwards, Maharashtra has most popular beaches with very clean and green environment. Sea Beaches of Maharashtra are one of the perfect amalgamations of sun, sand and surf over long Coastline with Arabian Sea.

Ganpatipule

Ganpatipule beach is one of the most beautiful white sand beaches amongst the Konkan beaches and known for its amazing sea view. The most spectacular beaches along the Konkan Coast is an ideal getaway of Maharashtra Tourism, located around 375 Km from Pune and Mumbai.

Diveagar

Diveagar beach is a very popular beach destination from the nearby twin beach towns of Shrivardhan and Harihareshwar. The beautiful sea beach is about 140 kilometres away from Pune and beach is accessible from the Mumbai-Goa highway via Kolad or Karnala and surroundings of Diveagar is amazingly beautiful.

Dapoli

Dapoli beaches extend from Kolthare to Kelshi in this beach side town of Dapoli and famous for the thin layer of fine white sand. A series of beautiful beaches is a great destination with its sightseeing options are favorite holiday spot plus its one of the most beautiful and longest beach in Maharashtra.

Tarkarli

Tarkarli is a village in Malvan Taluka in Sindhudurg and a most popular tourist destination and host an attractive beach. Village is famous for its Ramnavmi Utsav celebrated every year in Mahapurush Temple of the village and it is state’s only scuba diving training centre.

Dahanu Bordi

Famous for calm and quiet Dahanu-Bordi Beach is a beautiful place situated 145 km off Mumbai. Dahanu Bordi is a quiet seaside town with a sprawling, uncluttered beach,situated in Thane District and stretch to 17 kms and famous for Tribal Tourism.

Velneshwar

Velneshwar beach offers an ideal opportunity for swimming,sunbathing and water sports, The beaches of Velneshwar with velneshwar temple is a favorite destination of mumbikars and puneites, is located in the middle of Guhagar and Ganpatipule towns.

Guhagar

Guhagar is a beach sequestered between Vashishti and Jaigad creek, known for its virgin beach, coir items, coconuts, betel nuts and mainly Haapus Alphanso mangoes. Guhagar is famous for Durga Devi temple, Guhagar and Vyadeshwar temple.

Alibag

Alibaug beach is the main beach of the town plus a Sea Fort Kolaba built by Shivaji the great. The beach of Alibag is one of the most famous and popular beach in the state of Maharashtra along with following main tourist attractions in and around Alibag Siddheshwar Mandir,Alibag Fort,Akshi Beach,Kihim-Navgaon Beach and Mandawa.

Kashid

Kashid is a beach town on the shores of the Arabian Sea, in the North Konkan region of Maharashtra, located 30 km from Alibag and 135 km from Mumbai on the Alibag-Murud road and 170 from Pune. Kashid has a 3 km stretch of beach tucked in between two rocky hillocks with Casuarina groves all along the seashore.

Vengurla

Vengurla village beach is surrounded by a semicircular range of hills with lush green foliage mainly of cashew, mango, coconut, and different kinds of berry trees. The Arabian Sea is located on west of Vengurla town, other places of interest are Velaghar,Mochemad Beach,Terekhol Beach,Mansishwar Temple and the Lighthouse.

Juhu

Juhu Beach is one Mumbai’s favourite tourist attractions situated close to the city center and well-known for its sunset view. Juhu is among the most affluent areas of the city and home to many Bollywood celebrities.

Shriwardhan-Harihareshwar

The Konkan coast of Maharashtra also have the Shriwardhan Harihareshwar Beach which are known for its serene and quaint atmosphere, that offer delicacies including freshly caught crabs, lobsters, and other seafood, and fusion of Konkani & Maharashtrain cuisine.

Mandwa-Kihim

Mandwa and Kihim beach are a tranquil place to spend some time away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Located a mere 10 km away from Mumbai. Mandwa and Kihim Beach is the perfect spot and picnic and offers long breathtaking view of the sea and the Gateway of India.

Marve-Manori-Gorai

North of Mumbai and away from its bustling crowds and pollution, are these 3 gems that have become popular havens for Mumbai’s beleaguered fun lovers. These three tiny beaches are blessed with natural beauty and are more famous for their late night beach parties.

Murud-Janjira

Murud Janjira is a picturesque little fishing village on the lush western coast of Maharashtra, famous for being the only fort along India’s Western coast. Murud-Janjira Fort is one of the strongest marine forts of India,Situated on a rock of oval shape near the port town of Murud.