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Planning a beach vacation ahead this coming weekend? Why not make a trip to Mandwa beach of Alibaug? It always greets its tourists with amazing beauty and tranquility.
Mandwa beach, Alibaug is famous as a playground for the rich Indians, especially for the celebrity Mumbaikars! An entire day on this beautiful beach will help you to enjoy some personal time and to relax in nature.
Description:
Mandwa lies in close proximity with Alibaug (19 Km) and Kihim beach (13 Km). This scenic beach is set amidst the Mandwa village of Raigad, Maharashtra. This is the reason why Mumbai people find it as the most frequent weekend destination.
Traveler Tips:
• Usually, weekdays remain less crowded than the weekends.
• Avoid visiting Mandwa on the monsoon season. The sea becomes rough with strong tides.
Things to Do:
Mandwa beach is a hub of different water sports. In fact, this dream destination is counted as the topmost water sports destination in Mumbai. On arriving at the beach spot, you are free to experience a range of water activities including banana tube ride, Jet Ski, water scooter, and kayaking. A large number of visitors throng the place with different interests of spending vacations. This tranquil beach is pretty clean and isolated from city hustle and bustle. A picturesque sunrise or sunset is worth a watch from the beach.
Peace-lovers also admire visiting scenic Mandwa village that is naturally decorated with long and dark coconut trees. After spending quality time here you may head towards visiting Karmarkar Museum which is best known for different sculpture works. You may also visit Chaul which is having some unique Buddhist caves, an ancient church, a religious synagogue and a temple, and a few other Portuguese ruins.
Best time to visit:
If you have time to plan your trip ahead, make it between November and February months. These months Mumbai experiences cool and dry weather. But from March onwards temperature takes a continuous rise and monsoon arrives in June. Mandwa beach, Alibaug remains crowded in April and May due to summer holidays and again in October and November as festival months.
How to Reach?
You can hire a speedboat or ferry to reach the beachside. From Gateway of India, boats are available to reach Mandwa jetty. From there you can hire an auto-rickshaw or ride on a local bus to reach your destination.
In the FAQ format:
Where to eat?
At Mandwa Port, Boardwalk is a beautiful restaurant option made available for the tourists by Flamboyante. If you want options for more sea-facing restaurants, find Deli and Kiki’s Café. If willing to enjoy local Konkani cuisine, visit Hotel Sanman. It is an old restaurant in Alibaug town.
What are the other beaches to visit nearby?
• Varsoli
• Kihim
• Awas
• Akshi
• Nagaon
Nearby places to visit –
• The Guild – a contemporary art gallery
• Dashrath Patel Museum – it displays various ceramics, paintings and photography works created by popular Indian artists
Where to shop?
• Mandwa Port – its jetty area contains shipping containers that are modernized into various hip boutiques.
• Bohemian Blue – it is a popular garden café located on the Alibaug – Revas Road. You can get some beer bottles at cheap rates here!
Whether Mumbai is your city or not, the beauty of Mandwa beach, Alibaug, is irresistible for everyone from every corner of the country. Come and enjoy a memorable vacation here!
