Beautiful and clean beaches of Maharashtra

Maharashtra has a coastline of 330 miles which is approximately 530 km along the Arabian Sea. Because of this, Maharashtra has a variety of serene beaches.

When we talk about beaches, usually it is just the Juhu beach and the marine drive Chowpatti beach that comes to our mind because of their famous names. People really enjoy these two beaches with their families.

But, very few know that apart from these two, there are many more beaches in Maharashtra which are beautiful and worth seeing.

When tourist places Maharashtra are discussed, a knowledgeable guide will always tell you about the decent beaches in Maharashtra. Another good point is that the coastal climate of Maharashtra makes travelling pleasant all-round the year. Seas are rough only during the monsoon which strikes between June and September.

Let’s talk about a few beaches in Maharashtra:

• Tarkarli - this is one of the cleanest beaches. The water is clean and blue. It is known to be isolated since you won’t find much crowd here. The sunset point here should not be missed at all. Water sports like banana ride, scuba diving, jet ride etc. are all safe and economical here. You can even have fun games of volleyball with friends.

• Ganapatipule  - this is one of the most spectacular beaches along the Konkan Coast -

Aside from its clean beach and clear waters, Ganapatipule is rich in flora, including mangroves and coconut palms. It offers a variety of local preparations, like ambapoli (thin pancakes of crushed and dried mango) and phanspoli (thin pancakes of dried and crushed jackfruit), fish curries and the kokam kadi (a pink - coloured digestive drink).  For vegetarians there is dal, vegetables prepared with a coconut base and modak - a sweet (and a favorite dish of Lord Ganesh). Here, you can leave the hectic world behind as you laze around

• Madh Island – this beach firstly is recommended because it is very nearby Mumbai. Hence no problem of transport whatsoever. Madh Island is known to be rural, but it is quite enjoyable to walk down along the villages of fishermen. It is especially advisable when you are tired from your workaholic life-style and need a break to relax your body and soul. It is known as the place where one can throw parties and have celebrations. Tourists do come and enjoy here in their own way.

• Murud Janjira – if you have heard of Alibagh, then you also must have heard of Murud Janjira because it is located near Alibaug and is pretty famous. It is one of the most popular beaches of Maharashtra. The green palm trees add a lot to the beauty and freshness. Weather is warm and humid here, but the sea breeze cools down the environment making the beach a perfect destination for tranquil holidays. There is  a 300-year old fort having some amazing architectural designs. Nawab's palace and Janjira caves are the hot spots for tourists.

• Velneshwar Beach – this is the best beach for those tourists who enjoy swimming and sunbathing. The green coconut palm grooves make the beach beautiful and attractive. Water sports are the frequent activities carried out here. Valneshwar is quite a famous beach and are often recommended by tourists.