ALIBAUG BEACH

Guarded by the lush green hills, Alibaug Beach is a serene stretch of black sands edging the playfully rolling waves of the clear blue Arabian Sea. It is considered to be the primary beach of the town and hence one should definitely keep it in the list of attractions they will visit. 

You can laze in the pristine black sands of the clean beach and relish the spectacular views it has to offer. Witness the sun setting in the gleaming waters of the sea leaving the sky painted in hues of red and pink. Silhouette of the magnificent Colaba Fort could also be seen at a distance against the dusky skies.

One can also feed their adventurous souls with all the water and adventure sports the beach has to offer. Consider going for parasailing in the sky or bumping into the sea on a Banana Boat Ride. If you are not a fan of watersports, then trekking and camping near the beach is waiting for you with lit bonfire and smoking barbeque.

Do not miss out on the shacks near the beach selling lip-smacking foods for you to experience the local taste of the town. You can expect a plethora of options from the chosen delicacies of Konkani, Maharashtrian, Seafood, North Indian and South Indian cuisines.

You should plan your meals on weekdays as weekends are very crowded as compared to weekdays. Moreover, it would be easier to catch a ferry to the fort or a horse-driven buggy to wander around the beach and try fishing without waiting in a long queue.

Alibaug beach is located at 2.2 KM from the city center. The town is well-connected to its nearby major cities via various means of transportation.

By Air: Mumbai Airport is the nearest airport to Alibaug. It is situated at a distance of  102.6 KM and would take around three and a half hours to cover this distance. You can hire a cab, board a bus or catch a ferry to reach Alibaug Beach.

By Train: Roha and Panvel are the nearest railway station located 37 km and 47 km away respectively. You can find a train from the source station to reach one of these and further commute by bus, auto or a hired cab.

By Road: The city is well connected to the various major cities around it. You can easily travel on a bus or drive yourself to the city and further to the very beautiful Alibaug Beach.

By Ferry: Mumbai to Alibaug is nicely connected via waterways. You can simply catch a ferry from the Gateway to India and reach Alibaug in less time than it would have taken via road.

The best time to visit Alibaug Beach is post-monsoon from November to July. However, different seasons treat you differently in the city and for that, you may want to go through these:

Winter Season: November to February is the best time to visit the beach. You can enjoy all the water sports, as well as the city, which would look more beautiful after the shower of monsoon. You can easily visit various tourist attractions to find them in their best possible state.

Summer Season: Being a coastal city, Alibaug could be visited from February to July also. The weather will be warm enough for you can wander the city but not hot to spoil your trip.

Monsoon Season: August to October months receive a great shower in the city which will become a hurdle in enjoying water sports and the beaches. However, you can still commute around the city and the places will greet you with a very different aroma.

Please keep in mind that ferry services from Mumbai to Alibaug would not be accessible during Monsoon.