Beaches

Beaches are one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. With its extensive coastline, India is home to hundreds of picturesque beaches. These beaches are located in places like Goa, Kerala, and Mumbai. Some of the most famous beaches in India are mentioned below:

Goa

Goa has a shoreline of 100 km, which is dotted with some of the best beaches in the world. Situated between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, Goa combines charm with tradition and style. Goa is an absolute heaven for the beach lovers and it lets you explore a thrilling new beach every day. You can choose from a wide array of beaches like Betul, Colva, Calangute, Dona Paula, Baga, Gasper Dias, Bogmalo, Anjuna, and Vagotor. Palm trees and bright sunshine are the two major attractive features of these beaches. There are many beach resorts in Goa to fit all budgets. You can reach Goa by air from Mumbai, Delhi, Cochin, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, and Madras.

Covelong

Covelong is a pleasant beach located between Chennai and Mahabalipuram. It is also a popular fishing area. It was previously constructed as a port by Saadat Ali, who was the Nawab of Carnatic. The French General Laboudonnais stalled his forces in Covelong in 1746. It was subsequently acquired by Clive in 1752 and devastated. The canal flowing from Chennai to Mahabalipuram separates the beach from the mainland. The Fisherman's Cove Resort is operated by Taj Group of Hotels. It will take around one hour's drive from Chennai city or the airport to reach Covelong beach.

Kovalam

Kovalam beach is one of the most popular beaches in India. It is only 16 kms away from Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala. The beach is famous for its sky-blue waters and strips of green palm orchards. The resort is similar to a small village with facilities like yoga, water sports, conventional oil massage, and particular arrangements for Kathakali dances and other forms of local entertainment.

Bangaram Island

Bordered by an unbroken silverish beach, the Bangaram Island Resort is surrounded by a water body, which is 6 km wide and 10 km long. The resort is located on an area of around 40 sq. kms. Bangaram Island is a tropical heaven. Apart from the resort, Bangaram is completely unpopulated. The water bodies near the islands are charming and clear, providing excellent opportunities for snorkelling, swimming, and sunbathing. Bangaram Island is the sole resort built for accommodation and water sports. Cruises are also organized for the tourists. For enthusiastic fishers, deep sea fishing and tuna fishing are the most popular activities. For marine life enthusiasts, there are glassbottom boats. Regular flight services are available from Cochin to Agatti, three times a week. From Agatti, the resort offers ferry services to Bangaram

Erangal Beach

Erangal Beach is also a very popular beach in India. It is located at a distance of only 24 km from Mumbai International Airport. It is a beach lovers’ paradise. Marve resort offers you the feeling of a global resort. The beach is famous for its turquoise waters with displays of red and yellow flowers. The color of the sand is golden white.