Famous Beaches in India

Lets know about some well known beaches in India

Colva Beach
Colva beach or the romantic sandy beach is situated at a distance of 6 km. from Margao in Goa. This beach is highly looked for its religious event- Fama of Menino Jesuse (Child Jesus), held every year during the month of October. This oldest and largest beach in South Goa is provides some pleasant moments in swimming, collecting shells, shopping in the nearby stalls etc.

Baga Beach
This charming destination is situated 10-km west of Mapusa and is basically thought of as an extension of Calangute Beach. Baga beach holds a number of restaurants and bars which provides the traditional Goan meal and local drink-'Feni'. Beach resorts like Colonia Santa Maria, Cavala Resort, Lua Nova offers the majestic view of high sea-tides approaching every now and then. With staying, here visitors can plan a memorable holiday to Goa.

Marari Beach
Located in Alappuzha District of Kerala, Marari Beach counts high visitors, specially during the days between October to May. Beach activity, here lies in enjoying the cruises on the backwaters, visiting a traditional coir-making units, jazzing up with each stroke of volleyball etc. Visitors can enjoy their vacation with finding accommodation in a number of beach homestays and Pollethai resort(1 mile south of Marari)

Anjuna Beach
Embraced with the pale golden sand, Anjuna beach lies 18 kms from Panaji, th capital of Goa.

Diu Beach
History indicates that the beach was discovered by Hippies in the late 1950s to mid-1960s. A visit to this popular beach receives its ultimate essence with attending full-moon beach parties and with trying out the adventure of para sailing and scuba diving.

Dona Paula Beach
With carrying the mythic love story of Dona Paula de Menzes, the daughter of a representative (in colonial India), the beach has been captured many a times in a number of Hindi Movies. It is located 7km to the west of Panaji, Goa and besides catering importance in the field of entertainment the place is highly looked at by adventure lovers. Activities like water-scooter, cycle, windsurfing, para sailing, water-skiing, sports fishing, snorkeling, harpoon fishing, kayaking, and yachting, motorboat rides are a few to name.

Juhu Beach
Mumbai's best tourist site-Juhu Beach is surrounded by Arabian Sea in the west and Vile Parle in the east. The place locate the bungalows of some famous Bollywood stars. It remains crowded, specially during weekends, when the aura warms up with visitors undertaking a number of beach activities like strolling, playing volleyball, making sand-castle etc. Visitors can arrange a comfortable stay in five stars hotel(behind the beach) and in the beach-front hotels like Sun and Sand.