Konkan is the shoreline attached to the Arabian Sea. It is stretches from Palghar in Maharashtra to Karwar in Karnataka. It is famous for silvery white sand beaches, Crystal clear water, Sun set beauty and lush green coconut, betel nut and mango gardens.
Konkan is called as "Kokan" in Marathi and "Karavali" in Kannada. Area is famous for cultivation of Cashew nuts also.
The whole Konkan region is blessed with many Sun kissed Beaches. These are the most popular tourist places of Maharashtra. It may be a long holiday or weekend Escape these are the best choices. Water sports are the adventures activities you can enjoy on these beaches. Kids may enjoy Ferry ride and Boat rides.
For foodies Konkan offers it delicious cuisine Malvani cuisine and Sea Food. The dishes mainly include coconut, Kokam and spices. Don’t forget to taste Amba poli and Phanas poli. Let’s see these places one by one;
It is located in Raigad district. It has beautiful beaches like Alibaug beach, Mandwa beach, Kashid beach and Varsoli beach. It has magnificent Kolaba fort.
Murud Janjira is the glorious forts located between the seas. This oval shaped Marine Fort is still standing strongly in a good position. It is also known as "Ajinkya Killa" "Jala Durga".
Tarkarli is a small village placed in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. Tarkarli has long beaches and they are very clean. You will love to walk on these long beaches of white sand and pure water. The beach is located closely at the meeting point of the River Karli and the Arabian Sea.
Ganpatipule is not only a tourist destination and a religious place also Ganpatipule has 400 years old Ganesha temple. The deity is known as "Paschima Dwarpalak" which exactly means God of western sentinel. Outstanding beauty of beaches of Ganpatipule is a feast for the eyes.
Guhagar is located in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. It is beautiful small town with sandy beach on the Konkan shore. The beaches with clear water and lush greenery attached are main attractions of Guhagar. Guhagar has many temples like Durga Devi temple, Vyadeshwar temple and Udaleshwar temple.