The
coastline of Maharashtra stretches over 720-km along
the Arabian Sea extending from Dahanu and Bordi in the north up to Goa
proceeding southwards. The vast Arabian sea expanding beyond these
coastlines has a mesmeric charm to offer with a plethora of beaches, which
is are ideal spots for exciting water sports, sun bathing on golden sands.
If one has a special interest in forts and their history, Maharashtra is
the perfect place to start on an enlightening tour. No other coast in
India offers you such a vast choice of majestic forts like
Murud-Janjira,
Bassein,
Sindhudurg and
Vijayadurg and Vijadurg. The
coastal climate of Maharashtra makes travelling pleasant all round the
year. In particular, Mumbai
is blessed with many beaches in its vicinity. Juhu Beach, Arangal Beach,
Marve Beach, Madh Island Beach, Manori Beach, Gorai Beach Arnala Beach,
Bordi Beach, Alibag Beach, Kihim Beach and Murud-Janjira Beach are some of
the popular ones.