Alibaug is a coastal town and it is also a municipal council in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. Alibaug is the closest beach gateway to Mumbai; people can reach Alibaug by a ferry ride across the gateway of India in the South Bombay. Alibaug is home for many beaches and many resorts too, moreover Alibaug is also known for the coastal cuisine and you can get the best sea food in the Alibaug town. It is famous for its beaches and this is the place where you would find the best quality beaches, water sports and green surroundings.

Top beaches in Alibaug
 

• Nagaon Beach
  This is one of the most famous beaches on the coastline of Alibaug, this beach is popular amongst the tourist because of its cleanliness and uncluttered sands and surfs. This beach is also popular for its water sports activities which are conducted there. You can find coconut trees and betel nut plants along the beach and a stroll on this beach will surely be relaxing because of the atmosphere around and it can provide a perfect respite from all the hustle throughout the day.
   

• Alibaug beach
  This beach is one of the most popular beaches in Alibaug with the sight of Colaba fort which makes the view perfect. You can take a boat ride from the beach to the popular fort which was a famous site for many battles in history. This fort was also the sight of headquarter for the Maratha army and you can also visit the Ganpati temple which is now about 400 years old. This beach is famous within the locals and also the visitors and this is because of its clean coastline and the touch of history.
   

• Mandwa beach
  This beach is the most crowded beach in Alibaug and it is a very common gateway destination around Mumbai because availability of ferry service from the gateway of India till the Mandwa port. This destination is considered to be the place with abundant solace and peace, these two things is very rare to find around the city. On this beach you can find white sand which is shielded by the shade of coconut trees and this can be one of the best places to enjoy breeze. You can find many tiny farms in the surroundings which add up to the beauty of that place.
   

• Murud beach
  This is a beautiful view point for the unconquered fort of Murud-zanjira, this beach is considered to be a very peaceful beach which is located along the coast of Rajapuri. You can find number of hotels and resorts in the surrounding. Here the sea floor is very smooth and it is apt for swimming and playing in. This beach is also safe for young children and small kids in terms of dynamic of the waves and the sea movement. You can enjoy paragliding and parasailing on this beach or you can just take a peaceful stroll on this beach and feel the soft sand. There is a ferry ride available from the beach to the fort too. This is a must visit place.