Top 10 most exotic beaches in Malvan

In this post, I have mentioned the top 11 beaches in Malvan along with a few places to visit around them. Malvan is a beach town located in the southwestern part of Maharashtra in the Konkan region. If you love exotic beaches, water sports and coastal nightlife, then you must visit Malvan.

Over the years, Malvan has gained a lot of popularity among beach lovers and adventure seekers alike. The white-sand beaches here, with crystal clear sparkling blue water, are almost everyone’s dream vacation. The robust sea forts like Sindhudurg and quaint old temples around here will fill your trip with astounding history, culture and architecture.

This is day 9 and 10 from my 21 days solo trip across western Maharashtra.

How to reach Malvan

Malvan is well connected by bus and trains, which is the best way to reach there. You can rent a bike once you are here to explore all the beaches in Malvan and other places to visit in Malvan. Below are a few distances for your ready reference. Malvan is located close to Highway NH 66, and it’s well connected to Pune and Mumbai

• Pune to Malvan distance: 390 km or 8 hours
• Mumbai to Malvan distance: 532 km or 10 hours
• Ratnagiri to Malvan distance: 140 km or 3.5 hours
• Kolhapur to Malvan distance: 160 km or 4 hours

The Ultra famous beaches in Malvan

Tarkarli beach

This is the most popular beach not just in Malvan but in entire Maharashtra. The adventurous water sports and activities pull all the crowds from Maharashtra here. Tarkarli is situated close to the Karli river. The beach is touristy but it is very peaceful and silent towards the south.

Dandi beach

Dandi is another popular beach in Malvan. It is named after the Dandeshwar temple located close to the beach. This beach is also well known for the water sports activities available here. The Chaupati or waterfront here has all amazing street foods, chaat and other snacks. It is closest to the Kudal railway station and often crowded.

The Padmagad fort is located close to this beach. It is in ruins but still a nice place to explore if it’s open. And you will get a beautiful view of the Sindhudurg fort from this beach. You have to take a ferry from the jetty here, in order to visit the Sindhudurg fort.

Pune to Tarkarli beach distance: 392 km

The unexplored beaches in Malvan

Devbagh beach

Devbagh beach is quite close to Tarkarli beach. This is the place where the Karli river meets the Arabian sea. The locals call this – Devbagh Sangam, which means the Devbagh confluence. When you stand here the great Arabian Sea is on one side and the Karli river bank is on another side. This scenic spot is often used for photoshoots. Several migratory sea birds arrive here in the winter and this beach is a beautiful sight for the birders and bird watchers.

Tsunami island

A unique island called the Tsunami island is located very close to the Devbagh beach. You can take a ferry to this island from a small jetty near Devbagh beach. This island is named so because it was created due to the tsunami. This island is now slowly growing popular. The beautiful nature at this place might have you wondering whether this is Maharashtra or Mauritius?

Chivala beach

This tiny C-shaped beach is quite beautiful with its white sands and clear waters. It is located just 1.5 km from Malvan bus depot. It’s another great place for water sports like snorkelling, scuba diving, jetski rides, parasailing and more. Even a quick swim in these crystal clear blue waters will be very refreshing.

The Rock garden located close to this beach is another beautiful place to visit. You should go and watch the sunset here. They have amazing street food stalls around this garden in the evenings. The Jay Ganesh temple, Malvan jetty and Sindhudurg fort are some more places to visit near the Chivala beach.

Best place to stay at Chivla beach: Sea view holiday home in Malvan

Kolamb beach

Kolamb beach is famous for Malvani cuisine and Alphanso mangoes. Sometimes dolphins can be spotted playing and dancing in the waters. It is rather non-touristy and it’s located just ahead of the Chivala beach. This beach is very peaceful and away from the tourist crowd. You can have a nice peaceful stay at one of the homestays around here. The Kolamb creek flows inland from near this beach. And the Kolamb bridge that goes over this creek is beautiful.

The Unseen beaches in Malvan

Wayari beach

This golden sands beach is most frequented by the local fishermen. It is stashed in between the popular beaches of Tarkarli and Dandi, which is why it is still quite unexplored. There are several hotels and homestays here, where you can have a peaceful stay with your family. The sunset from this beach is perfect. A few restaurants nearby serve amazing Malvani cuisine and seafood. You can even buy freshly caught fish and other seafood and get them cooked at one of the hotels here. The northern part of this beach, called Wayari Bhutnath beach is also very scenic and peaceful.

Wairy Ubhatwadi beach

This beach towards the south of Malvan has silver sands and sparkling clear blue waters. You can find several different types of seashells along the shore, to take home as your souvenirs. Many dolphins come closer to this beach early in the morning when the first rays of the sun touch the sea. It is also a beautiful place to watch the sunset. It has a steep shore which is why swimming is not recommended here. But you can relax or play along the shoreline.

The road to this beach is a bit confusing to find as there is only one signboard. You can ask the locals or figure it out from google maps. Not many tourists visit here, which is why it is a clean and peaceful beach in Malvan.

Tondavali beach

Tondavali beach is located to the north of Malvan. It is less commercialized and quite unexplored. It is located in the northernmost part of Malvan and it’s closely connected to the Talashil peninsula. This beach is ideal for a night stay to enjoy the amazing night sky. Several stars are visible quite clearly. And on full moon days, the moonlit sea is the most amazing sight. This is an unforgettable moment or a once in a lifetime experience. Tondavali beach is the best spot to find dolphins dancing in the water early in the morning.

Malvan to Tondavali beach distance: 18 km

Talashil peninsula

This is a very unique and interesting location in Malvan. The Tondavali beach extends southward to form the Talashil peninsula. The Gad river flows just behind the peninsula. And the vast expanse of the Arabian sea lies to its west. So, this peninsula is surrounded by sea on one side and the river on another, making it a beautiful out-of-the-world place. At the end tip of the Talashil peninsula, the Gad river meets the Arabian sea. The easiest way to reach the end tip of this peninsula is to take a ferry from the Sarjekot jetty.

And you can also check the Shimpala point close to the Sarjekot jetty. It is a small island approachable by a ferry only. There are several seashells scattered all across this little rocky island. You will be amazed by the variety of colours and patterns of the seashells found here.

Beaches near Malvan

The below-mentioned beaches are technically not a part of the town of Malvan. But you should check them out if you are in Malvan and have some more time left.

Bhogave beach

This beach is clearly visible from the Nivati fort. It is famous for the playfulness of the dolphins that come pretty close to the beach. Bhogave beach or Bhogwe beach is also well known for bird watching, as several sea birds frequent its shores. It is located near the Bhogave village closer to the confluence of the Karli River and the Arabian sea. The beach has lovely golden sands where you can relax. Moreover, you can go boating in the waters and even watch the fishermen making a catch.

Malvan to Bhogave beach distance: 25 km or 1 hour

Nivati beach

This is a hidden beach near Malvan, and very few tourists know about it yet. A popular attraction near this beach is the 18th-century Nivati fort. It was built by the Marathas. If you go to this fort, you will get a complete panoramic view of the surrounding area. Moreover, the clear water and white sands that stretch for a mile on this beach are definitely worth visiting.

Malvan to Nivati Beach distance: 26 km or 1 hour

How many of these beaches in Malvan have you visited? Which one of these is your favourite? Comment below!