Gujarat has the longest coastline
stretching around 1666 km, the longest among all Indian states. Dotted by
beaches, picturesque rocky coastal lands, beach palaces and shore temples,
the Gujarat beaches are some of the best beach holidaying destinations in
India. The coasts of Gujarat ensures a holiday that blends relaxing on sea
sides with sightseeing and other beach activities.
The existence of royal palaces like the Porbandar, Junagadh, Bhavnagar and
Kutch district along the coastline makes Gujarat a unique beach destination
for the beach lovers as well as other leisure tourists.
Some of the Beaches of Gujarat
Mandwi Beach
Mandwi is one of Gujarat's prettiest beaches situated on the northern coast
of the Gulf of Kutch. Situated near Mandvi town, which has many buildings of
the Jadeja Rajput rulers of Kutch district, the Mandwi beaches have pretty
sands and good sights to provide a complete beach holiday package to the
discerning tourists.
Diu Beach
A friendly combination of sun, sand and deep blue sea, Diu Island is
situated 125 kms from Junagadh. This captivating beach island is one most
attractive place to spend one's beach holidays, because of its Portuguese
colonial period architecture reflected beautifully in its churches, public
buildings, bungalows, clean wide roads, neat clean beaches etc.
Shivrajpur Beach
Shivrajpur is a pretty beach near Dwarka. Good birdlife can be viewed along
Dwarka coast, and dolphins near Bet Dwarka.
Veraval Beach
Towards south from Porbandar is Veraval and its neighbouring temple town of
Prabhas Patan or Somnath known for its shore temples and pleasant beach
surroundings.
Ahmedpur Mandwi
Ahmedpur Mandvi is one of the best beaches of Gujarat in the western coast
of India. Located at the entrance to the Union territory of Diu, this long
sandy stretch of beach, with Hoka palm trees and a view over the sea to the
island of Diu is good for relaxing. One can also indulge in various
watersports here.
Chorwad Beach
Chorwad is a small fishing village and a delightful beach, situated at a
distance of 66 km from Junagadh and 23-km from the fishing centre of
Veraval. Chorwad is most ideal for long beach walks and a quiet holiday.
