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Mumbai, being
the Island City of India, obviously abounds in beaches. The
whole coastline of the metropolis is dotted with numerous
beaches, which not only give a breathing space to the
city-dwellers, but become fun-fair in the evenings too.
Under this category, Chowpatty Beach and Juhu Beach are the
prominent ones, where food stalls and ferry rides dominate
the environment. Where Marine Drive is the centre of
attraction for its stunning walkway, Versova Beach is known
for its community of fisher folks. Though not intended for
swimming or sunbathing, Mumbai Beaches have a charm of their
own. Scroll down to know more about the popular beaches of
the Bombay city of Maharashtra. |
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Marine Drive
Marine Drive is a skillfully laid-out boulevard in South
Mumbai. It is actually an upturned 'C'-shaped six lane
concrete road, which lengthens to 3 km along the coastline -
a natural bay. This avenue connects Nariman Point with
Malabar Hills.
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Chowpatty Beach
Chowpatty Beach is a place that requires no introduction. No
tour to Mumbai is complete without visiting this lively
beach, which is not meant for sunbathing or swimming, but
for eating. Situated at the northern end of Marine drive,
Chowpatty Beach is popular amongst people of all age groups.
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Juhu Beach
Juhu Beach is a beautiful beach, which gets strokes of
turquoise waves day and night. Located in the central suburb
of Mumbai, this coastline acts as a coolant to your worries
and tensions. One can access this unruffled beach from Vile
Parle, Santa Cruz and Andheri as well.
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Madh Island Beach
Madh Island is essentially a cluster of some old-world
fishing villages and farmlands, nestled cozily on the
north-west coast of Mumbai. Its serene beach is renowned for
hosting the most ravishing parties, thrown by the upper
strata of the city. view
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Versova Beach
Versova Beach presents a scenic coastline, nestled cozily in
Greater Mumbai. It is separated from Juhu Beach,
attributable to a creek. The glorious Arabian Sea charge the
sandy coast with its cooling waters. Absolutely a fun
destination, Versova Beach is residence to the oldest
inhabitants of Bombay. view
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Marve & Manori Beach
Marve and Manori Beaches are among the most picturesque
beaches that Mumbai boasts of. These beaches are located at
the distance of approximately 19kms from Mumbai. The sheer
scenic beauty of these beaches with unspoilt sand is
conspicuous with the absence of the chaotic crowd of vendors
that are so common to Mumbai beaches.
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