Beaches in Karnataka attract tourists from all over the world. The western part of the land lies close to Arabian Sea. The beaches in Karnataka spans for 3 districts Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada. Heavy rainfall, dense forest vegetation and paddy fields are common sights here. The coastline of Karnataka stretches for around 320 km and is known as the Karavali, it is located between Mangalore in Dakshina Kannada District and Karwar in Uttara Kannada District. The main centre is in Bhatkal with 8 popular beaches. Listed below are some of the important beaches of Karnataka:Karwar Beach, Uttara Kannada District
The Karwar Beach is a collection of beaches in the city of Karwar. It occupies the region between the Sahyadris along the coastline of the Arabian Sea. The entire Karwar coastline is a set of 5 beaches - Devbagh Beach, Binaga Beach, Karwar Beach, Majali Beach and the Tilmatti Beach. The tranquil ambience and picturesque location of this beach makes it a popular tourist attraction.
Kurumgad Beach, Uttar Kannada District
Kurumgad Beach is located in Uttar Kannada district. Kurumgad is famous for its Narasimha Temple. The scenic beauty of this island remains unparallel to this day. Tourists can indulge into several water sports like sailing, snorkeling and others. This is one of the sea beaches in Karnataka that is an embodiment of history, charm and spirituality.
Gokarna Beach, Uttara Kannada DistrictGokarna literally means 'cow's ear.' Such a name has its roots in legends. It is a village that is formed by the ear shaped confluence of 2 rivers. Having its roots in mythology, one of the beaches here has been named ‘Om’, reminding one of Lord Shiva. Gokarna, Kudle, Half Moon and Paradise are the other beaches here. Gokarna is famous worldwide for all these five beaches. Its proximity to the Western Ghats has also made it popular as an adventure spot where people can go for rock climbing.
Maravanthe Beach, Kodachari Hills
It is a seaside town. On its one side lies the Kodachari hills and on the other side is the West Coast Highway that runs alongside the Arabian Sea. Saurparnika River is also a part of its landscape. The beautiful view of the sunrises and sunsets, the wide expanse of the seawater, the golden grains of the sand and the quietude of this beach in Karnataka has made it a popular destination of the tourists.
St. Mary's Island Beach, Udupi DistrictThe name of this island is said to be given by Vasco da Gama. Steeped in history this sea beach is also well known for its charming sights. This island is one of the many islands that are accessible from Malpe harbor. The cool shades of the palm trees and the isolated look is perfect for people who want a break from their busy schedule.
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