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Kalpeni

The total length of the sand shoreline, which is mostly shaded by palms growing almost near the water, is more than 300 kilometres. Privacy here is not to be looked for, as since the beginning of 2002, the Karnataka State Government allocated considerable resources for the development of tourism in the region. The beach here is well protected from the wind and the water here is always calm. Restaurants are scattered on the beach where once can taste the traditional local seafood, which is quite spicy. Best time to visit the state is from July to February.

Palolem

This picturesque edge of South Goa is a perfect place where you can escape from the bustle of traditional tourist-filled resorts. It is better to stop in one of the huts on the shore. At the left edge of the beach, one can go down to the rocks and get to the picturesque island of butterflies, surrounded. In the evening one can sit in the small coastal restaurants and enjoy the fish with beer and live music. And, of course, one has to taste the local alcoholic drink Feni, made of coconut or cashew.

Mararikulam

this is the best place to spend sluggish weekends on the beaches of Kerala. Life here moves slowly and every morning the fishermen go to the sea to return in the afternoon with the usual abundant catches. The blue water and yellow sand inspire poetic mood and one can exist forever in this slow rhythm. huts can be rented and equipped with all necessary amenities, made in the image of the fishing lodges. At dawn one can go fishing, like local residents, and during the day engage in windsurfing or parasailing.

Karwar

The total length of the sand shoreline, which is mostly shaded by palms growing almost near the water, is more than 300 kilometres. Privacy here is not to be looked for, as since the beginning of 2002, the Karnataka State Government allocated considerable resources for the development of tourism in the region. The beach here is well protected from the wind and the water here is always calm. Restaurants are scattered on the beach where once can taste the traditional local seafood, which is quite spicy. Best time to visit the state is from July to February.

Mandvi

The 6 kilometre beach of Mandvi in Gujarat is most suitable for long walks by foot. The beach is a paradise for lovers of water sports. One can rent scooters, go water-skiing and surfing or sit behind the wheel of speed motor boats and drift away into the turquoise sea. The surrounding waters are good for catching fish, and the fishing and cooking on the coals on the beach can easily give meaning to the day.

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