A holiday of rest and recreation on the beaches are always on top of priorities list. Because on beaches there are a number of fun filled activities like action water sports, swimming, sightseeing, beach cruising etc. Gujarat has the longest coastline stretching around 1666 km. A visit to the beaches is an emotional one. As the sun rises or sets, the etheral beauty of unadulterated nature engulfs you. You can spend hours just staring at the clear blue waters with not a sound to disturb you, except the twittering of a bird or dropping of the leaves. Swimming and sunbathing amidst this sun-drenched, palm-fringed beaches provides a soothing tranquility. A tourist is offered a wealth of sea shore destinations-fine beaches, scenic coastlands, shore temples, sea facing palaces, historic sea forts, coastal villages, awe inspiring ship yards, princely cities that came up along the coast, bird watching spots and India's first Marine National park. 

Ahmedpur - Mandvi

Ahmedpur - Mandvi, picturesque and popular resort promises a fascinating experience of living on the seashore. Junagadh, a one time Nawab's retreat, Samudra Beach Resort here has recreated an environ flamboyantly ethnic with thatched huts and quaint swings. Lying around 170 km from Junagadh, the resort is an ideal spot for indulging in sea sports - water cycling, parasailing, surfing and many more. 

Ahmedpur Mandvi is one of the finest beaches on the Gujarat shoreline. The sea water is white and very perfect for swimming. Various water sports are offered like water scooters, skiing, surfing, para-sailing, speed boat trips. Cottage Resort Magico Do Mar is one of the highlight of this beach offering airconditioned rooms, pleasant lawns, palm groves. The resort bungalow facing garden towards sea offers wonderful sights which should not be missed. 

Diu island is a real pleasant surprise across the bridge from Ahmedpur Mandvi. Lying on the offshore of Gujarat mainland, minutes offshore from the mainland of Gujarat, yet has the feel of being like on a mediterranean island. Nothing can quite prepare you for the treasure-trove of Diu. Diu reflects the Portugese colonial period architecture like the churches, public buildings, bungalows with pastel shaded walls, truss roofs, terraces, galleries, clean wide road, neat clean beaches etc. Nagoa Beach is one of the most beautiful, white sanded, crescent shaped of quiet blue water and is perfect for swimming, wading, relaxing, water sports like jet skiing, knee board surfing, pony and camel riding. Other beaches here include Jalandhar a pleasant and quiet beach, Chakratirth Beach with sunset point, a Shiv Temple and a summer bungalow, Goghla Beach on the Diu union territory section, Simmer Beach promoting water sports, fishing, sailing etc., Gahirmata beach being made a resort soon. 

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Gopnath was the summer home of Maharaja Krishna Kumar Singhji of Bhavnagar. 75 kms from Bhavnagar, Gopnath is well connected by rail and bus to Ahmedabad. The breathtakingly beautiful sea coast with it’s spectacular limestone cliffs and great views, sea breezes and colourful birdlife, must have made an excellent break from the city during the summer months. The Gopnath beach has lovely, firm, sands for walking and shallow shore waters for wading, but the high tidal difference of the coast, makes the water murky and not very inviting for a long swim. Gopnath is the base for some spectacular sightseeing. Talja is a jain temple spiraling on a 350 foot high volcanic hill, Alang is the world's largest ship breaking zone. Besides this one can enjoy shopping for furniture, food stuff, crockery, utensils, textiles, home appliances salvaged from the ships. The 700 year old Gopnath temple is perhaps the only one in India with flags of 2 colours a white flag denoting a Vishnu temple and a saffron flag representing a Shiva temple.

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Location	10 Kms from Talaja
Distance	Bhavnagar (75 Kms)
STD Code	0278
Language	Gujarati, Hindi & English
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit	October to March
Entertainment	Swimming, Surfing
How to Reach	Air: Various domestic airlines connect Bhavnagar with Mumbai and Surat. Rail: It is on the Western Railway Line. It is 761 kms. from Mumbai via Ahmedabad and 788 kms. via Viramgam. Road: State transport buses and private luxury coaches connect various centres of Gujarat. It is situated 791 kms. from Mumbai via Ahmedabad and 200 kms. from Ahmedabad via Sihor.

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Chorwad

Chorwad, a small fishing village is a great place to enjoy views of rocky shores, boat riding and also a base to visit places like Porbandar, Somnath etc. There is a resort which was previously a palace built by Nawab Saheb Mohabbat Khan as a vacation spot for the hot summer days where he held weddings of his dogs, royal banquets and processions amidst cool breezes from the sea. Porbandar - the historic princely state on the shores of the Arabian Sea is famous for being the birthplace of the Father of The Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. His old residence Kirti mandir is now a memorial museum having a series of memorabalia and library. The Daria Mahal Palace facing the sea, is a delightful work of architecture.

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Location	23-km from Veraval
Distance	Junagadh (66 Kms)
STD Code	2876
Language	Gujarati, Hindi & English
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit	October to March
Entertainment	rocky shores, boat riding & fishing
How to Reach	Air: Chorwad is 40 kms. from Keshod Airport. Rail: The nearest railway station is Chorwad on the Ahmedabad-Veraval railway line.

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441 kms from Ahmedabad. Well known for it's holy temples and spiritual connections, Dwarka has some really pleasant beaches and sea views. Do not miss any of the other temples along the coast and the Ved Bhuvan,where Vedic principles are taught. Dwarka has some fine stretches of beaches, and though crowded by pilgrims, you can always find a quiet spot to unwind. Shore birds gather in large numbers along the coast.

Dwarka is an important city for Hindu Pilgrimage. This was the kingdom of Lord Krishna. The entire city was revealed by marine excavations. The city is famous for the Dwarkadish temple or Jagat Mandir. Dwarka has fine stretches of beach and though crowded by pilgrims one can always find quiet spots too. Large number of birds could be seen on the coast. There is a small island covered with temples, a white beach, coral reefs and extensive marine life. Dolphins and porpoise can be seen surfacing to breathe, sea turtles, octopus, star fish, sea urchins etc. inhabit the beach.

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Location	120 kms from Porbandar
Distance	Jamnagar (148 Kms)
STD Code	0288
Language	Gujarati, Hindi & English
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit	October to March
Entertainment	Swimming, Surfing & Boating
How to Reach	Air: Various domestic airlines connect Jamnagar to Mumbai. Rail: On the Western Railway with direct connections to Ahmedabad. Road: State transport buses and private luxury coaches connect Jamnagar with various centres of Gujarat.

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