Dapoli Beach
Dapoli a small town in the Ratnagiri district is everything a holiday destination should be. A perfect place for a beach holiday, Dapoli has something for every one. With a long stretch of beach extending from Kolthare and Dabhol in the south and Kelshi in the north,Dapoli has one of the longest stretch of beaches. The Dapoli temples seaforts hotsprings and archaeological sites around Dapoli makes it a complete holiday destination.
Dapoli has one of the longest stretch of beach in the entire Konkan. The Dapoli beaches starting from Dabhol stretches through Ladghar and Karde right uptil Kelshi. Most of the beaches in Dapoli have a fine white sand cover however underneath it is fine black sand. Most of the beaches in Dapoli are connected but for a few creeks in between and the adventurous can try a bike ride over the rocky stretches to reach the adjacent beach!
Adventure in Dapoli
Water sports is available in few of the Dapoli beaches as of now (Palande Dapoli). Dolphin watch rides is the most popular activity in Dapoli. It can cost between 150 – 250 RS per person. Parasailing is arranged in most of the beaches Dapoli in the evenings especially on weekends.
How to reach:
Best Route from Kolhapur to Dapoli
Chandoli – Amba Ghat – Karnjari – Pali – Hathkumbe – Nivli Phata – Chiplun – Khed – Dapoli
Best Route from Pune to Dapoli
Pune – Bhor – Mahad – Poladpur – Khed – Dapoli
Best Route from Mumbai to Dapoli
Panvel – Rohe – Mahad – Khed – Dapoli