THE CHARMING BEACHES OF ANDHRA PRADESH IS BLESSED WITH

A 972 KM LONG COASTLINE AND

BOASTS OF MORE THAN 21 ACCESSIBLE

BEACHES. THE VIZAG AREA IS BLESSED

WITH SOME OF THE FINEST STRETCHES

OF BEACH ON THE EAST COAST.

GOLDEN SANDS AGAINST THE

BACKDROP OF BRIGHT BLUE WATERS

OF THE MAKE THESE

BEACHES IDEAL FOR

HOURS OF FAMILY FUN TIME. The most beautiful beach around , Rushikonda Beach, attracts many tourists all year round with its azure blue water and scenic beauty. The beach is also famous for water sports like water skiing, jet skiing and wind surfing. Andhra Pradesh Tourism has chosen this picturesque beach to build a magnificent beach resort - The Haritha Beach Resort.

13 KM FROM VISAKHAPATNAM BARUVA BEACH

Baruva Beach near is one of the oldest and most beautiful beaches in Andhra Pradesh. AP Tourism, with its facilities, aims to make this seaside paradise even more attractive to those looking for the 106 KM perfect coastal holiday. The famous FROM SRIKAKULAM Kotilingeshwara Swamy Temple and the old lighthouse are nearby tourist attractions.

BEACH Kalingapatnam Beach is close to the coastal town of Srikakulam. An incredibly scenic spot, the beach also houses a lighthouse constructed by the British, which offers a great view of the joining the Bay of Bengal. The beach is ideal for a weekend trip and is famous for its sea food specialties.

32 KM FROM SRIKAKULAM VODAREVU BEACH

Vodarevu is a gorgeous beach – a pleasant seaside retreat far from the hustle and bustle of city life. Vodarevu features a seaside fishing hamlet that doubles up as weekend getaway. Living with the local fishermen and digging into their delicious seafood preparations makes this trip absolutely worth it.

6 KM FROM CHIRALA

Source: indiamike.com ANTARVEDI

The temple and beach town of Antarvedi is a short drive from Dindi, in the . A launch pad allows visitors to land on the small island at the other side of the .

20 KM FROM DINDI

SURYALANKA

The natural beauty of Suryalanka beach and its proximity to Town makes it a regular haunt during the weekends, and on some auspicious days, for a dip in the sea. The beach is relatively flat with a gradual slope and a wide shore.

9 KM FROM BAPATLA

RAMAYAPATNAM

Ramayapatam is a small fishing village located on the coast of the Bay of Bengal, that once housed an old church which served as a landmark for ships cruising off the coast. A lighthouse offers a 62 KM panoramic view of this gorgeous stretch of beach. FROM ONGOLE PERUPALEM BEACH

The Perupalem Beach is located at a distance of 20 km from the town of Narasapur in the West Godavari District. The beach is famous for its scenic beauty and its natural bay. The waters of the beach are shallow and safe for tourists to swim in. The way to the beach is lined with paddy fields and coconut trees on both sides of the road.

20 KM FROM NARSAPUR Source: tours.kalyanakalpa.com

BHEEMUNIPATNAM BEACH

Bheemunipatnam or “Bheemli” is a sleepy fishing village near Vizag, and a former Dutch settlement. Bheemli’s untouched beaches are blessed with unending expanses of golden sand, and beautiful deep blue waters. The coastline is bordered by tall swaying palms that add to the beauty of the place immensely.

15 KM FROM VISAKHAPATNAM BEACH

Yarada Beach is situated 15 km from

Visakhapatnam, on the coast of the

Bay of Bengal. It is a quiet beach, ideal for

relaxing by the waves and sipping on cool

coconut water from the palms nearby.

The Dolphin’s Nose rockland and

lighthouse are nearby tourist attractions.

15 KM FROM VISAKHAPATNAM RAMAKRISHNA BEACH

Ramakrishna Beach gets its name from the Ramakrishna Mission Ashram nearby. Situated almost in the heart of Vizag, it’s the local favourite seaside spot. Museums, temples and several small eateries are located along the beach. The Matsyadarshini Aquarium and the Submarine Museum are major tourist attractions in the area.

VISAKHAPATNAM CITY K A K I N A D A Kakinada Beach is located on Uppada Road near Kakinada. The wide shore, clear B E A C H water, the silver sands and the golden sun attracts many a tourist to this beach. A beautiful park also adds to its attractiveness. It is an excellent place for the city dwellers to enjoy the pure and fresh sea breeze, and some sunbathing.

5 KM FROM KAKINADA

M Y P A D U B E A C H

Colourful boats lining the beachfront, fishermen tending to their nets, birds swooping down to pick up fish and children playing beach games are all common sights at this serene, picturesque stretch of beach. Water and beach sports like jet skiing and volleyball make this beach resort a big favourite among tourists who like a spot of activity.

25 KM FROM NELLORE New Delhi

INDIA Kolkata

Mumbai

Hyderabad Visakhapatnam Vijayawada Amaravati Baruva Kalingapatnam Tirupati Benagaluru Chennai Bheemunipatnam

Rushikonda Ramakrishna Yarada Kakinada Antarvedi Perupalem

Suryalanka

Vodarevu

Ramayapatnam

Mypadu

Andhra Pradesh Tourism Authority Andhra Pradesh Creativity & Culture Commission Sri. Himanshu Shukla, IAS, CEO Sri. Vijaya Bhaskar, CEO D No. 55-17-2-4, 5th Floor, Stalin Corporate Gantasala Music College Near CGO Complex, Industrial Estate, Auto Nagar Durgapuram, Vijayawada Vijayawada, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh - 520 007 Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh - 520 003 Phone: 0866 - 2552967 Phone: 0866 - 2434390 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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