Alibaug Beach Distances: How Far Each Beach Is From Town and From Each Other

Ask five people how far Nagaon is from Alibaug Beach and you will get five answers, because "Alibaug" can mean the town, the bus stand or the whole coast. That matters when you are planning a day. Alibaug is not one beach. It is a run of beaches strung along the coast, from Mandwa in the north to Kashid and Murud in the south, and the gaps between them are longer than most first-time visitors expect.

This guide lays out how far each beach is from Alibaug town and from its neighbours, using public travel sources and the distances listed on our own property pages. For a comparison of what each beach is actually like, read our Best Beaches in Alibaug: A Complete Comparison. It sits within our Complete Alibaug Travel Guide.

Quick answer

• Closest to town: Alibaug Beach and Varsoli, both within about 3 km.
• South of town: Akshi (about 5 to 7 km) and Nagaon (about 7 to 9 km), with Revdanda further on at 15 to 17 km.
• North of town, towards the jetty: Kihim (10 to 12 km), then Awas, Sasawane and Mandwa Beach at 15 to 20 km.
• Furthest out: Kashid at 30 to 33 km and Murud at 48 to 50 km.
• Opposite ends: Nagaon and Kihim sit on opposite sides of town, about 19 km apart by road.

How these distances were put together

There is no single official chart of beach distances, and published figures vary by a few kilometres depending on where "Alibaug" is measured from. So the first list below gives ranges, taken where several travel sources broadly agree. The second list uses the distances listed on our own property pages, which are measured from each stay rather than from the beach itself. Treat every figure as an approximate road distance. Drive times change with traffic, the day of the week and the season.

Distance from Alibaug town

• Alibaug Beach (in town): 1.5 to 2.3 km
• Varsoli (edge of town): about 3 km
• Akshi (south): 5 to 7 km
• Nagaon (south): 7 to 9 km
• Kihim (north): 10 to 12 km
• Revdanda (south): 15 to 17 km
• Awas (north): 15 to 16 km
• Sasawane (north): 17 to 18 km
• Mandwa Beach (north): 18 to 20 km
• Kashid (south): 30 to 33 km
• Murud (south): 48 to 50 km

Two things stand out. The beaches people call "Alibaug" on weekend trips, Nagaon and Akshi, are not in the town at all. And the northern beaches near the jetty are about as far from town as Revdanda is on the other side.

Distances between beaches, from our stays

Our property pages list the distance and drive time from each stay to the beaches around it. Read together, they work as a map of how the coast is spaced out.

• Casa Sereno (Nagaon): Nagaon Beach 0.8 km (3 min), Akshi 4.5 km (12 min), Revdanda 8.7 km (22 min), Alibaug Beach 9.9 km (26 min), Thal 16 km (36 min), Kihim 19 km (44 min), Kashid 24 km (45 min).
• The Enchanted Nest (Akshi): Akshi Beach 0.1 km (2 min), Nagaon 4 km (12 min), Alibaug Beach 7.5 km (20 min), Varsoli 9.8 km (26 min), Revdanda 12 km (28 min), Kihim 17 km (40 min), Kashid 27 km (50 min).
• Blue Waves Resort (Alibaug town): Varsoli 1.7 km (6 min), Alibaug Beach and town 3.9 km (12 min), Thal 4.5 km (12 min), Akshi 8.8 km (20 min), Kihim 9.2 km (20 min), Nagaon 11 km (24 min), Awas 14 km (30 min), Kashid 34 km (70 min).
• Coast House (Mandwa and Awas): Awas 1 km (3 min), Sasawane 1.5 km (4 min), Mandwa Beach 4.9 km (13 min), Kihim 10 km (22 min), Thal 14 km (30 min), Alibaug Beach 18 km (36 min), Nagaon 24 km (48 min), Kashid 48 km (84 min).
• Hillside Villa (Kashid): Kashid Beach 6.7 km (12 min), Revdanda 12 km (22 min), Nagaon 21 km (40 min), Murud Beach 23 km (40 min), Alibaug Beach 28 km (53 min), Murud-Janjira Fort 28 km (55 min).

What the numbers tell you

Nagaon and Akshi are neighbours. They sit about 4 to 4.5 km apart, so you can do both in a single outing without feeling rushed. Our guides to Nagaon and Akshi help you decide how to split your time.

Nagaon and Kihim are not. From Casa Sereno, Kihim is listed at 19 km and 44 minutes. From Coast House, Kihim is 10 km away while Nagaon is 24 km. The coast simply does not run in a tidy line, and Kihim belongs to the northern group with Awas, Sasawane and Mandwa Beach. Our Kihim guide covers that stretch, and Nagaon vs Kihim vs Alibaug Beach compares the three directly.

Revdanda is within easy reach of Nagaon. It is listed at 8.7 km from Casa Sereno and 12 km from both The Enchanted Nest and Hillside Villa, which makes it a natural next stop on a southern day. Read the Revdanda Beach guide for what to see there.

Kashid is a commitment. It is 24 to 27 km from the Nagaon and Akshi side (45 to 50 minutes), 34 km from Alibaug town (70 minutes) and 48 km from the Mandwa side (84 minutes). Our Kashid travel guide is worth reading before you decide whether to make it a day trip or a separate stay.

Murud sits a little beyond Kashid. Hillside Villa lists Murud Beach at 23 km and Murud-Janjira Fort at 28 km, so the fort is a short step past the beach. See our Murud travel guide and the Murud-Janjira Fort guide.

Pairing beaches without wasting the day

These are suggestions based on the distances above rather than fixed routes.

• A southern day: Akshi, Nagaon and Revdanda, with each stop only 4 to 9 km from the last.
• A northern day: Awas, Sasawane, Mandwa Beach and Kihim, all within roughly 10 km of Coast House.
• A town day: Varsoli and Alibaug Beach, with Thal a short way along. Our Kolaba Fort guide fits well here.
• A far south day: Kashid and Murud together, rather than squeezed in at the end of another day.

Trying to cover Nagaon, Kihim and Kashid in one outing is a long day, since Nagaon to Kihim alone is listed at 44 minutes. If you want somewhere calm, our guide to the best quiet beaches in Alibaug helps you choose.

Choosing where to stay by the beach you want

The distance list is also a stay-selection tool, because the base you pick decides how much driving the rest of the trip takes.

• Nagaon: Casa Sereno is listed at 0.8 km from Nagaon Beach. It has six air conditioned bedrooms with private bathrooms, a swimming pool and a base occupancy of 14.
• Akshi: The Enchanted Nest is an 8 room boutique resort listed at 0.1 km from Akshi Beach, with an outdoor swimming pool.
• Alibaug town: Blue Waves Resort has 8 air conditioned rooms and a shared swimming pool, with Varsoli Beach listed at 1.7 km.
• Mandwa and Awas: Coast House is a six bedroom private pool villa with a base occupancy of 12 and a maximum of 30, and Awas Beach is listed at 1 km.
• Kashid: Hillside Villa is a four bedroom private pool villa with a base occupancy of 10 and a maximum of 16. Kashid Beach is listed at 6.7 km, so it suits a hillside base with the coast a short drive away rather than on the doorstep.

If you are arriving by ferry, our guide to Mandwa Jetty to Alibaug shows how far each stay is from the jetty. For a wider comparison of areas, see Best Areas to Stay in Alibaug.

Practical tips

• Check the live route on the day. Weekend afternoons and long weekends stretch drive times, especially around the town.
• Plan around one end of the coast. Fewer, longer beach stops usually make a better day than many short ones.
• Remember the sea. Swimming and water activities can be restricted in rough weather, so check conditions before you set out.
• Decide your arrival route first. Where you land, whether the Mandwa jetty or the road, changes which end of the coast is easiest to reach. Our Mumbai to Alibaug guide compares the options.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Nagaon Beach from Alibaug Beach?

About 9 to 11 km by road. Casa Sereno lists Alibaug Beach at 9.9 km (26 minutes), and Blue Waves lists Nagaon at 11 km (24 minutes).

How far is Akshi Beach from Nagaon Beach?

Around 4 to 4.5 km, which is about 12 minutes by road, according to the distances on our property pages.

Which beach is closest to Alibaug town?

Alibaug Beach is in town, and Varsoli is about 3 km away. Both are quicker to reach than Nagaon or Akshi.

How far is Kashid from Alibaug?

Public sources put Kashid at roughly 30 to 33 km from Alibaug town. Blue Waves lists it at 34 km, about 70 minutes by road.

Are Nagaon and Kihim close together?

No. They are about 19 km apart by road, on opposite sides of Alibaug town.

Plan your stay with Privy Stays

Once you know which stretch of coast suits you, the rest of the trip is easier to plan. Browse villas in Nagaon, villas in Mandwa or our wider villa collection, then get in touch with your dates and group size and we will help you shortlist a place that matches the beaches you have in mind.