In today’s time, we all know most of Mumbai’s beaches have become dirty because of increasing accumulation of garbage there, but Madh Island is one of the cleanest beaches in mumbai and is very beautiful.
It is a very famous and renowned beach. Situated on the North-Western coast of Mumbai, Madh Island beach is made of a cluster of little villages and farmlands. It is an accidental community of artists and creative entrepreneurs.
The shore of the beach is surrounded by mangroves which not only adds to its scenic beauty, but also separates it from the hustle and bustle of the main city. People in Mumbai often visit this charming beach with friends and families to take a break from their busy lives and chill for a bit.
The best time to visit the Madh Island beach is from October to June because of the pleasant weather during that time. The rich upper class people of Mumbai often host parties there to embrace the calm and peaceful environment, as it is rightfully said- An Ocean Breeze, puts the mind at ease.
There are a lot more attractions and facts about the Madh Island which will excite you to go there, as it is a perfect destination for anyone who wishes to relax and chill. You can do various activities there such as:
- Go take a walk on the beach for your peace of mind and build sand castles.
- People get to be a part of the local fishing communities that are situated close to the seashore and experience the joy of fishing.
- The vibe is amazing and you can enjoy and refresh your mind by listening to the classy beats and tunes played by the DJs on this beach.
- It is a popular location for the shooting of films and even you can explore the sets of famous films.
- There are few well-known five star hotels situated on this beach. You can enjoy the alluring view of the beach and even get relaxed by going to a spa.
There are a lot of varieties of dried fish available for you to buy at reasonable prices.
There are several Madh Island attractions one can visit.
Erangal Beach
It is a scenic village situated on Madh Island and famous for the Erangal beach and the farming community there. The village has two ancient forts and the Dana Pani Beach which interests the tourists. Farming is the main occupation of the inhabitants there.
Another must-visit is the ‘Madh Fort’, which is also known as ‘Versova Fort’, is a site that was built by the Portuguese. This fort was used as a watchtower by the Portuguese and presently, the Indian Armed Forces and the Navy use it for training cadets.
It looks decent from the outside but is internally dismantled. Travelers can appreciate the view of Gorai, Worli and Mumbai Beach Skyline from there.
St. Bonaventure Church
Next is the is the ‘St. Bonaventure’, which is an ancient church, situated very close to the beach. It was also built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. The best day to visit the church is the 2nd Sunday of January, which is the Annual Feast Day of St. Bonaventure.
Have you heard of the song tujhe Aksa beach ghuma dun, aa chalti kya? It was shot on this renowned location of mumbai – Aksa beach, which is located within the Aksa village in Malad and is close to the Madh Island. People go there for picnics and there are a lot of hotels situated there.
Kileshwar Mahadev Temple
It is a prominent temple of Lord Shiva located near Madh Fort. This is one of the spiritual attractions at Madh Island.
Another beach near Madh Island is Marve Beach, which is famous for fishing. Even you can go fishing to kill time and learn a new art i.e, fishing.things you need to carry are a string, hook, some bait (earthworm, shells, prawn) and patience obviously. You can find many street food vendors there.
If you are excited after reading this you should just make a plan with your friends or family and go and explore the beauty and calmness there. You can either go by ferry, bus, train or car.
I hope this blog is useful to you if you are planning to go on a weekend and chill. Let me know your wonderful experiences in the comments below.