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The scenic beach is naturally the main attraction here. You can spend hours sun-bathing and lazing on the sands. The beach is also well lit up at night and the street lights reflect in the waters, making an attractive display.
Sail across to St. Mary Island, with black volcanic rocks formations, this island is popular for water sports- kayaking, sailing and a beautiful beach, so soak up the sun and frolic in the sea.
Visit Baindur, a tiny village 45 km from Maravanthe, with a beautiful beach and scenic sunsets. Close by is Ottinane with a rocky overhanging cliff, known as Sunset Point. As you drive further, you can visit the spectacular Belaka Theertha Falls where the water falls off a great cliff. Mist covered and scenic, the place is ideal for a day's excursion trip. Maravanthe beach is one of the most picturesque locations in South Kannada. This beautiful beach is situated 9 km east of Kundapur, Karnataka. On the western side is the Arabian Sea, while on the eastern side runs the Saurpanika River. The West Coast road passes in between the sea and the river. The Kodachari Hills form a backdrop to the Saurpanika River,
making the scenery absolutely magnificent. Well known for the sunsets
and sunrise, the beach is growing in popularity as a tourist
destination.
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