Redi

Redi is a coastal village of Sindhudurg District in the state of Maharashtra. Situated on the shores of the Arabian Sea and dotted by coconut and cashew trees, the coastal village can be reached from Vengurla.

Earlier known as Redipattanam, Redi was an important sea port during olden times. Over the years, it has become a tourism destination due to its virgin beaches along with historic monuments like Yashwantgad Fort.

Yashwantgad Fort, a major sightseeing attraction of Redi, was built during the reign of the Marathas. Among notable religious shrines in and around Redi are Ganesha Temple, Swayambhu Shiv Temple, Rampurush Temple, Mauli Temple and Navadurga Temple. Aaravali, Shiroda, Vengurla, Kanyale and the historic fort at Terekhol nearby can also be visited.

Among all the religious shrines in the region, Ganesha Temple is the most notable. This temple has an idol of Lord Ganesha with two hands. The Ganesha idol was extracted from a mine nearby. Vengurla in the vicinity to Redi is popular for fishing hamlets. Along with activities such as fishing, visitors can explore the Arabian Sea by hiring a catamaran.

Redi does not have its own airport and railway station. The International Airport of Goa at Dabolim is the nearest airport, which has worldwide flight connections. Sawantwadi Railway Station at a distance of 25 km is the closest rail head to Redi. Besides, Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation and Kadamba Transport Corporation provide regular bus services to the coastal village.

The coastal village of Redi experiences tropical climate all through the year. However, summers are comparatively hot but there are no extreme weather conditions. Pleasant climatic conditions have made Redi a retreat for all seasons.