Location : Andhra Pradesh, south India
Major Beaches : Ramakrishna Beach, Maypad Beach
Best time to Visit : Throughout the Year


About Andhra Pradesh Beaches
Andhra Pradesh in the southern part of India is a state more famous for its historic and religious monuments. A lesser known yet equally enchanting attraction of the region are its numerous picturesque beaches that successfully draw a fair number of tourists throughout the year. A 1000 km long coastline that covers more than half of the state's districts offer various kinds of beaches with opportunities of relaxation and amusement. Unlike the beaches in Kerala and Goa, the beaches in Andhra Pradesh remain untouched by hectic tourist activity, thus lending it a unique secluded charm.

Famous Beaches in Andhra Pradesh
Bheemunipatnam Beach
Bheemunipatnam is a small town located 24 km away from Vishakhapatnam on the banks of river Gosthani. The beach here consists of endless sprawls of golden sands interspersed with mangrove forests. The surf is clear and calm, providing ideal conditions for swimming and other water sports. Other attractions in the region include the ruins of a centuries old Dutch settlement in addition to a few other historic monuments.

Ramakrishna Beach
Situated along the waters of the Lawson's Bay, Ramakrishna beach is a beautiful beach consisting of miles long stretches of silvery sands interlaced with beautiful rock formations. The beach provides plenty of opportunities of fun and relaxation, and is thus always crowded by locals and tourists.

Manginapudi Beach
Manginapudi was an important port city during ancient times, where ships and traders arrived with their stock from around the world. The place is today known for its sandy beaches that provides a place of relaxation for both locals and tourists. The beach side eateries serve delicious sea food while the beautifully laid out garden situated near by is another favourite hangout place for the tourists.

Maypad Beach
Maypad beach, situated just 25 km from Nellore is famous for its stunning views. You can watch the games of the sea all day and still not get tired by the fascinating views of the blue waters of the ocean hitting against the rocks. There are plenty of other attractions in the region that will keep you engrossed during the evenings.

Rishikonda Beach
Rishikonda beach is the ideal destination for water and adventure sports enthusiasts with numerous opportunities of exciting water sports on offer. The beach is situated 8 km from Vizag, a distance which can be easily covered by any of the local means of transport. Some of the major water sports here are activities such as swimming, sea surfing, water skiing and plenty of other fun filled activities.