Alibag, Maharashtra · Alibag travel guide
Beach

Alibaug Beach is a popular beach known for black sand, calm waters, and views of Kolaba Fort, making it ideal for sunset walks and leisure trips.
| Time to spend | About 2 h (1.5–3 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 4:30–6:30 PM — sunset on the shoreline and Kolaba fort view |
| Avoid | 12–3 PM — hot sun and hot sand |
| Best months | Oct–Mar |
| Months to avoid | Jun–Aug |
| Entry fee | Free entry |
| Opening hours | Mon–Sun: 12:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Effort | Easy |
| Good for | Families, Kids, Elderly, Couples, Solo, Groups |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 on Google (40,887 reviews) |
Monsoon brings rough seas and swimming is unsafe; weekends and holidays are packed.



Most visitors spend about 2 h; 1.5–3 h depending on pace.
4:30–6:30 PM, for sunset on the shoreline and Kolaba fort view. The best months are Oct–Mar.
Entry is free.
Mon–Sun: 12:30 AM–6:30 PM.