Mangalore (Mangaluru) is a picturesque city situated between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghat mountain ranges. It is the chief port city of Karnataka and is located at a distance of about 371 km from Bangalore. Mangalore stands in the vicinity of some of the most scenic beaches of the country. If you are planning a trip to this coastal city and want to enjoy the beauty of the seashores, a visit to the wonderful beaches near Mangalore is a must.
Panambur Beach
Panambur Beach is located 10Kms from the city of Mangalore, India. Known for its cleanliness and safety, this is the city’s most visited beach.The festivities include boat races, beach sports and sand sculpture contests.
Kapu Beach
Kaup Beach is one of the major beaches in the city of Mangalore.It is famously known to house an old lighthouse that was apparently built in the year 1901. The lighthouse is open for visitors during certain periods of time in the course of the day.
St. Mary’s Island (Malpe)
St. Mary’s Islands, also known as Coconut Island and Thonsepar, are a set of four small islands in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Malpe in Udupi, Karnataka, India.
Maravanthe Beach
Maravanthe is a village and a beach near Kundapura, Karnataka, India. Outlook travel considers it one of Karnataka’s most beautiful beaches. It is about 55 km from Udupi.
Someshwar Beach
Someshwar Beach located near Ullal Railway Station is a well known beach near Mangalore. This beach is famous for clean & white sands. It is one of the popular Mangalore places to visit.
Tannirbhavi Beach
Tannirbhavi (also spelled as Tannirbavi) is one of the popular beaches in Mangalore city, and comes second in popularity to the nearby Panambur beach.
Pilikula Nisargadhama
Pilikula Nisargadhama is picnic spot / hangout at Vamanjoor near Mangalore in Karnataka.