Most weekend guides to Alibag send you to the crowded beaches near the town. Drive further south along the Revdanda–Murud road and the coast gets quieter: old Portuguese forts, a river mouth, a lighthouse and long empty stretches of sand. The Seascape sits at Korlai, right in the middle of it, so here is how we would spend a few days exploring.
1. Korlai Fort and its lighthouse
Korlai Fort, also known as Morro or Castle Curlew, was built by the Portuguese to guard the entrance of the river, with the sea on three sides. It is only a few kilometres from the resort. The walk starts from Korlai village and takes you through grassland, and the effort is rewarded with wide views of the Arabian Sea. The fort itself is in a ruined state, so go for the setting and the views rather than for grand architecture. An automated lighthouse, built in 1955, stands at the southern gate.
Carry water, wear shoes with a good grip, and go in the early morning or an hour before sunset. The midday sun on the open hillside is strong.
2. Revdanda Fort and beach
Revdanda lies at the mouth of the Kundalika River and has its own Portuguese fort, built in the 16th century. The ruins are scattered through the village and are best explored slowly on foot. The beach is quiet and family-friendly, and a fair part of the charm is simply the drive along the coast to reach it.
3. Kashid Beach
If you want a proper beach day, Kashid is the usual choice. It is roughly 12 km from Korlai Fort, with soft white sand and a long, open shoreline. It gets busy on weekends and holidays, so a weekday morning is calmer. Many visitors pair it with a quiet evening back at the resort rather than staying until sunset crowds build up.
4. Murud-Janjira Fort
Murud-Janjira is one of the strongest sea forts on this coast, dating back to the 16th century. It stands on an island off Murud village and is reached by boat. Plan for two to three hours for the visit, and check boat timings on the day, because services depend on the weather and sea conditions and are usually limited or paused in the monsoon. Murud itself also has a beach and a few local eateries.
5. Eat like the coast does
This stretch of the Konkan has its own food: fresh fish, surmai and pomfret fry, sol kadhi, vade and modak in season. Between sightseeing stops, the easiest way to taste it is at the resort's own kitchen, which serves Konkani dishes alongside multi-cuisine options. Details are on our dining page.
A simple two-day plan
- Day 1: Settle in, spend the afternoon at the pool or the lawn, then a bonfire evening and a Konkani dinner.
- Day 2, morning: Early walk up to Korlai Fort and the lighthouse, back for a late breakfast.
- Day 2, afternoon: Revdanda Fort and beach, then Kashid if you still have energy.
- Day 3 (if you can stay): Murud-Janjira by boat, weather permitting.
Stay where the gate opens onto the sea
Our open-to-sky private pool suites and sea-view rooms are a few minutes from Korlai Fort. Ask us for dates and current rates.
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