Both these are excellent, safe
suburban beaches, linked by a rocky headland and accessed across a small
creek from mainland Mumbai. The Gorai creek barge looks like a jalopy
but is sturdy and serviceable. On the other side, Manori beach is a ten
minute rickshaw ride away, fringed with swaying palm trees and a row of
beachside cottage hotels. The most famous of these is Manori Bel, a cluster
of white washed spanish-style villas with clean bright rooms and charming
wicker furniture. Some of the houses in Manori village also double as
hotels where you can dump your belongings and order lunch before heading
for the beach. Nearby Gorai is more downmarket but less expensive. The
shacks for rent here are usually occupied by illicit couples or rowdy
picnic groups and the beach is full of dodging balls and flying frisbees.
Still, the sand is relatively clean and the water inviting.
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