Around Nivati

Tarkarli beach boasts of the finest talcum powder sand to be found along the Konkan - this is not a travel writer's cliche. The water is so clear that you can see the sea bed upto a depth of 15 ft or more. With a long coastline lined by 'suru' trees Tarkarli features as one of the most picturesque destination in the entire Konkan stretch. Notwithstanding the proximity to Goa, Tarkarli still is one of the most popular beaches in southern Konkan.

A bird watchers paradise Burnt island is one of the three main islands off the coast from Nivati. Burnt island is a traditional roosting and nesting site of the Indian Swiftlet, the Edible nest swiftlet and many more species of avians. The nests of Edible nest swiftlet is believed to have aphrodisiac properties in the Far East Asian countries. Boats are available from Nivati to Burn island.

The little fishing village of Devbag lies wedged between the sea and Karli river to the south of Tarkarli beach. A peninsula with the sea on one side and the Karli river on the other Devbag is a pleasent hamlet near Malvan. Dont be surprised when you see the many grottos dedicated to various christaian saints in Devbag. Boating at Devbag sangam and snorkeling are the prime attractions of Devbag.