Overview

Alibaug or Alibag falls under Raigad district in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, a picturesque coastal town with placid and pristine beaches flushed with warm and soothing Sun. Also known as ‘Shreebag', Alibaug is also the headquarters of the Raigad district. It's a fantastic weekend gateway that you can visit when in Mumbai. Just 135 kms from the maximum city, Alibag is also a popular center for business conferences during the weekdays.

Seat for the affluent, you will find open farm lands and big bungalows that are often a few hundred meters from the Sea. The town and its surrounding villages are the historic hinterland of Bene Israeli Jews. You will find a Jewish synagogue in the Israel Ali area of the town. Alibag is found mention in history leaves as being developed by Shivaji's naval chief Kanhoji Angre.

Tourism is the mainstay of Alibag, however, there are quite a few industrial units too, adding affluence to this coastal town. Industries like Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers, Ispat Industries (Mittal Group), Vikram Ispat (Birla Group) and Gas Authority Of India Limited have created a better standard of living for Alibag.

Alibag is especially attractive among the tourists because of its fresh air, clean water and clean sands. Famous for its beaches, Alibag is always a hotspot for the beach lovers. Some of the cherished beaches are as under: