Today what you see is not the same Mumbai that was there to four centuries back. Mumbai was a cluster of seven islands including Colaba, Little Colaba, Bombay, Mahim, Parel, Mazgaon, and Worli. The current Mumbai that we see today came into existence in 1895. So, today’s peninsula of Mumbai, centuries back was an archipelago.Located on the Konkan Coast of Maharashtra and the West Coast of India, Mumbai is blessed with the magnificent Arabian Sea. In a heated discussion on which city is the best Mumbaikar always puts an end to the discussion by saying; ‘We have Sea’, and surprisingly the discussion ends.
Mumbai is blessed with beautiful beaches and coastlines. If you have toured Mumbai even once you would have explored the beaches or the coastlines. Be it Marine Drive, Shivaji Park, Juhu Beach, or Bandra Bandstand every coastline and beach in Mumbai has serenity in its own way.
Take for example Mumbai Versova Beach, the moment you sit on tetrapods facing the majestic Arabian Sea, the only thing you will hear is the waves colliding with the shore and the only thing you will feel is marine air.
Versova Beach is located in Andheri, an extension of Juhu Beach, and is one of the underrated beaches and one of the best picnic spots in Mumbai. It is one of the cleanest beaches in Mumbai, although a few years back it was commonly known as the dirtiest beach in Mumbai. The beach of Versova underwent a massive clean-up drive in 2016. This tough grind by the activists led to the basking of the 80 endangered species of turtle famously known as olive ridleys that came for basking on the shore of Versova Beach Mumbai for the first time in 20 years.Today you can see people including youngsters and adults visiting Mumbai Versova Beach regularly, some spending their leisure time, while some doing exercise. Also, don’t be surprised and try to act a little cool if you see your favourite Bollywood and television actor strolling, jogging, or even playing volleyball with the locals at Versova Beach Mumbai.
Mumbai Versova Beach is also famous for its water sports including jet skiing, speed boating, banana, sofa, and dragon riding. If not water sports then you can also go with ATV rides which is equally fun.
