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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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