Bassein Beach

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Located somewhere around 50 to 60 km away from the Mumbai city of Maharashtra in Bassein, Bassein Beach is splendid beach which infect become one of the major attractions of the town today. The striking blend of natural beauty with historical and religious importance that Bassein town offers could never ever get complete without the marvelous beach, which has been attracting tourists from far and wide.

Baseein Beach provides white sandy area which is just perfect for lazing around or leisurely walking aimlessly. The palm trees surrounding the beach certainly add to its picturesque magnificence. Being situated close to the Mumbai city of India, the beach has turned out to be one of the admired picnic spots for its inhabitants. A day at the beach serves as the ideal way for them to forget the anxieties of daily life and spend sometime with family.

In history, Baseein town was used as a shipbuilding destination by the Portuguese, in the early seventeenth century. Later they lost power to the Marathas, in the year 1739. The fort that was built by the Portuguese, at the time of their authority over the beach, can still be seen at present. Hence, apart from the beach, there are many other worth-visiting places at Bassein, including the fort and a many wonderful churches.