Alibaug is a coastal town in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. Situated 30 km south of Mumbai in the Raigad district, Alibaug was an important naval base of the Maratha king, Shivaji.
Alibaug is an all-season destination. Alibaug is known for its abundant greenery and scenic landscape. Alibaug and the surrounding areas were of strategic importance in the past, and the Marathas, the Portuguese and the British, vied for its control.
The sea port of Kolaba, which Shivaji built in 1680, is also the town’s most popular attraction. Alibaug was developed by the Maratha admiral, Kanhoji Aangre.
The other attractions in Alibaug are the Alibaug Fort, Varsoli Beach, and Nagaon Beach.
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