6 km from Udupi, this beautiful stretch of soft sands
is just as popular in Udupi as the Juhu Beach is in Mumbai. The calm and
serene surroundings of the place, it is fit for splashing around in blue
waters of the Udyavara River, also known as the Malpe River, and swim as
much as you want. One can see fishermen carrying nets full of fishes out
of the sea and sailing in the distant waters in their fishing boats in
the hopes of catching more and more fish. Malpe is an important port
city of Karnataka and is famous for fisheries. Malpe river is used for
navigation for small cargo boats for about 10 km during high tides.
Well-endowed with the blessings of natural beauty and natural port, it
has been a centre of commercial activities for a long time.The sea has carved a place between the rocky islands and the shores as a safe anchorage for ships and vessels during rough and stormy weather conditions. The most important livelihood of the people here depends on its fishing industry and fish curing industry. Virgin beach, golden sands, dancing green palm trees, clear blue skies and playful calls of the sea waves make it an idyllic picnic spot. The place has a niche for creating the perfect holiday mood and experience and offers picturesque views of the sea. Indulge in beach activities such as bathing in the sea, riding the sea waves, boating, fishing and angling, a lazy stroll on the beautiful beach or just sunbathing. You may also opt to visit the nearby excursion point of St. Mary's Island, where you can reach via boat cruise.
