Suvali Beach
Suvali Beach[1] was previously known as Suwally or Swally (anglicised version of Suvali) or Swally Beach. Suvali Beach is an urban beach along the Arabian Sea situated near the village of Suvali in the Hazira suburb of Surat in Gujarat State, India. The black sand beach lies 25 kilometres (16 mi) from the centre of Surat and is the cleanest beach in India.
| Suvali Beach | |
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| Swally Beach | |
 Suvali Beach, Surat | |
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| Type | Semi-Urban, Sandy beach |
| Location | Konkan coast, Arabian Sea, Village of Suvali, Surat, Gujarat |
| Nearest city | Surat, India |
| Coordinates | 21°09′43.4″N 72°38′28″E |
| Operated by | Surat Municipal Corporation |
History
Suvali Beach was the gateway from where the East India Company made inroads into India.[2] in 1612, Captain Thomas Best encountered and defeated the Portuguese at the Battle of Swally. Suvali Beach is also known as the birthplace of the modern Indian Navy[3]
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See also
References
- "Suvali Beach, Surat, Tourism Hubs, Gujarat, India". www.gujarattourism.com.
- Sharma, Sachin (8 April 2003). "Hunt on to locate port of British entry". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- Khurana, Ashleshaa (21 November 2015). "Suvali: The birthplace of Indian Navy". Times of India. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
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