Located just 25km from Malvan city, Tondavali beach is a replica of Tarkarli beach and is a popular destination for tourists looking to relax and rejuvenate. The beach offers a variety of water sports, such as sailing, water-scooter riding, banana rides, and scuba diving near Kawada rock island. Tourists can also explore the twin islands Khot-Juva and Paan-khot Juva, located in the Kalaval creek, and visit Sangam point, where the creek meets the Arabian Sea. Additionally, the area has two main temples, Shri Vagheshwar and Shri Datta Mandir, and the Gopal-Krishna Temple, with beautiful carvings in Talashil. Anglers can also enjoy fishing from Kalaval Bridge. The main occupation of Tondavali villagers is fishing, and visitors can sample the local fish such as Bangada, surmai, Paplet, Kolambi, and Tarli. Lastly, the Bhadrakali temple in Rewari village can be visited by boat from Talashil, and the Sarjekot port is being developed to the south of Tondavali. At the same time, a world-class ‘sea-world’ project is proposed to take shape shortly.
