When you are at konkantrip beach home stay, Dapoli please make sure to visit Harnai Beach. The Harnai beach which is also called Harne bunder is the location for a daily fish auction, where you get fresh fish. The location, the Suvarnadurg fort on the back the bullock carts and the noise makes it a very unique experience which one should not miss.The fish market is located on the beach itself. It starts everyday at around 4pm and 8 am every morning when the fresh catch is unloaded from the boats.
The Harnai port was once Naval capital of Shivaji maharaj naval fleet with Kanoji Angre as there head admiral. There is a small light house besides the port which a nice place to enjoy the evening with light breeze and gives a lovely view of other forts like Kanakdurg , Suvarnadurg.
When you are here please do not miss the chance to buy a fresh catch and yes dont forget to bargain local ladies vendors. Hand us over the catch and we will prepare it for you at a very nominal charges. The ideal time to visit this place is from August to June.
As the local fisherman respects mother nature fishing is closed in monsoons as it is the breeding time for the fishes therefore fishing is avoided.
When you visit Dapoli make sure you give this place a visit.
Ideal time for visit : August to June
Time required for the trip : 90 minutes
Distance from the our property : 2 kms