Malpe Beach and St. Mary’s Island,Malpe is a popular beach near Udupi, known for its long sandy shore, water sports and the boat jetty to St. Mary’s Island, famous for its columnar lava rock formations. Tourists enjoy sunsets, seafood stalls and island trips, making Malpe a relaxed complement to Udupi’s temple visits.
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History & highlights
Malpe has been a fishing harbour and minor port for centuries, supporting Udupi’s coastal trade and seafood economy. St. Mary’s Island is historically linked to early European sailors (often associated with Vasco da Gama’s journey on the western coast). In modern times, improved connectivity and promotion turned Malpe into a key beach-and-island tourism cluster, pairing natural geology and sea views with nearby pilgrimage circuits.
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