Baruva Beach

Baruva Beach is a sandy coastal beach located at Baruva village in Sompeta mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, where the Mahendra Tanaya River meets the Bay of Bengal. Once a historic port during the British era, it is known for its long shoreline, coconut palm groves, and a historic lighthouse. The beach is noted for its relatively calm waters, scenic river-sea confluence, and quiet, less-commercialized setting along the east coast.

Visitors can expect a long, wide sandy shoreline bordered by coconut groves where the Mahendra Tanaya River meets the Bay of Bengal. The setting is open and relatively undeveloped with views of the sea, river creek, fishing boats, and the Baruva Lighthouse nearby. Areas to explore include the main beach stretch, the river mouth and backwaters, and the lighthouse vicinity. Activities are centered on beach walks, sightseeing and photography in a calm, rural coastal environment.

Baruva was an important port town on the east coast during the British colonial period, used for maritime trade and export of goods until around 1948 when port operations declined. A lighthouse was established near the beach to aid navigation along this coastline, marking its historic maritime importance.

The beach is part of a traditional fishing village landscape and is associated with local coastal life in northern Andhra Pradesh. The nearby river-sea confluence area holds local significance and is visited alongside small coastal temples in the Baruva-Sompeta area.