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{{Short description|Beach in Karnataka, India}}
{{Infobox beach
|name=Padubidri Beach
|image=Blue Flag Beach Padubidri1.jpg
|caption=
|location=[[Padubidri]], [[Udupi district]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]]
|coordinates={{coord|13|07|55|N|74|45|44|E|region:IN|display=inline,title}}
|type=Sandy beach
|water_bodies=[[Arabian Sea]]
}}

'''Padubidri Beach''' is a coastal beach located at [[Padubidri]] in the [[Udupi district]] of [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. It is one of the [[Blue Flag beach|Blue Flag-certified]] beaches in the country, recognized for its cleanliness, environmental sustainability, and well-maintained facilities. The beach is known for its golden sands, tranquil waters, and lush green surroundings, attracting tourists and nature enthusiasts.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kamila |first=Raviprasad |date=2020-10-11 |title=Kasarkod, Padubidri beaches accorded ‘Blue Flag’ tag |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/kasarkod-padubidri-beaches-accorded-blue-flag-tag/article32827723.ece |access-date=2025-02-12 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Punepulse |date=2024-11-28 |title=Coastal Tourism: Kasargod and Padubidri Beaches Earn Blue Flag Certification for Sustainability - PUNE PULSE |url=https://www.mypunepulse.com/coastal-tourism-kasargod-and-padubidri-beaches-earn-blue-flag-certification-for-sustainability/ |access-date=2025-02-12 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-12-15 |title=Karnataka: Tourists to get access to Blue Flag-certified Padubidri beach from December 17 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/karnataka-tourists-to-get-access-to-blue-flag-certified-padubidri-beach-from-december-17/articleshow/79742750.cms |access-date=2025-02-12 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Location and accessibility ==
Padubidri Beach is situated approximately {{Convert|24|km}} from [[Udupi]] and {{Convert|50|km}} from [[Mangalore International Airport]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=One of India’s cleanest beaches is ready for tourists |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/travel-news/one-of-indias-cleanest-beaches-is-ready-for-tourists/articleshow/79789869.cms |access-date=2025-02-12 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> It is easily accessible by:
* Road: Regular bus services and taxis from Udupi and Mangalore.
* Rail: The nearest railway station is in [[Padubidri]].
* Air: The closest airport is [[Mangalore International Airport]].

== Environmental significance ==
Padubidri Beach is one of the few beaches in India that has received the prestigious [[Blue Flag beach]] certification from the [[Foundation for Environmental Education]] (FEE) in Denmark. This certification ensures high standards in: - Water quality - Safety measures - Environmental education and awareness - Waste management and eco-friendly tourism<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Aarav |date=2024-11-17 |title=A Guide to Karnataka’s Blue Flag Beaches: Kasarkod and Padubidri for a Sustainable Getaway |url=https://pune.news/travel/a-guide-to-karnatakas-blue-flag-beaches-kasarkod-and-padubidri-for-a-sustainable-getaway-268105/ |access-date=2025-02-12 |website=PUNE.NEWS |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Padubidri Beach undergoes sea change to secure intl eco tag |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/padubidri-beach-undergoes-sea-change-to-secure-intl-eco-tag-900269.html |access-date=2025-02-12 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>

== Conservation efforts ==
Padubidri Beach follows eco-friendly practices to maintain cleanliness and sustainability: - Plastic-free zones - Solar-powered lighting - Proper waste management systems - Beach clean-up drives and environmental awareness programs<ref>{{Cite web |title=Travellers, The Cleanest Beach In India Is Now Open For Tourists! |url=https://www.india.com/travel/articles/travellers-the-cleanest-beach-in-india-is-now-open-for-tourists-4275816/ |access-date=2025-02-12 |website=www.india.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-21 |title=#DiscoverTheUndiscovered: The World's Cleanest Beach In Karnataka Is Now Open For Tourists |url=https://www.travelandleisureasia.com/in/destinations/padubidri-beach/ |access-date=2025-02-12 |website=Travel and Leisure Asia {{!}} India |language=en-IN}}</ref>

== Best time to visit ==
The ideal time to visit Padubidri Beach is between October and May, during the dry season, when the weather is pleasant and the sea remains calm.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Blue Flag tag: Visitors throng Padubidri Beach |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/blue-flag-tag-visitors-throng-padubidri-beach-904497.html |access-date=2025-02-12 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>

== See also ==

* [[List of beaches in Karnataka|Beaches of Karnataka]]
* [[Tourism in Karnataka]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
{{Commons category}}
* [https://karnatakatourism.org/tour-item/padubidri-blue-flag-beach/ Karnataka Tourism - Padubidri Beach]
* [https://www.udupitourism.com/padubidri-beach.html Udupi Tourism - Padubidri Beach]

[[Category:Beaches of Karnataka]]
[[Category:Geography of Udupi district]]

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