Alibaug is an idyllic town on the western coast of India, known as the Konkan region. It lies on almost the same latitude as the southern tip of Mumbai and is very close to this tip across the narrow strip of the Arabian Sea.

By road it is a three-hour drive from Mumbai as the route winds north from the Mumbai peninsula to Navi Mumbai and then curves and moves south along the mainland coast. Alibaug has a lovely beach that is unspoiled. There is a historic fort that is now in ruins just off the beach. The hill range of the Western Ghats line the other side of the city giving it a unique character of greenery and the blue of the ocean. It's a wonderful place to take a relaxed vacation with nothing on your mind. Alibaug is a place for a vacation. An unhurried pace of life is a small town with a beautiful beach and the green hills on the other side, free of pollution and noise.

Alibaug was developed in the 17th century by Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre, the Naval chief of King Shivaji's kingdom.Declared as a Taluka place in 1852. Added four Talukas and Kulaba district was formed in 1869. Alibaug was developed in the 17th century by Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre, the Naval chief of King Shivaji's kingdom.Declared as a Taluka place in 1852. Added four Talukas and Kulaba district was formed in 1869.

Many people used to call Alibaug as Shribag. Now they formed 'Shribag' as a part of Alibaug. Some people used to mention Alibaug as 'Kulaba'. Alibaug is quiet with a moderate number of tourists who come over on the weekend. Alibaug is a frequent getaway for people in Mumbai with many owning farmhouses off the beach. The launch from Mumbai makes it closer although during the monsoons a boat ride is not advisable.Alibaug is an old town relating to the Maratha.