St. Mary's isles are group of islands accessible by ferry from Malpe. Vascoda Gama appears to have touched the island in 1498 before he reached Calicut. The Islands are just a few scattered projections of rock rising out of the Arabian Sea round about Malpe. The northern most island is about a square mile in area and not more than 250 yards in width. It has a coconut garden, which makes it the shadiest isle of the group and gives it a true south sea color.
It is noted for its famous basalt rocks, which have crystallized into columns and split into hexagonal mosaic. Perhaps, this is the only spot in India where basaltic rocks show up such peculiar formations. The isles hold out possibilities of being developed into a holiday resort if only a weekend launch service and tourist facilities are arranged.
How to reach there:
From Malpe many fishing boaters provide service of carrying and bringing back the visitors. It is advised that visitors should carry drinking water and food items with them, as there is no facility at island.
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The area of MAngalore is very famous for the beauty. And also the Sea & Beach as well. And also travel by boates are good.
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