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Bheemili beach is situated around 25 KMs from Vishakhapatnam at Bheemunipatnam, at the mouth of river Gosthani. Compared to the rocky beaches of Vizag, this is one of the safest beaches in Vizag for swimming.
India’s eastern coast’s oldest Dutch settlement which dates back to
around 17th century was in Bheemili. The cemetery is one of the
oldest cemeteries in India. Situated in the west of the town, the cemetery
reminds of the dutch who gave their lives here. The unique feature of the
cemetery is the depiction of the cause of the death on the grave enlivens the
past. Written in Portuguese this cemetery is located close to the sea beach.
There are 52 tombs spread across two locations. Out of which 15 are stone
capped and 5 of them have Dutch have inscriptions in Dutch language. These
inscriptions are even visible today. One of pyramid shaped grave of Federick
Kesslerus who died in Oct 8th 1661 is considered to be the earliest. This
cemetery is divided in two parts, while entering to the right is for British
people and rest of the area is for Dutch.
The 4-lane NTR beach road from RK beach at Vizag to Bheemili is a
beautiful drive through the coastline. The road passes through many small hills
and curves. After 10 KM from Vizag there is a famous sea beach Rushikonda
beach. From Rishikonda at a distance of 6 KM is Thotlakonda and at distance of
15 KM is the Bheemili beach. Just before arriving at Bheemili take right turn
to pass through the small fishing village. After enjoying the beach you can go
further as the road joins the beach road after passing through the clock tower
and main market of Bheemili. There is a road connection with NH 5 going towards
Bhubaneswar � Kolkata side from here.