A small arc shaped beach with clean waters and white sand and is located just north of Tarkarli beach. The beach is not much crowded and have a few but very good homestay and resort options. The place is ideal for those who want to stay close to the Malvan town.

Duration of stay: A two day stay is recommended. 

Things to do at Chivla:

• The Chivla beach is very beautiful and captivating, keeping you occupied for most of your time.
• In the evening one can visit Rock Garden recently developed close to Chivla beach.
• Visit Sindhudurg/Malvan fort -Malvan jetty is 20 minutes journey via road from Chivla.Tickets are avalable @ Rs 25/adult.
• Snorkeling or scuba diving is available near Sindhudurg/Malvan Fort through out the year except in monsoons. Tickets and professional guides are available at Malvan jetty @ Rs 250/person.
• Other near by places within 30 minutes drives are the famous Tarkarli beach, Devbagh beach, Devbagh sangam where river Karli meet the Arabian sea.
Boat rides to the Karli river backwaters or into Arabian sea to explore Tsumani island, Bhogve beach, Nivati beach from Devbagh sangam.
• One can see Dolphins jumping out of the sea, just 20 minute boat ride from Devbagh sangam.