Anjuna Beach
It is 18 kms from
Panaji and is a popular beach adjacent to Chapora Fort.
Anjuna beach is popular with the younger generation. No
Doubt, Beach Anjuna is one of the best beach in Goa. Nearby
Anjuna beach there is magnificent Albuquerque Mansion built
in 1920 that is flanked by octagonal towers and attractive
Mangalore tiled roofs. This is also known as 'Goa Freak
capital of the World.
Arambol Beach
It is 50 kms from
Panaji and is a unique beach in the North Goa. The beach is
both rocky and sandy and at the same time much sought after.
It is 16-km-long sea beach. Arambol Beach has a sweet water
pond right on the shore. The beach has adequate body surfing
and there are several attractive bays at walkable distance.
Arambol beach in Goa, India, can be a sheer delight if a
person is looking for just the sea, himself and tranquility.
Agonda Beach
It is 37 kms from
Marmagoa. The beach is small, picturesque and secluded; and
is much sought after for its serenity.
Baga Beach
Baga Beach is a
small yet perfect beach located between its two equally
famous cousins, Colva on one side and Calangute on the
other. It is a serene place to enjoy some private moments if
you don't like the hustle and bustle of Colva or Calangute
beaches. The beach is ideal for fishing with international
tourists marinating in the sun and domestic visitors
paddling the boat. The beach mesmerizes the tourists with
its brown sand and palm groves which come fairly close to
the water's edge. On one side of beach is the Baga River
offering a pleasant diversion for children and water lovers.
The meeting point of the river and the sea is bordered by a
group of black rocks against which the sea crashes in
dramatic explosions of spray.
Bogmalo Beach
In Bogmalo, the
Oberoi's manage the restaurant of Trade Wings. The building
stands right on the seashore. As the waves lash the parapets
of the open-air restaurant, the drone of the restless
Arabian Sea lulls to sleep even the most insomniac. Beyond
are mysterious little islands, shipwrecks in the silt and,
plenty of pleasant eateries around the hotel, each one of
them claiming to be Osibisa's favorite.
Benaulim Beach
Benaulim is a
quiet and pleasant beach lying at the end of Colva beach.
The Benaulim beach is still undiscovered by the domestic
tourists which further adds to its charm. Being a fishing
beach, it gets fairly crowded in the evenings and on
weekends. The Church of St John the Baptist is situated on a
hill beyond the village and is worth a visit. On the arrival
of the monsoon, Feast of St John the Baptist (Sao Joao) is
celebrated as a thanksgiving on the beach. Young men wearing
crowns of leaves and fruits tour the area singing for gifts.
Candolim Beach
Candolim is the
best beach if you want solitary moments from the hustle and
bustle of Aguada beach though not offering too much of
facilities. There is delicious and quality food complemented
by long and straight beach backed by scrub-covered dunes
with little shelter.
Cavelossim Beach
The soft white
sands, the black lava rocks, beaches south of Benaulim where
you explore the Cavelossim Beach. This beach is more clean
and quiet than most of the famous beaches of Goa. There are
numerous beach shacks offering a variety of Goan dishes and
seafood at reliable rates. There are several food joints
around Dona Sylvia where you can get entire package of good
food, liquor and beverages, nice service, and a pleasant
service at quite reasonable rates. In addition to it, there
are facilities for Dolphin watching at Betty's Place as well
as boat trips for Dolphin watching at River Sal.
Calangute Beach
It is 16 kms from
the capital city Panaji and is the most popular holiday
resort in Goa. It is also known as "The Queen of Beaches"
and consists of excellent accommodation facilities at the
tourist resorts and cottages. It is on the shores of the
Arabian Sea of North Goa. The name of the beach is a
distortion of the local vernacular word, 'Koli-gutti', which
means the 'land of fishermen'. Some connect it with 'Kalyan-gutti',
the 'village of art' or 'Konvallo-ghott', the 'strong pit of
the coconut tree' as the village nearby is full of coconut
trees. It is believed that with the Portuguese invasion, it
got distorted to Calangute. Once upon a time Calangute was
the most haunted beach all hippies during Christmas
celebration when psychedelic hell broke loose. The best time
of the year to visit this beach is between the months of
September and March.
Colva Beach
It is 6 kms from
Marmagoa. Colva is one of the most popular beaches in South
Goa. This beach is the pride of 'Salcete' and the only rival
to Calangute by its scenic splendour. In Colva sand, sea and
sky blend in enchanting natural harmony. It consists of
excellent accommodation facilities at the tourist cottages.
It is evening and weekend days destination for the natives.
While driving to Colva from Marmagoa you pass through the
large Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Nossa Senhora das Merces,
built in 1630 and re-built in the 18th century. It is at
heart of the longest unbroken stretch of beach in Goa from
Marmagoa to Cabo de Rama. Colva is pleasant and convenient
place to stay giving an opportunity to swim safely.
Dona Paula Beach
It is 7 km from
the state capital Panaji. Dona Paula Beach is an idyllic
picturesque spot and gives a fine view of the Zuari River
and Marmagoa. Harbour. This is an idyllic spot to relax and
sunbathe Water scootering facility is very popular at this
beach. The beach is near the rocky point between the Mandovi
and the Zuari. At the Dona Paula Bay, two of Goa's famous
rivers meet the Arabian Sea. The beach is named after Dona
Paula de Menezes and is also called the 'Lovers Paradise'
due to a myth attached to the place. Cabo Raj Bhavan, the
official residence of the Governor of Goa is situated on the
westernmost tip of Dona Paula.
Majorda Beach
From Bogmalo to
down south, there is Majorda beach bellying the Majorda
Beach Resort. Majorda is the village where the Jesuits, fond
as they were of the good things of life, discovered the best
Goan toddy (sap from the coconut palm), which they used to
leaven the bread. Naturally, then, Majorda is the place
where the Goans were first trained in the delicate art of
baking European breads. Threfore, the Majordans are still
Goa's best bakers. As per the Goan version of Ramayana, the
Lord Rama was abducted as a child and brought up at Majorda.
Later, in pursuit of Sita, he camped at Cabo de Rama-a
headland further south-where the stretch of developed
beaches ends.
Miramar Beach
It is 3 kms from
Panaji. Miramar is a golden beach of soft sand girdled with
palm trees facing the Arabian Sea and is nearest beach from
Panaji. It is one of the most popular beaches in Goa. To
watch the sunset from Panaji this beach is the best
location, only fifteen minute' walk along the Dayanand
Bandodker Marg riverfront avenue. The beach is an urban
beach where the Mandovi River meets the Arabian Sea. It is
not a safe beach to swim because of the strong undercurrent.
Palolem Beach
It is also 37 kms
from Marmagoa. The beach is situated at west of Chaudi. It
is one of the most enchanting beaches, but at the same time
relatively deserted. It is situated in the backdrop of
Western ghats. It has 1.5 km crescent shaped beach and lies
on the southern coastline of Goa amidst outstanding natural
beauty. It is fast emerging as a popular spot for
day-trippers from Colva and Calangute beach.
Vagator Beach
The soft white
sands, the black lava rocks, the coconut palms, the lush
green landscape, nature playing its own tunes, and the sea
turning from aquamarine to emerald green-Vagator overlooked
by the 500-year-old Portuguese fort, leaves each visitor
dumbstruck. Also, the world-famous Anjuna Beach lies to the
south of Vagator. Vagator beach if still rich with rural
life. So a large number of fishermen in their traditional
attire can be observed on the beach. Anyone patient enough
to listen to the numerous stories of the sea can explore
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