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The
Beaches of Goa are no doubt the best among the
Beaches in India. Just Scroll down to know more
about the umpteen choices available in Goa to enjoy
the Goa Beaches. The fact is beyond doubt that the
Beaches of Goa are paradise on earth in real sense.
Know more about some of the famous beaches in Goa -
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 tranquillity.
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.
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.
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 their stock of
stories.
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