The world famous beaches
of Goa are the highlights of travel in this state,
making Goa the premier beach vacation destination.
The first beach stop over in Goa is Anjuna beach also
famous for its flea market and rave parties, then
the Baga and Dona Paula beaches that can make any
beach holiday a memorable one. 100-km long coastline
gives an enthusiastic beach lover an opportunity to
discover new secluded beach sites every day.
Anjuna Beach
Fluorescent painted palm trees and infamous full moon
parties, 8 km west of Mapusa, most "alternative",
the dancing and lying on the beach, famous flea market.
Baga Beach
Watch the sun go down in isolation, 10-km west of
Mapusa, basically an extension of Calangute wooded
headland.
Dona Paula
Fine view of the Marmagao Harbour nestled on the south
side of the headland that divides the Zuari and Mandovi
estuaries, former fishing village, today's commercialised
beach resort, idyllic spot to relax and sunbathe.
Calangute Beach
Goa's busiest and most commercialised resort. During
the 70's and 80's this peaceful fishing village became
the favourite haunt of the hippies.
Benaulim Beach
Sea is safe for swimming generally jellyfish-free,
village area near beach side boasts a few serviceable
bars and restaurants, various culinary delights of
the seafood, most succulent, competitively priced
seafood in Goa.
Cavelosim Beach
Last major settlement in southwest Salcete, visit
to Mabor, South Goa largest, and most obtrusive, package
tourist enclave.
Chapora Beach
A lot busier than most north coast villages, dependent
on fishing and boat building, many regular cafes and
restaurants
Condolim Beach
Good options to stay offering better value, a good
first stop to head North.
Bogmolo Beach
A small-scale beach resort, reasonably safer site
for swimming, quite good eating joints and shopping
options.
Miramar Beach
Just 3-km away from the capital city of Panjim.
Pololem Beach
A favourite beach destination, crescent shaped bay,
swaying curtain of coconut palms, irresistibly photogenic,
beautiful beach huts.
Vagator Beach
Cool rural area, no big shopping complexes.
Varca Beach
Community of Christian fisher folk, palm thatched
long houses, grassy dunes.
Heritage
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