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. Globally famous holidaying destination, Goa is famous for its picturesque beaches. In this beautiful state there are around 39 beaches all the unique and charming in look. Mainly the beaches of Goa are primarily divided into two areas keeping in mind the geographical locations, mainly north and south Goa beaches
View ItineraryNorth Goa beaches include beaches such as Candolim beach, Sinquerim beach, Baga beach, Bambolim beach, Arambol beach, Vagator beach etc whereas South Goa beach include beaches such as Agonda beach, Benaulim beach, Palolem beach, Movor and Cavelossim beach. It is said that North Goa beaches are hot and happening with a cosmopolitan crowd thronging the beaches whereas South Goa beaches are peaceful and quiet and are considered to be an ideal place for a peaceful vacation. Well Goa beaches have fascinated tourists from ages and still their charm and attractions are same beyond visual and verbal description. Every year a large number of tourists not only from India but from all the nook and corner of the world visit to Goa to explore the magnetizing charm of its pristine beaches and attractions. Surely beaches of this beach capital of India will mesmerize you and leave you spell bound.
Fun Filled Goa Beach Activities
Beach Sport, River Cruises, Water Sports,Scuba Diving,Wind Surfing, Parasailing, Water Skiing, Swimming, Angling, Snorkeling, Dinghy Sailing
1. 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.
2. Baga Beach - watch the sun go down in isolation, 10-km west of Mapusa, basically an extension of Calangute wooded headland.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Cavelosim Beach - last major settlement in southwest Salcete, visit to Mabor, South Goa largest, and most obtrusive, package tourist enclave.
7. Chapora Beach - a lot busier than most north coast villages, dependent on fishing and boat building, many regular cafes and restaurants
8. Condolim Beach - good options to stay offering better value, a good first stop to head North.
9. Bogmolo Beach - a small-scale beach resort, reasonably safer site for swimming, quite good eating joints and shopping options.
10. Miramar Beach - just 3-km away from the capital city of Panjim.
11. Pololem Beach - a favourite beach destination, crescent shaped bay, swaying curtain of coconut palms, irresistibly photogenic, beautiful beach huts.
12. Vagator Beach- cool rural area, no big shopping complexes.
13. Varca Beach - community of Christian fisher folk, palm thatched long houses, grassy dunes.
