Goa Beach Shacks
Beach Shacks are the charm of Goa’s Tourism and have
significantly contributed to its development and growth, says Mr.
Sebastian D' Souza, President of the All Goa Shack Owners
Association (AGSOA). Beach shacks are not just any other business in
Tourism - it is essentially a ‘Family Business’ epitomized
by very ‘personalised service’ to the tourist. Shacks date
back to the 60’s, when the backpack or “hippie”
tourist discovered the pristine coast of Goa. In the absence of
hotels, it was the fisherman’s family that catered to the
culinary tastes of the tourists. Families along the beach also
provided snacks and meals to Goans who spent their summer on the
beach. Sebastian emphasized, that Goa is not just another tourist
destination. Tourists keep coming back here, year after year and
what brings them back is the fresh food, the laid back atmosphere,
the beautiful beaches and the ‘family spirit’ that the
local people provide.
These beach shacks have all the facilities like
restaurant, beach beds, music, towels, umbrellas etc., The tourist
like to spend the entire day on the beach and use the facilities
provided by these beach huts. These shacks were in fact affecting
the business of large hotels in Goa.
Each shack has its own style of music and there's always the
Karaoke!
