Beaches of Goa
The
Goa Beaches
The 125 Km coastline of Goa has the best beaches in India. Goa
beaches are famous globally because of the fun and frolic they offer
to the tourists. Beaches of Goa are the main attraction of Goa.
Beaches of Goa are much ahead of other beaches in India in terms of
popularity and the facilities that are available here. The beaches
here have facilities for exciting watersports, night parties,
sideways markets, restaraunts, music and many more things which have
a mesmerizing effect on the visitor. The golden sands of Goan
beaches, soothing sun, azure sea water, mouth watering seafood and a
relaxing aura makes these beaches perfect destination for a
traveler.
Some Major Beaches
Anjuna Beach
A popular beach area near Panajim. In Anjuna there is magnificient
Albuquerque Mansion built in 1920, flanked by octagonal towers and
attractive Mangalore tile-roof.
Vagator Beach
A popular beach dominated by Chapora fort to the north, on its
imposing headland. To the south of Vagator is Calangute beach.
Arambol Beach
A unique beach in the North Goa, it is both rocky & sandy beach
& much sought after by foreign tourists. It has a sweet water
tank right on the shore.
Palolem Beach
About 37 Km from Margao - Just west of Chaudi one of the most
enchanting beaches in Goa and relatively deserted, with backdrop of
Western Ghats, situated in Southern most Taluka of Canacona.
Colva Beach
If any beach deserves the title of 'Queen' it is Colva, as this
beach is without equal in India. It's nothing short of paradise,
with 40 Km of uninterrupted white sand fringed with coconut palms
along the whole of its length and a warm, calm sea.
Dona Paula Beach
An idyllic picturesque spot. Command a fine view of the Zuari
estuary and Mormugao Harbor. Dona Paula beach resort is a boating
paradise, with speedboats and pedaloes for hire. Water Scootering
facilities are available here.
Miramar Beach
A lovely golden beach of soft sand griddled with palm trees facing
the blue Arabian Sea, is the nearest to Panaji.
Benavali Beach
A tiny, relaxed resort a few miles South. It has a handful of
budget hotels, excellent seafood restaurants& a verdant village
inland.
Getting there
Air
Dabolim is the main entry point for Goa situated at a distance of
around 29 km from Panaji on the coast near Vasco da Gama. Most
domestic airlines operate in Goa apart from chartered private
airlines operating from UK and Germany. Indian Airlines has direct
flights from Delhi and Mumbai daily. Air India also flies to Goa.
Rail
It is not difficult to reach Goa by trains, especially after
opening of the Konakan Railway that connects Margao and Vasco da
Gama to major cities in India. You can take trains from Delhi 1,874
km), Mumbai (490km), and Bangalore (430 km) to reach Goa
comfortably. From the railway stations, you can hire taxis and
motorcycle taxis to reach the desired destinations.
Road
Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka state transport corporations
operate from the Kadamba bus stand at Panaji. Frank Shipping
operates a boat service between Mumbai and Panaji. Moving around in
Goa is quite easy. One can find bus as well as car rental services.
A unique experience is that of the motorcycle taxi. Several ferry
services are also available.
