Goa Beach Guide
Goa, synonymous with the sun, sand and sea, is famous for its beaches worldwide. This Indian state of Goa, is always packed with tourists who have taken an opportunity to travel to Goa Beaches, to explore 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.
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
By 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.
By 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.
By 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.
