Miramar Beach
About the Beach
Miramar Beach is the nearest beach from the capital of the Goa,
Panaji. The beach is just 3 km from Panaji in the north of the state
and a km away from Dona Paula. It lies adjoining the estuary of the
river Mandovi as it opens into the Arabian sea.
A lovely golden beach of soft sand girdled with palm trees, Miramar
is one of the most popular beaches. Less than 3 km from the Panaji
city centre, it is just where the Mandovi meets the sea. From here
one has an excellent view of the Aguada fort just across the river .
It is one of the most popular beaches. If you wish to watch the
sunset from Panaji then the best location would be this beach, which
is fifteen minutes' walk along the riverfront avenue called Dayanand
Bandodker Marg. Miramar is an urban beach where the Mandovi River
meets the Arabian Sea. It is not a safe beach to swim. There is a
strong undercurrent.
It was originally known as the "Gasper Dias Beach". From
the beach across the river is an excellent view of Fort Aguada.
Apart from its proximity to Panaji, it is very much commercialized
and a large number of hotels and exclusive homes of Goa's rich and
famous stud the area. The beach is crowded with locals and tourists
alike on most days.
