North Goa Beaches
North
Goa Beaches
The beaches of North Goa are charming, attractive and lively. The
North Goa beaches are the main beach attraction in Goa. The beach
activities here involve adventure sports, rave parties, shopping
bazaars, carnivals, and many other activities. A main tourist
attraction, the North Goan Beaches can be said to be the finest
beaches in India. The coastline of North Goa starts from Fort Aguada
and extend up to Arambol making it a 30 km stretch of beautiful
beaches. The beaches starting from Fort Aguada are: Sinquerim,
Candolim, Calangute, Baga, Anjuna, Vagator, Chapora, Morjim and
Arambol.
The Major Beaches in North Goa
Anjuna
Beach
A favorte haunt of the backpackers in Goa, Anjuna beach is the
highest visited beach in Goa. The beach is known for its Wednesday
Flea Market. It is also famous for the beach sports, parties, and
shacks.
Candolim
Beach
Candolim beach is closer to the famous Fort Aguada. The beauty of
the beach is increased by the view of fort on one side and sea on
other side. Candolim is a perfect place for lazying around.
Dona
Paula Beach
The beach is a remembrance to the daughter of a former Governor of
Goa, who commited suicide as she was not permitted to marry a local
fisherman. The beach is a favorite amongst the foreign tourists.
Adventure sports and parties are a common scene here.
Miramar
Beach
Miramar Beach is the nearest beach from the capital of the Goa,
Panaji. A lovely golden beach of soft sand girdled with palm trees,
Miramar is one of the most popular beaches. From here one has an
excellent view of the Aguada fort. Sunset watching is one the most
favorite activity on the beach.
Baga Beach
Baga beach was developed by the Hippies in 1960s. They found this
beach to be perfect for the night parties and drug abuse. Though all
illegal practices have been stopped, the beach remains one of the
favorite party places.
Sinquerim
Beach
The twin beach of Candolim beach, Sinquerim is also known for its
sheer beauty. The soft white sand spread, lined with palm and
casuarina trees have an everlasting effect on the minds of the
visitors.
Bambolim
Beach
The Bambolim beach is located near Panjim. The beautiful beach has
been converted to a beach resort, called as Bambolim Beach Resort.
The resort was started in 1989 and is one of the prime stay options
in Goa. The Bambolim beach resort has all the excellent facilities
of a five star hotel.
Vagator Beach
The beach in Vagator village, known as Big Vagator beach is a wide
sandy beach, behind which is a quiet village, a few old Portuguese
bungalows and village guest houses.
