South Goa Beach Guide
The beaches in South Goa extend from Bogmalo to Palolem Beach. As picturesque as North Goa beaches, the lower part of Goa or South Goa is much quieter and sleepier but promises a great holiday option.
The beaches of South Goa are as beautiful as the beaches of North Goa. But the beaches of South Goa will provide an altogether different experience to its visitors. The beaches are not a regulars for parties and hangouts. But these beaches are prefered by them who wants a break from the city noises, crowd, stress and tension, in lap of nature. The party scene is also growing here, but still people who prefer to spend a holiday, aloof from world, come to South Goa beaches. The beaches in south Goa extend from Vasco da Gama and Bogmalo to Palolem Beach. The stretch includes Bogmalo, Velsao, Majorda, Colva, Benaulim, Betul, Canaguinim, Agonda and Palolem. Some of the main beaches of Goa are:
The Major Beaches in North Goa
Colva Beach
The most famous beach in South Goa, Colva attracts most tourists in South Goa. Situated near Margao, the place around Colva beach has also developed as a market, with restaraunts, shops, stalls and shacks.
Benaulim Beach
2 Km from Colva beach, the beach is haunt for the budget travelers. The Benaulim village is known for fishing, rice-farming, coconut groves and paddy fields. The place is a tourist haven with small guest houses and souvenir stalls.
Bogmalo Beach
The small beach of Bogmalo came to fame when Oberoi group opened its 5 star resort on the beach. Since then, the beach has developed a lot. There are some good cafes and shacks around the beach.
Palolem Beach
The crescent shaped bay, lined with swaying coconut palms and hemmed by a pair of rocky crags makes Palolem beach the most idyllic beach of South Goa. The white sand beach in an arc is picture perfect. The village located nearby has several cafes and souvenir stalls catering to travelers.
Varca Beach
The picture perfect Varca beaches have a unique feature of being preferred by those who want to spend time in quiet environs away from the crowd. The beach is 2 Km from Benaulim beach and is among the favorite haunts of those who come to South Goa for beach tourism
Cavelossim Beach
The Cavelossim beach is next to the Verca Beach. The Cavelossim beach offers excellent sights of Dolphins in the sea.Cavelossim Beach is ideal for shell collecting, strolling, or indulging in more active pursuits like renting a kayak or catamaran.
Agonda Beach
The beach of Agonda is totally untouched and remains the most virgin beach of South Goa. A major attraction of the beach is the nearby Cobe de Rama, a prehistoric fort.
Benavali Beach
A tiny, relaxed resort a few miles South. It has a handful of budget hotels, excellent seafood restaurants& a verdant village inland. The beach is a nice place to spend some quality time with family and friends.
