Information on Beaches of Goa

BEACHES
Goa's 105 km coastline is endowed with lovely beaches some of which such as Vagator, Anjuna, Calangute, Baga and Harmal in the North of Goa and Colva, Betul and Palolem in the South have already become world famous.

Anjuna: Anjuna is known throughout North Goa and to travellers from all over the world for its flea market at the Beach (Wednesdays), where one can find anything from Indian souvenirs to Trance music.

AGONDA: (About 37 kms from Margao and 8 kms from Canacona) A small picturesque and secluded beach where a number of nature lovers go for peace of mind.

Arambol: Arambol Beach is located a few kilometers from the city of Mapusa within the Pernem administrative region of northern Goa.

Baga: Baga is a beach town in the state of Goa. It comes under the jurisdiction of Calangute, which is 2 km (1 mi) south. Baga is known for its brown sands, and creek, the Baga Creek. It is visited by thousands of tourists annually.

Benaulim : Benaulim also known as Banavali, is a census town in South Goa district in the state of Goa. It is a beach town a little south of Margao in Goa..

BOGMALO: About 13 kms from Vasco town, crossing Dabolim airport, the beach of Bogmalo is a popular picnic spot for the people in the vicinity.

CALANGUTE : (15 kms) The Queen of Goa's Beaches and the most popular holiday resort in Goa known for its scenic splendour. Excellent accommodation facilities are available, particularly at the Tourist Resort.

Candolim : Candolim is a census town in North Goa in the state of Goa. It is situated just south of the famous Calangute beach, and is popular tourist destination. Candolim has one of the most beautiful beaches in this part of the world.

Chapora : Chapora is a coastal village lying alongside a beach stretch in North Goa that is around 10 km. from Mapusa.

COLVA : (about 6 kms from Margao) Colva beach is the pride of Salcete and the rival of Calangute in scenic splendour. Here land, sea and sky blend in enchanting natural harmony.

DONA PAULA : (7 kms) An idyllic and picturesque picnic spot commands a fine view of the Zuari estuary and Mormugao Harbour.

MIRAMAR: (GASPAR DIAS, 3 kms) A lovely golden beach girdled with palm trees facing the Arabian Sea.

PALOLEM: (About 37 kms from Margao) Just West of Chandi one of the most enchanting beaches in Goa and relatively deserted with the backdrop of Western Ghats situated in the Southern most taluka of Canacona.

VAGATOR: It is a lovely palm-fringed beach with the Chapora Fort in the back ground situated on the Kalsua along the Chapora river basin. The beach is visited by a number of tourists in summer.