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Goa is very much similar geographically to the neighboring states of Maharashtra and Karnataka. Travel to Goa, to explore the mystical charisma of the exotic abode. It is a promise that a trip to Goa will add some golden moments in your memorabilia.

Situated around 1200 km south of Tropic of Cancer, the climate of Goa is more or less temperate, except during the monsoon. It lasts in the months of June to September. Weather of Goa is pleasant and sunny because the state lies on the western coast of Konkan. There is not sharp fluctuation in the temperature here as there is no clear demarcation among all the seasons except monsoon.

Splendid beauty of silvery beaches and cool breezes makes Goa, an ideal weekend getaway in Western India. Tourists from nearby cities loves to visit Goa for a fabulous beach vacation and electrifying parties. 
Goa Beaches is an endearing abode of scenic charm and all the beaches of Goa are a paradise, squeezed between the seas and the lush forested hills.

Goan Beaches are cleft as North Goa Beaches, Central Goa Beaches and South Goa Beaches offering glistening sands, swaying coconut palms, and ultra fresh seafood. Your Tours to Goa will involve exploring sensuous Goa beaches and historical Goa forts that have kept the legacy of Portuguese alive.
          
North Goa Beaches
Arambol Beach (Harmal Beach):       
Arambol Beach of Goa is both a rocky and a sandy beach and has a sweet water pond right on the shore.  This Goa Beach is one of the most exotic and secluded beach in Goa. One of the exclusive features of Arambol beach is that it is isolated and unspoiled though it is every tourist's dream beach and is often visited 

Mandrem Beach:       
This Beach of Goa is an isolated beach with vast stretches of sand with very little shade. Mandrem beach of Goa has the most captivating beach location which offers romantic settings and perfect privacy of the Goa beach. The relentless waves, crystal clear water and clean and silvery beach sand make the Mandrem beach a paradise on earth

Ashwem Beach:       
Ashwem Beach of Goa is an isolated beach in Goa where one can see vast stretches of sands usually silver, occasionally dusted Golden only interrupted from time to time by inlets, estuaries or headland. The wind-touch, white sandy stretch adds to the beach's charm. The beautiful beach of Goa without the bane of commercialization is a haven for tourists. Ashwem beach has its own idyllic charm and character and is quite appealing, as it is a very quiet and clean place.

Morjim Beach (Morgi Beach):       
Morjim beach of Goa is an isolated beach which opens up its colors right from the time one has its first sight from Anjuna. The Goa beach is situated near the mouth of Chapora River, which joins the Arabian Sea. This Goa beach is natural and bereft of any commercialization. It can be viewed from Fort Chapora as a beach that has stretches of empty sand with a lot of palms and casuarinas trees in the background

Vagator Beach:       
Vagator Beach of Goa has become a hot favorite tourist destination among the tourists with stretches of soft white sands, doted with black rocks, swaying coconut palms, and a scenic view of the Arabian Sea. Vagator Beach of Goa is split into two by seaside headland, to the north is Big Vagator Beach and towards the south is Ozrant Beach or Little Vagator Beach. This Goa Beach is dominated by the red ramparts of Chapora Fort, Vagator's white sandy beach of Goa is undeniably one of the best beaches of the world

Anjuna Beach:       
Anjuna beach of Goa is one of the most popular beaches in Goa. This beach of Goa has an unusual arrangement of red laterite rocks, spread across the white sands, known as the Jewel of Anjuna. The beauty of the white waves rushing to embrace the pale golden sand on the beach can be witnessed in full form at Anjuna beach. This Goa Beach is a small village in north Goa, on the shores of the Arabian Sea. Anjuna Beach is popularly known as the freak capital of the world.

Baga Beach:       
Baga Beach of Goa is an exotic beach along the coastline of Goa flanked by the emerald waters of the Arabian Sea. This beach of Goa offers the tourist scenic, unspoiled and pleasant environment. Baga Beach is admired for its lapping white waves, pleasant romantic winds and the swaying palm trees. Baga Beach is part of a 30-km stretch of beach coastline along the west coast of Goa by the Arabian Sea beginning at Fort Aguada as Sinquerim beach and finally ending at Keri Beach.  The most exciting feature of Baga Beach is its lively and vibrant nightlife

Calangute Beach:       
Calangute beach of Goa symbolise Goa's reputation as a haven for beach and coastal splendor. This Beach of Goa is also called the 'Queen of Beaches' for its sheer beauty which cannot be found elsewhere in Goa. Calangute Beach seems to be a distortion of the local vernacular word-'Koli-gutti', which means land of fishermen. Some people connect it with Kalyangutti (village of art) or Konvallo-ghott (strong pit of the coconut tree) because the village is full of coconut trees

Candolim Beach:       
Candolim Beach of Goa is yet another popular beach haven in North Goa, located to the south of Calangute. Candolim Beach stretches for 07 kms and is a part of 30 kms long stretch beach coastline along the Arabian Sea starting from Aguada and ending at Keri Beach. Candolim Beach is long and straight and is quite peaceful than other beaches of Goa. This sandy stretch runs into Calangute Beach, and is backed by scrub-covered dunes, which is very popular with tourists.

Sinquerim Beach:       
Sinquerim Beach of Goa is one of the most gorgeous Goa beaches. The beach flaunts tranquil and spectacular stretch of sand and an ideal place for swimming. The tourists descend upon the beach for its pristine and peaceful setting & clean white sand. The Sinquerim beach lies adjacent to Fort Aguada  which is undoubtedly the most important and well-preserved Portuguese coastal fort. The fort is the also the most popular historical destination in state. This Goa Beach lies at the southern end of a very long stretch of beach that extends up to the mouth of the Baga River

Coco Beach :    .   
Coco Beach is basically a fishing village which is situated amongst large number of palm trees at the mouth of the Nerul River on the Mandovi Estuary, which lies directly opposite to Panaji City. Further down the estuary there are two small beaches of Quedevelim and the Reis Magos Church and Reis Magos Fort. Coco Beach is a very quite beach which is mostly frequented by Goan families for picnics as well as a lot of foreign tourists. Coco beach has gained prominence in recent years with its exquisite location at the amalgamation of the Nerul River with the Arabian Sea. The beauty of the settings is further accentuated by the verdant greenery which surrounds the Coco beach right from the village.

Central Goa
Miramar Beach:       
Miramar Beach of Goa is the nearest beach from the capital of the Goa, Panaji. This Goa Beach also known as Gaspar Dias is a 02 kms long coast which boast of lovely golden beach of soft sand griddled with palm trees facing the blue Arabian Sea, where River Mandovi meets the Arabian Sea and a thick grove of shady palms form a dense canopy over the area. From Miramar Beach, one can have a panoramic view of the Aguada fort just across the Mandovi River
  
Dona Paula Beach:       
This beach of Goa is referred to as Lovers Paradise due to a myth that has been attached to this place and happens to be one of the most popular beaches of Goa. This beach has also been the location for many Indian movies. Dona Paula beach of Goa is an idyllic spot where tourists throng to relax, enjoy the sun and the sea and indulge in water sports on the clear waters

Vainguinim Beach:       
Vainguinim Beach of Goa is a beautiful, neat and tidy golden sandy beach of Goa, this Goa Beach spread along the beautiful blue Arabian Sea and surrounded by rambling palm and coconut trees. This Goa beach runs around in a bay from Dona Paula to Vainguinim. Vainguinim beach is known for its sparkling crystal turquoise waters. Vainguinim Beach is visited by tourists all over the year. Vainguinim beach is also well known for its cuisines. There are a number of restaurants located on this beach that serve some great seafood and meat preparations

Bambolim Beach:         
Bambolim beach of Goa is a small, clean, largely undiscovered beach, in a shaded spot before the mouth of the river Zuari. The entrance to the beach is situated along the hills between Goa Medical College and the Goa University. The road goes all the way down to the Bambolim beach resort from where one can make your way to the beach. Thick coconut groves line the beach and provide shade and privacy. It’s a beautiful beach for a quiet, cosy picnic. It is a relatively small beach frequented by locals more so than tourist

Siridao Beach:       
Siridao beach of Goa is a rocky and sandy beach which is well known for the presence of caves which have a mysterious look. This beach of Goa is a shell collector’s haven with its assortment of oyster and Pearl Shells. This Goa beach is a bit odd looking due to the extra amount of rocks and some furtive caves. The beach is calm and peaceful where one can snore away to glory on the sand while the kids splash the waves and scan the sand for some hidden treasures

South Goa       
Bogmalo Beach:       
Bogmallo Beach of Goa is one of the most popular beaches of Goa. The swaying coconut palms and the soft sand add to the holiday mood on the shore of the Arabian Sea. This Goa Beach was a fishing village until tourists started pouring in and tourism started catching up in this small Indian state of Goa. Despite modern eating joints, hi-tech shops selling handicrafts surrounding it, the village at Bogmallo still manages to stay alive. Bogmallo beach and the blue waters are so clean that is hard to keep away from it for long. Unlike the other beaches in North Goa, Bogmallo beach is not very crowded

Velsao Beach:       
The Velsao Beach of Goa is one of the most vivacious small stretches of sandy beach on the southern coast of Goa. The sands seem to beckon the tourists for a walk. The pure air, the cool breezes on the beach of Goa and warm waters create the perfect backdrop for a picture. Velsao Beach is a seaside village which is quiet and peaceful and the fact that it was short listed as a venue for the Inter-national Film Festival of India speaks volume about this place. The nearby villages will serve as your perfect window to get a glimpse into the rural life of Goa. In true sense you can enjoy nature at its best at the Velsao beach.

Majorda Beach:         
Majorda beach of Goa is one of the most marvelous and serene beaches of Goa. The soft white sands of the Goa Beach clubbed with the gorgeous greenery and aquamarine waters around makes for a picturesque location and lure tourists from various parts of the world.  The village of Majorda Beach is known to be the place where the Jesuits discovered the sap from coconut palms also known as toddy, and used it for baking their delicious bread.

Arossim Beach:       
Arossim Beach of Goa is the beach front of Goa's one of the largest and beautiful village of Cansaulim.. This Goa Beach is wide, extremely picturesque, sparkling white  sandy and not very crowded. Once on the beach you can visit the sixteenth century Church of Sao Tome (St.Thomas the Apostle). Arossim Beach is home to the family of Tristao Braganza Cunha, a pioneer of Goa's freedom struggle and one who advocated nationalism.

Utorda Beach:       
Utorda beach of Goa is located in South Goa, is one of the unspoilt beaches of Goa. Utorda Beach is a virgin stretch of shiny golden and silvery sandy beach fringed with lush green groves of palm and coconut trees. Utorda Beach has vast stretches of beautiful sand where one can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. From Utorda beach one can walk for miles in both directions to exotic and wonderfully uncrowded South Goa beaches.  Utorda Beach is quite a lonely beach in comparison to other popular beaches of Goa.

Betalbatim Beach:        
Betalbatim Beach of Goa, popularly know as the sunset beach of Goa, is a small stretch of beach in South Goa. Most of the beaches in Goa are palm fringed beaches but this beach has more of cold pine trees. Betalbatim is an Indo-Portuguese village surrounded by lush green rice fields and whispering palms where one can come to escape from the stresses of city living and relax in a serene secluded area

Colva Beach:       
Colva Beach of Goa is the pride of the state of Goa and is a jewel in Goa’s crown of beaches. This Goa Beach is the most famous beach of South Goa and second only to Calangute in terms of popularity of Goan beaches. Colva Beach is Goa’s longest beach with 20 km of virgin silvery white sands, lazily swaying the sun drenched palm trees. The white sand of Colva Beach is soft and fine, ideal to walk barefoot anytime day or night. Colva beach is particularly popular for the shacks and huts that dot the shoreline providing Goan cuisine and drink

Sernabatim Beach:       
Sernabatim Beach of Goa is an idyllic, virgin, silver sand beach located in South Goa near Colva Beach. Enriched with extensive green and foliages, Sernabatim Beach of Goa is an extension of the beautiful Colva Beach while one moves down south from Colva beach to Benaulim Beach. This Goa Beach is a sandy beach which is much cleaner and profound with the calm sea waves making life easier for the swimming enthusiast

Benaulim Beach:       
Benaulim beach of Goa is a very quiet beach situated in South Goa. Benaulim is said to be the place where the arrow of Lord Parsurama landed when he created the state of Goa. This beach of Goa is still rather undiscovered by tourists even though it is a famous beach for fishing. Benaulim beach of Goa gets fairly crowded in the evenings and on weekends.

Varca Beach:       
Varca Beach of Goa is one of the most impressive and beautiful beaches in South Goa. Varca has one of the longest stretches of Beach in South Goa. The white sands of Varca Beach are clean and unpolluted, and this is one of the ideal alternatives for the kind of people who prefer staying way away from the crowd and noise

Cavelossim Beach       
Cavelossim Beach is one of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in Goa. This small stretch of beach in South Goa is situated between Sal river and Arabian Sea. The crisp, clean, white sand of Cavelossim beach in Goa is met only by the scenic blue waves of the Arabian Sea and the lazy summer sun. Cavelossim beach has a very different aquatic appeal as it renowned for its dolphins and seafood shacks.

Mobor Beach:       
Mobor Beach of Goa is a pristine and serene beach at the end of the 10 kms long sandy beach stretching all the way from Colva Beach. This Beach of Goa is a small beach with soft white sands shelving into the turquoise Arabian Sea and lies on a narrow spit of sand dunes between the Arabian Sea and Assolna River Estuary. The Goa beach is fairly isolated, and has many secluded coves ideal for complete relaxation with plenty of lounge chairs and umbrellas for the utmost in comfort. Mobor beach is one of the most popular beaches in Goa 

Betul Beach:       
Betul Beach of Goa is one of the beautiful and virgin beaches of South Goa which is located on the estuary of the river Sal which meets the Arabian Sea near Betul. To the immediate north of the estuary is the Mobor beach and peninsula which provides a breathtaking aerial view of the Betul hillock and the adjoining beach. Betul Beach is renowned for Goa's finest and largest mussels. This Goa beach is also famous for fishing and quite a number of tourists visit this beach to enjoy fishing as the fishing port situated here is well advanced

Canaguinim Beach:       
Canaguinim Beach of Goa is one of the secluded beaches in South Goa with beautiful combination of greenery, crystal clear waters and calmingly pristine beach environment, which mark the Canaguinim beach apart from the other beaches of Goa. Canaguinim Beach is a sandy and stony beach situated to the south of Betul Beach. The Cabo de Rama fort lies towards south and the beach affords a magnificent view of the fort

Agonda Beach:       
Agonda Beach of Goa is a three kms long beautiful cove of white sand fringed with palms and casuarinas and dominated by a large hill to the south. Agonda Beach of Goa is a picturesque and secluded beach in South Goa. Agonda Beach of Goa is also known as the silent beach as it is relatively deserted than other beaches due to its distances from the main cities. This Goa beach can be enjoyed by those who can appreciate the beauty of owning a beach under perfect solitude. This is exactly how one will feel once they are at Agonda beach

Palolem Beach:       
Palolem Beach of Goa is a white sandy beach in South Goa facing a blue bay between two headlands. It has a crescent shaped bay lined with swaying coconut palms hemmed by a pair of rocky crags. The white sand beach in an arc is picture perfect. This Goa Beach is also known as Paradise Beach as it about a mile long and provides seclusion and idyllic scenery. Despite the commercialisation, Palolem remains a traditional village, where the easy pace of life is dictated by the three daily rounds of todi-tapping

Canacona Beach:       
Canacona Beach of Goa  is one of the most beautiful beaches in South Goa with some of Goa’s most outstanding natural beauty and scenery. This tranquil beach of Goa attracts the visitors with the serene atmosphere and the picturesque backdrop of the Sahyadri Hills. The Sahyadri hills form a backdrop to a string of pearl white coves and sweeping beaches in Canacona, making it look more beautiful. There are two water springs in Canacona Beach, which will surely refresh the mind and soul of the visitor

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Sheltered by a rocky foreland and tucked at 10 km of distance from Mapusa, Baga Beach in Goa is a lovely retreat house and paradise for nature buffs. It's a long sandy beach packed with lively shacks, resorts and fishing boats. Being quieter and isolated, it stands among high hills and deep blue Arabian Sea. Wandering all around and relishing several souvenir shops to the best party's center of the city, the captivating beach offers a wonderful retreat with a wind of vibrating energy. Whether it's the endless drink & food or the water sports, this beach is full of life and one can enjoy every bit of second, being in the lap of nature. Baga usually figures high on tourist routes due to its exciting nightlife, flea market, eateries and watering holes. Popular for its shack life, many food and drink joints are provided by St. Anthony's for delicious seafood and the well-known Cafe Mambo and Tito's Bar for the night-time revel.

The beach provides a plethora of options for the one who is looking for some escapade. Spend some memorable time in the lap of nature, leaving back all your stress and worries. Situated amongst the tranquil surroundings, the beach offers mesmerizing view of glistening white sands, sky blue water and swinging palm trees. It's one of the favorite hangouts for nature enthusiasts, where one can relish the scenic beauty of a place. For couples, a candlelit dinner at the beachside is a perfect retreat for making it a romantic Baga beach holidays.

Things to Do on Baga Beach
Baga Beach tour is a perfect choice for spending unforgettable moments with family or friends. There are many activities and things to do in Baga. The tranquility of this wooded headland paired with its scenic beauty is itself an attraction of Baga Beach. So, if you are planning to do some adventure in your holidays, visit Baga and explore the unique loveliness of the beach.

Some major activities to do on Baga Beach include:
Adventure Sports - The huge coastline of Goa, brings many opportunities to enjoy water sports on Baga Beach. Adventure sports like cruising, sailing, parasailing, wind surfing, scuba-diving, knee - wake-boarding, jet-skiing, water-skiing, catamaran sailing, snorkeling, etc., are simply a throbbing affair of fun filled exhilaration.

Other than this, enjoying other leisure activities like sunbathing, hiking, microlite flying, go-karting and bird watching are other main activities that give lovely moments to cherish for long time.
Fishing on Baga Beach- Angling or fishing on Baga Beach will extremely tempt you to go there as you'll find a large number of fishermen returning back from big catch.

Enjoy Carnival- The Carnival of Goa is an amusement of feasting and celebrations. Travelers of all ages get nice opportunity to indulge in dancing, drinking, eating and frolicking. It's celebrated every year in the month of February, so anyone who is looking for Holidays in Goa can plan their trip during this month and experience what the carnival brings to Goans.

Attractions Around Baga Beach
The tranquility of this beach wraps together with its picturesque view and gives great pleasure of the lush green Baga-Anjuna Hill. You can loaf around the Baga Beach as there are so many places to visit in and around Baga that makes it a perfect holiday spot for beach enthusiasts.

Following is the list of places to visit in and around Baga Beach:
Baga Retreat House- Dedicated to St. Francis Xavier, the Baga Retreat House is alighted at the top of the Baga Hill. Go for a long adventurous walk and enjoy the glorious views along the way.
Baga River- This River is one of the main attractions in Baga that offers a pleasing recreation to tourist. You can enjoy an amazing sight at that place where the sea meets the river.
Medicinal Spring- Located near to Baga beach, this place is perfect for picnic and bathing as its water has medicinal properties. This makes it an ideal place to visit for tourists.

The Sea Cure- Finely located in Baga, this place attracts thousands of local Goans and tourist from all across the globe. It's best to visit in the month of May as the Goans flock the Baga Beach to acquire sea sure. It's a cure for several body ailments like arthritis, joint pains, etc.

Kesarval Springs- This spring is other main attraction of Baga that also have many curative properties. It's one of the most pleasant places to delight the mystic charm and serenity. Above all, other places which are also a part of attraction include Arjuna Beach,Vhoddli Zhor & Dhakti Zhor, The St. Alex Church, Aguada Fort, Calangute Beach, and so on.

Nightlife on Baga Beach
The nightlife on Baga Beach is immensely happening as it's popular due to famous nightclubs like Mambo's, Tito's, and Cavala. The pubs and restaurants are the main attractions of Goa where you can feature its real nightlife. You'll get different theme parties that have the relevant kind of music, which you will definitely enjoy listening to it. If you are with your partner, enjoy a candle lit dinner at night or go for a perfect Goan meal in any seaside shacks. For more fun and enjoyment, head towards hip Cocktails and Dreams & try excellent variety of cocktails and shooters. For the one who loves music can enjoy Rock and Roll in Cavala is more interesting that is organized every Saturday night.

How to Reach
By Air- Dabolim is the nearest airport (50 km). It is well connected from major cities of India like Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Chennai, etc. For foreigners, Goa's airport is located to the south at Vasco Da Gama , which is approx.43 km away from Baga.

By Rail- Thivim is the nearest railway station, which is approx 19 km away from Baga. Other nearest railheads are Karmali (approx. 26 km) and Margao (approx. 49 km).

By Road- Baga is only 10 minutes away from Mapusa and 30 minutes away from the Goa's capital, Panaji. Buses are always available from Baga to Panaji and Mapusa.

Bogmalo Beach Goa - Beaches in Goa - Goa Beach Tour - Best Beaches in India

Located near the port city of Vasco in Goa, Bogmalo beach is a place where you'll get all kinds of adventure and leisure activities. This beach is a perfect blend of commercialism and serenity, speckled with simple beauty where visitors can happily enjoy lovely moments with friends or family members. The seaside in Goa is surrounded by coconut palms and fishing villages. It boasts a large number of shack restaurants, where locals and travel junkies can have Goan cuisines. This very beach is a perfect picnic spot for beach lovers, where one can feel relaxed and lose all the worries after getting the picturesque view.

In addition to this, Bogmalo has splendid atmosphere that is a perfect mixture of practicality and innocence. It's a beautiful place to take a long walk with your loved ones or a dip in the Arabian Sea. Apart from water sports and other adventure activities, there are a number of high end shops that deal in handicrafts. Beach lovers can explore a number of little islands, located next to Bogmalo Beach. Also, there are some shipwrecks that include historical implication to the old-time tourist destination. Whether it's for a luxury stay, sunbathing, diving, water sports activities or nightlife, parties; Bogmalo brings a complete package of fun and entertainment so you can cherish for ages.

Things to Do on Bogmalo Beach
Bogmalo beach is a pleasant location that offers adventurous water sports and interesting activities to keep you busy. If you wanna laze on the beach with a story book in hand and listening to music, you must head to Bogmalo beach as the clean white shores glisten in sunlight and the sky blue waters of the Arabian Sea hug the shoreline. This beach is perfect for water sports like swimming, diving, windsurfing, parasailing, jet-skiing, to name a few. Mini Diving School (PADI-approved) is also available, which is a blessing for the tourist who need training and guided tours for shipwreck sightseeing or coral beads on the reef.

Apart from water sports, you can experience shopping in nearby shops and markets, which offers everything from handcrafted Kashmiri delights to hi-tech electrical wares.

Attractions Around Bogmalo Beach
Turned up in the western coast of India, Goa is a tourist's paradise, which is known for its golden beaches, the sky-blue stretch of the sea and for the endless churches and temples. On your holiday trip to Bogmalo Beach, visiting in and around the beach is a must. There are many places of interest, which will give you everlasting experience.

How to Reach
By Air- Dabolim is the nearest airport, which is 5 km away from Bogmalo. Other Nearest airport is Vasco da Gama (9 Km).

By Rail- The nearest railheads are Vasco da Gama (8kms), Karmali (24kms), Madgaon (25 kms)

By Road- Regular buses are available from Vasco da Gama (8 Km), which the nearest bus stop. Buses are also available from Panjim (31 kms), Hubli (264 kms).
Best Time to Visit- December to February.

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Just 2 km away from Colva (Goa), Benaulim Beach is one of the ideal locations for the tourists seeking for serenity and tranquillity. Though, the beach is famous for fishing, it is still unexplored by travelers. A long stretch of empty sand, showered with laid-back and windswept, this beach is a great place to relax on the sands, with abundance of sunbed-equipped beach shacks tracing the stretch to the north. The place has brilliant scenic beauty and the architectural grandeurs of its churches, old houses, and temples; simply become the famous attractions of Benaulim.

It's one of the evergreen destinations of Goa, which is also popular as heaven for tourists. It has everything right from enchanting beaches, luxurious silvery sands, excellent accommodation, to nightlife and parties. Away from hustle and bustle of the city, the beach is a perfect place for beach bums to relax and regenerate their spirits. Also, a large number of globetrotters flock at this place during weekends. So, if you wanna spend some memorable time with your loved ones, friends or family members in such kind of place that is very close to nature, then Benaulim is the perfect place for you as it brings complete package of enjoyment.

Things to Do on Benaulim Beach
Benaulim brings lots of beach activities ranging from water sports, sightseeing to other shopping activities. So, go and experience all the activities and make your day wonderful.
Here are some interesting things that Benaulim offers to its visitors:

Water Sports- Once you visit here, you must try water activities like jet skiing, snorkeling, parasailing, and windsurfing. Spending few hours on viewing the marine life and the dolphin spotting trips are also the main attractions of the beach.

Excursions- There are plenty of enlivening expeditions in Benaulim, where you get sailing tours so that you can enjoy swimming with dolphins or tour the nearby islands to explore some beautiful beaches. During your stay, you can plan for a full day tour to Paradise Island.

Shopping- You'll find some Kashmiri and Tibetian jewellery shops in Benaulim where you may get different designs of precious and semi-precious items. Various shops also offer furniture, Indian & Kashmiri handicrafts, and ornaments.

Above all, restaurants and eating joints serving Goan cuisines add to the fun. However, the rapid influx of tourists has simply turned this place into a popular beach that overlooks a decent inflow of travelers every year.

Attractions Around Benaulim Beach
Apart from sunbathing, sea foods and water activities, Benaulim is also known due to its famous tourist attractions that are in and around the beach.

Here come those attractions that are mostly visited by beach lovers and other travelers every year:
Nossa Senhora de Merces (Our Lady of Mercy) Church- This church is famous for its annual religious event Fama of Menino Jesus. It is especially celebrated by Catholic community on the third Monday of October every year.

The Church of St. John the Baptist- This church is famous for celebrating a thanks giving day, which is held every year while monsoon arrives. On this very day, young men wear crowns of fruits & leaves and sing for gifts.

The Bull Fights- One can also enjoy the bull fights at Benaulim that is celebrated every year from the month of October to May.

Other nearby places that have always tickled the mind of travelers are Joe Ruby Desa Beach, Sernabatim Beach, Sernabatim Lake, Ramola Super Market, Copelwaddo Chapel, St Anthonys Church, Holy Trinity Church, Laxmi Temple, Sernabatim Beach, and many more. Hence, Benaulim offers you all that you always want to yearn for. It's an enchanting place where you can get plunged in a book as you hear the swooshing of waves.

Nightlife on Benaulim Beach
Have you ever arranged a romantic candlelight dinner for your loved one on the beach, where moon and the sea give you a company? Well, this is what Goa nightlife at Benaulim depicts you. At night, the beach looks very pretty with the starry sky and gentle moonlight bestowing the place, a truly striking look. It offers eating & drinking in the variety of beach shacks and restaurants that can make your night entertaining with music and dance. Enjoying loud music, parties and drinking chill beer are main attractions of nightlife in Benaulim. There are many clubs and pubs that keep entertaining tourists till the wee hours of the night. Heading towards Fiplees Pub and Disco or Adega Camoens Nightclubs are best options for boozing.

How to Reach
By Air- The nearest airport is Dabolim, which is 27 km away from Benaulim.

By Rail- The nearest railhead is Madgaon, which is 5 km away from Benaulim. Other railhead is Karmali (41 km).

By Road- Regular buses from Colva is available, which is 2 km away from Benaulim beach. It's well-connected by road to other cities in Goa and so it is easily reachable by bus or rental car.
Best Time to Visit- November to February

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'The Enamour of Downtown Calangute" Holding the spectacular beauty and charm with all the fra
ntic nightlife of an ocean paradise, Calangute is your way to heaven. Encircled by palm and coconut trees, the beach is spread four miles along the Arabian Sea and nine miles from the Panaji. Accompanied by Candolim village that wings it towards south and crossroads of Baga towards north, Calangute Beach forges the real attraction of Goa tourism. Here, the charms are multiplex like the exotic jewels hanging from the storefronts, local's warmth, or it could simply be the orphic sea-breezes that bring an imminent adventure. Due to its incredible beauty and serenity, it's known as the 'Queen of Beaches'.

It's among the top ten bathing beaches in all over the world, which remains crowded during daytime with tourists & locals. Calangute Beach is a perfect tourist retreat, filled with souvenir stalls, shacks and other stalls selling everything from beer, trinkets to pawns. All these simply add to the popularity of beach, making it a must-visit place. Huge showrooms with exquisite handicrafts from Tibet, Kasmir, Rajasthan, Indonesia and other striking places, queue the main road running towards Anjuna.
The beach showcases a distinctive Goan beach culture and assures a splendid time with loved ones. So, if you want an unstrained solitude, plan for Calangute beach holidays as it's a perfect destination for nature freaks and the glorious view of locales enfolding serene ambiance, mark the place as a dream destination for beach bums.

Things to Do on Calangute Beach
Benaulim brings lots of beach activities ranging from water sports, sightseeing to other shopping activities. So, go and experience all the activities and make your day wonderful.
If you haven't visited Calangute beach, there is no way you can imagine the very charm, which it always holds. It's not about the beaches and the hippies that make Calangute what it is, but it has lots of things to do.

Here comes the list of activities:
Water Sports : Undoubtedly, Calangute is a perfect place for adventure and water sports like kayaking, sailing, wind-surfing, water snorkeling, water-skiing, fishing, etc. These are main activities which seek the attention of globetrotters. These adventures turn out into the best-ever experience for visitors. Visit just two months prior to the winter season and enjoy your great time in the beach waters to the level best.

Parasailing : Parasailing on Calangute Beach offers an unbelievable experience as you soar up high in the air and undergo the wind on your face, that exhilaration truly kicks in. It's an interesting sport activity that becomes unforgettable for the one who experiences it.

Sandy Pleasures : Tourist can enjoy leisure moments relaxing under the bright sun. Idle on the sands and relax yourself under the shade of umbrella whilst having the exotic flavor of drinks. Enjoy sunbathing under the sun and regenerate your body.

Other Water Activities
Additional activities are like spotting dolphin and crocodile besides visiting the island for fishing or angling. Other than this, river sails on the Zuari and Mandovi rivers are perfect sightseeing activities that draw a large number of beach bums.

Shopping : Head towards the beach from the city and you'll find handicraft boutiques, jewelry shops and Tibetan shopkeepers. For shopaholics, it's a good place to shop different types of clothing in different fabrics like Rajasthani, Karnatakan and Gujarati. You can't miss the chance of buying anything there as the products are quite appealing. Visiting Dev's Art Gallery at Calangute during the shopping, is also a great choice to buy few paintings. For other accessories like handbags, trinkets, etc., you can head towards the street shops at Calangute .

Attractions Around Calangute Beach
Apart from the above activities, beach lovers must also visit some major attractions around Calangute beach, if they visit for a pleasant holiday trip in this coastal haven.

Some of the major attractions near Calangute Beach are:
Colva Beach - Positioned in the southern Goa, Colva beach is one of the oldest yet enchanting beach, whose nightlife is simply superb and worth for long time memory. The huge availability of numerous shacks spread on this beach is one of the best options for fooding.

Baga Beach - This beach is one of the most famous attractions in Goa that's located 10 km away from West of Mapusa. It's an extension of Calangute beach as it's very confusing to say from where Baga Beach starts and Calangute beach ends. This beach is sandwiched between two famous beaches, one is Anjuna and Calangute.

Kerkar Art Gallery - This Art Gallery seeks the attention of nature freaks as one can easily witness painting exhibitions and sculpture of popular artists. Also, it hosts the Indian music and dance night every week.

Church of St Alex - The architectural beauty of the church is quite appealing and this keeps it apart from others. It is popular due to its towers and striking altars beside the marvelous dome inside the church premises.

Medicinal Springs - The beautiful location of Medicinal Springs and cashew-covered foothills look too good. That's why the place is popular as Goan picnic spot.

Baga Retreat House - Turned up at the Baga hilltop, Baga Retreat House is at a distance with buzzing appearance beside Arabian Sea. Dedicated to the Saint Francis Xavier, this house always remains a famous tourist spot.

Other main attractions that draw the attention of nature lovers include Morjim Beach, Water Pond of Arambol, Ashvem Beach, Aguada Lighthouse & Aguada Fort, Splashdown, Tito Club, Nerul River, Keri (Querim) Beach, Candolim Beach, Saligao Beach, Friday Local Mapusa Market, River Betul & Betul Estuary, and so on.

Candolim Beach Goa - Beaches in Goa - Goa Beach Tour - Beaches in India

Beneath the shadow of Baga and Calangute beaches of Goa, Candolim is very much popular for its pristine touch and a lot of amusement options all around. Located very close to Baga, this beach is counted amongst the loveliest spot for honeymoon couples, friends or families. It is endorsed by a crest of the dunes and lapped by the warm Arabian Ocean. Just 14 km away from the north of Panaji, the white sandy beach of Candolim normally embellished by the scrub-covered dunes and draws a large number of travel enthusiasts from all across the world.

On the other side, the main road named as the Candolim Calangute road is fully packed with shops and restaurants, but no doubt the beach front has plenty of water activities like water-skiing, parasailing, bump rides, jet-skiing, catamaran sailing, banana rides and wind surfing. Apart from all these, fishing is also popular for the one who want peaceful environment. Side by side, meditation, yoga and massage have also gained huge popularity as visitors love to experience and enjoy such pleasant atmosphere. With a huge variety of seafood, different cuisines cooked in Goan style to handicrafts items and casual garments, everything you'll get there what you seek for.

Things to Do on Candolim Beach 
Many people just wonder what special is there in Candolim, which draws a large number of tourists and the reason come out of it is 'blissful solitude'. This beach is the ideal haunt for all those who look for rejuvenation, fun and serenity. Its quiet and tranquil atmosphere spellbinds many travelers. On the top of it, when you come to know that it's a home to plenty of water sports and other activities, then you'll never let it go.

Some interesting and adventurous things to do in Candolim are briefly explained as below:
Water Sports- Candolim offers all kinds of water activities for adventure freaks. So, everyone should try your hand at jet-skiing, bump rides, banana rides, catamaran sailing, parasailing, water skiing, wind-surfing and other water sports. You can also experience thrilling adventure trip by taking a guided boat trip, where you can spot dolphins and crocodiles.

Diving- One of the most adventurous and daring sports is Diving, which is also popular in Candolim. It gives a spectacular view while going under water. You can view the marine life and beautiful scenery of underwater that includes sharks, turtles, and barracuda. One should try diving around sunken Spanish and Portuguese wrecks which offer everlasting experience.

Sunburn Festival- It's one of the popular electronic dance festival held in Candolim Beach for three days every year. During this festival, one can enjoy shopping, music, food, and have lots of fun & entertainment.

Hence interesting adventure sports, spellbinding scenery, and a unique festivity round the year make this place a worth stay during a holiday trip to Goa. Above all, sunbathing, shopping of handicraft items and eating are also interesting things to do, which should not be missed anyhow.

Attractions Around Candolim Beach 
The Candolim Beach is an enchanting beach that stretches from Aguada Fort to Chapora Beach. There are plenty of places to visit near and around the seashore. The diamond hazes of beach, picturesque view of churches and historical forts are ultimate spots in Goa.

Some of them are brief explained as below:
Aguada Fort- It is one of the best attractions in Candolim, built by the Portuguese in 1912. Along with it, there is church, lighthouse and the garrison of the Aguada Jail, which are also the part of tourist attractions. Towards the northern side of the fort, you'll observe a scenic beauty of Calangute and Candolim beaches, which are the most visited spots in Goa. Located at the top of Sinquerim plateau, it will show you a spectacular view of different shades of life in Goa, where you may view Mandovi touching the sea, Panjim on the southern bank, and large cargo ships leading the way to the Mormugao port.

Chapel of St. Lawrence- It is a popular attraction in Candolim, lies on the shore of Aguada bay. This Chapel has its feast day on 10th August every year. You can take a picturesque click of a striking mansion named as Placio Aguada.

Candolim Church- Dedicated to 'Our Lady of Hope', this church has an appealing look of a frosted icing cake. The specialty of this place is its excellent stained glass work inside and the rich paddies, which stretch up to the Periline. All these simply add a rustic beauty of the scene.

Other nearby attractions include Anjuna Beach & market, Baga Beach, Ashanta Durga Mandir, Tony's the Designer Jewellers, Calizz, Hem Travels Day Tours, St Anthonys Chapel, Calamari Beach, Kerkar Art Complex, Corjuem Fort, and many more.

Nightlife on Candolim Beach 
Candolim Nightlife is something that you should not miss during your stay. It's one of the interesting places to see after the sunset. The nightlife combines with gauzy surprise and entertainment. Discos and clubs like SinQ, Shiro Nightclubs, Club LPK-- Love Passion Karma, Pharaos, are the main attractions in Candolim, where a large number of tourists flock this place to enjoy drinking, dance and music. These are the best place to listen to some hip hop and rock type DJ's music. The party over here goes overnight ensuring perpetual fun and craziness. During your stay, you may try the Stone House on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday for cocktails & live music, raffles for the karaoke/Neil Diamond-sort of experience or if you wanna listen to Indian music, you may go 'Over the Flames' that is held on Monday & Thursday.

How to Reach 
By Air- Dabolim is the nearest airport to reach Candolim, which is at a distance of 46 km. From the airport, you can hire car or taxi to reach the beach.

By Rail- The nearest railway station is located at Thivim (Thivim Railway Station), which is aprox.21 km away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach at Candolim Beach. Other railheads are Karmali (approx.21 km), Margao (44 km) and Vasco da Gama (approx.37 km).

By Bus- Candolim Beach is well connected to the Panaji Bus Station, which is at a distance of 12 km. There are many KTC (Kadamba Transport Corporation) and private bus operator from Panaji bus stop to Candolim. You can also take bus from Mapsua to reach Candolim in maximum 15 minutes.

Best time to visit - November to April

Chapora Beach Goa - Beaches in Goa - Goa Beach Tour - Beaches in India

Bowed in the silhouette of a Portuguese fort on the contrary, Chapora Beach is located on the northern side of the Vagator, which is at the distance of 10 km from Mapusa. It's one of the best beaches of Goa that touches a chord in the heart of tourists with its white sandy unfold, black lava rocks, sapphire expanse, and shaking palms. It's the favourite spot for the one, who love the surf and the sand. It's one of the most cloistered and tranquil beaches in Goa, which brings a lots of shacks and restaurant all around. However, a long walk through Chapora Main Street will simply take you to the past traditional buildings, luxury restaurants, pubs, bars and other stores.

One of the best leisure paradises in Goa, Chapora is a cloistered beach and beautiful sight to behold always. Bordered by green hills, this beach is no doubt a perfect destination for relaxation, fun and entertainment. The atmosphere around the beach is very calm and serene. The seashore offers adventurous water activities, hippy nightlife and famous tourist attractions that fascinate travel explorers from worldwide. However, it's a lovely silvery beach that makes it more peaceful place from other beaches of Goa. It has more or less held back its natural charm and maintained itself on a stingy budget and unceasing efforts of the local habitants. So, if you want a break from hustle and bustle of your city, visit Chapora and have a wonderful time at the beach with delicious sea food to bask upon.

Things to Do in Chapora Beach 
Water Sports- Tourists and travelers can make their day busy by trying out some water activities like jet skiing, ringo rides, para sailing and wind surfing. Including all these, travelers can also go for crocodile spotting and dolphin watching.

Fishing- Chapora Beach in Goa is a small fishing village, situated 10 km from Mapusa in the north of Goa. You'll find some fishers going and returning with fishes. The beach is also a good fishing spot and so you can do fishing over here.

Shopping- Walk down in the Chapora Village, if you are in a mood of shopping. You will find a small market that offers stuffs like earthen pots, lamps, spices, to name a few. So, if you are shopaholic, you'll definitely like this place as you will find some shops that offer trinkets, antiques and artifacts at reasonable cost.

Eating Out- One who is foodie and looking for delicious sea food can choose little cafes and restaurants on the main street that offers mouth watering dishes. In fact, the food served at the stalls is also delicious. In short, eating in Chapora is very pleasurable. One can easily find some shacks, beach side restaurants, and hotels around the beach.

Other Activities- One who want to enjoy the serenity or soak up in the sun, sunbathing is the best idea. One can also enjoy the picturesque view of sunrise and sunset. Travelers can stay here for long time and enjoy being amidst the arm of nature.

Places to Visit Near and Around the Beach 
Nestled under the shelter of coconut trees, Chapora Beach is encircled with lots of tourist attractions that are located near and around the city. Right from man-made wonders to nature's divine presence, all you can explore while travelling around this place.

Some of the famous attractions are like:
Chapora Fort- The first and foremost attraction at the Chapora Beach is the glorious Chapora Fort, which was built during Portugal rule. It is located at the mouth of Chapora River and well connected to the Vagator Beach too. It's one of the must-visit places and everyone should go & view the beauty of the old charm that still hangs around here. Once you visit here, it will make you mesmerized as it offers a spellbinding view of the beach.

Vagator Springs- Situated at the foothills of North Vagator Beach and at Orzant, it is indeed a mind blowing tourist attraction that is worth to visit.

Chapora Village- Far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, this village is a pleasure to be in. It's a fishing village where you'll get a complete peace of mind and relaxation.

Other sightseeing places to visit near Chapora beach are Special Sterling Beach, Sapt Rishi & Sapt Sarovar, Aguada Fort, Vagator Beach, Vithal Rakhumayi Temple, Ozran Beach, St Anthonys Church, Ghat of Har Ki Pauri, etc.

Nightlife on Chapora Beach 
The nightlife of Chapora Beach is very calm and quite different from the hurly burly and chaos of other seashore. Tourists from all over the world visit here to spend some quality time till midnight. There are lots of bars and restaurants made up of palm leaves and woods on the beachside, which always invigorates after sunset. Travellers can visit Small Taverna (bar) for a drink called feni â€" a local brewed cashew and coconut made drink. At night, it becomes a splendid place to rejuvenate. The lively nights at Chapora also offers many dance floors to tourists that add extra fun and entertainment.

How to Reach 
By Air- Dabolim is the nearest airport to reach Chapora Beach, which is approx.43 km away. From the airport, Panaji is 29 km away and from there it takes 25 minutes (13 km) to reach Chapora.

By Rail- The nearest railway station is at Karmali, just 11 km away from Panaji. From Panaji you can hire car or taxi to reach Chapora.

By Road- Vagator, which is very close to Chapora is at a distance of 9 km from Mapusa and 22 km from Panaji, the state capital of Goa. Direct buses are always available to Chapora from Panjim and at every fifteen minutes from Mapusa.

Best Time to Visit-  November to March

Colva Beach Goa - Beaches in Goa - Goa Beach Tour- Beaches in India

Located 6 km away from the west of Margao, Colva beach is one of the largest and striking beaches of South Goa that has fine powdered white sand and bounded by coconut palms that elongate from Bogmalo to Cabo de Rama alongside the coastline of south Goa. The Colva beach is very beautiful and has a stream flowing through it. Speckled with colonial style villas and broken-down fishing huts, the beach looks more stunning with a wide collection of concrete hotels, souvenir stalls and snack bars all around it.

During day time, many tourists in colorful attires throng at this place and some are also seen sunbathing in the bright sun. On the other side, drink stands and jewelry stalls on the golden sands make a moony evening on the Beach of Colva very romantic for honeymoon couples. There are lots of shacks available for lunch and a cold beer or two. For adventure freaks, various kinds of water activities are also available on the beach. While taking a long walk on the Colva Beach, silver carpets of mackerels can be viewed dazzling on the golden sands. This beach has lot to offer foreigners and Indian tourists compared to other beaches of Goa. In brief, it's a romantic gateway for beach lovers in India that offers an opportunity to relish the fascinating sightseeing, Goan nightlife, exalting water sports, and even more or less trinket shopping.

Things to Do on Colva Beach 
Right from sunbathing, water sports to other leisure activities, Colva beach brings plenty of activities for adventure freaks. With a long seashore and sand, the beach is ideal place to enjoy several adventure sports and other leisure activities.

Here are some of the recommended things, which one should try during their visit:
Adventure Water Sports- Beach lovers can try their hand on water scooter rides, jet skiing, speed boat rides, snorkeling, swimming, banana boat rides, motorboat rides, etc. Apart from these, parasailing is also one of the favorite beach activities for travelers. So, if you want a wonderful experience of water sports in Goa, then Colva Beach would be the must visit place.

Leisure Activities- Colva is a perfect place for the one who want to indulge themselves in leisure activities like jogging, sightseeing, shopping, eating, etc. If you are a keen reader, you can tie your swinging net between two coconut trees and enjoy reading your favorite books in a serene place. Also, you can enjoy an island tours along with dolphin-spotting as there are many boatmen on the beach who will take to the trip.

If you are already done with all such activities, then go for trinket shopping as the main road that leads to Colva is a famous shopping destination where you can get some colorful clothes, jewelry and other fashion accessories. After shopping, a delicious and mouth watering food is must for you. There are plenty of sea-facing shacks lined up along the beach where you can get delicious Goan cuisine with feni and stuffed papad. Just enjoy the real taste of sea food with splendid seaside view.

Places to Visit In and Around Colva 
Colva is a pristine beach in Goa, which is surrounded with several hidden gems. There are several tourist attractions that make the trip a memorable one for lifetime. Here come some of the recommended places to visit in and around the Colva:

Dudhsagar Waterfalls - It's one of the famous waterfalls that is also named as Sea of Milk. It's a four tiered waterfall is finely situated on the Mandovi River in Sanguem taluka (South Goa). The falls are a part of Mollem National Park. It's a must visit place in Goa as it has picturesque view that offers tremendous photo options along with thrilling experience of trekking.

Agonda Beach- One of the most enchanting beaches of South Goa is Agonda beach, which is mostly famous due to its serenity and peace.

Our Lady of Mercy Church- One of the main attractions of Colva is the statue of 'Menino Jesus', which is at the local church namely 'Our Lady of Mercy'. It's a holy place that is known for its religious event-'Fama of Menino Jesuse'. The Catholic community celebrates every year on the third Monday of October month. It's one of the popular feasts, where a big fair is organized on the occasion at Colva.

Bull Fight- It's one of the interesting bull fights held every year between October and May. Generally, it is held in the rice field with the beats of Konkani music, which gives lots of fun and exhilaration.

Apart from all the above attractions, you can also go and unfold the treasure of Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, and Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary. Also, you should not forget to visit pristine Benaulim and Sernabatim Beaches. All these place offer friendly environment and relaxing gateway as well.

Nightlife in Colva Beach 
The nightlife in Colva beach is very lively and vibrant compared to other beaches in Goa. It is exotic and dazzling, which one should not miss out during their visit. It will simply tempt you to enjoy whole night. On the other side, the beach shacks and restaurants remain open till the wee hours of the dawn. The most popular and happening night spots are late bar and discos that perk up and rock the crowd to enjoy whole night.

Besides, there are plenty of bars and restaurants that make a perfect day out for the family, friends or honeymoon couples. It makes a enjoyable day with full pleasure for young and old alike.


How to Reach 
Colva Beach is well connected by air, rail and road.

By Air - Dabolim is the nearest Airport to reach Colva, which is at the distance of 68 km from Colva. From the airport, you may take car or taxi to reach there.

By Rail- Karmali Railway Station is the nearest railhead that is approx 30 km away from Colva and well connected to other major cities in and around the Goa.

By Road- Bus services are always available from Margao bus station and Vasco da Gama to reach Colva Beach. The buses depart from the KTC bus stand that is 3 km away from the Margao city. Buses are also available from other major cities of the India like Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore.

Best Time to Visit- October to March