Goa is known by people all around the world for its beaches. Though Goa is the smallest state in India, it covers a coastline of more than 100 Kms.
All along its coast you can find numerous beaches, some which are popular and crowded and some hidden to be explored. Whether you want to enjoy the party atmosphere, laze around in the sand or explore calm beaches, there are many options for you.
View at Benaulim Beach
(photo credit:pankaj)
There are many popular beaches here which became famous during the 1970s Hippie movement. Many Westerners arrived at this place and made Goa their home.
However there are many other beaches that are not yet spoilt by commercialization. North Goa has majority of the beaches and has the most famous ones too like the Calangute beach, Anjuna Beach and Baga beach.
Use this Goa beach guide to plan your holiday in the beaches.
Agonda beach is quietly tucked away from the maddening crowds that frequent other beaches in Goa.
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Baga beach adjoins the Calangute beach and is one of the most happening and visited beaches in Goa, along with the Calangute. It is small but perfect beach for having lots of fun.
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Aguada beach and Fort Aguada are Goa's another landmark attraction. There is also the Fort Aguada Beach resort built on top of a hill overlooking the Aguada beach.
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Arambol Beach is both rocky and sandy, with a nice stretch where you can climb and find a nice view, and small altars.
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Bogmalo Beach is a small and almost deserted beach, 8 km south from Vasco Da Gama, and 4 km from Goa's airport.
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Calangute Beach is the best of the beaches in Goa. The large sandy beach that stretches to Candolim can be very rough and swimming in the afternoon is not recommended.
Candolim Beach is a beautiful section in the continuing stretch from Calangute in North Goa district of Goa, India. This place has been largely dominated by tourist shops, restaurants and hotels.
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With virgin white sands, palm fringed, and sun drenched beaches, Colva Beach is the most loved beach of Goans. Many tourists can be seen having a sunbath on the golden sands of Colva.
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Dona Paula Bay is located at the confluence of two of Goa's famous rivers which meet Arabian Sea.
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From Bogmalo down south, there is Majorda Beach and the Majorda Beach Resort.
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Mandrem Beach is a beautiful but deserted beach. Just a few shacks offer ordinary food, but the beach and sea are worth it.
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Sinquerim Beach is located about 13 kms from Panaji. Taj Hotel group has set up the Heritage Complex here which dominates the place around the historic Fort Aguada.
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Adjoining the famous Anjuna Beach, Vagator Beach is a little more laid back, though still pretty much steeped in the same Goan culture.
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Varca, Cavelossim, Mabor Beaches are much cleaner and quieter than most of the other famous beaches of Goa.
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