The expansive sandy coastline of Goa, stretching over 125 km, happens to be one of the finest in the country. The wide publicity of Goan beaches in the media and the movies have added a mystique to the state, inviting hundreds of thousands of beach lovers from around the globe. The tropical climate, pristine environs, coconut groves and ethnic Goan delicacies along with the much renowned feni (which flows here freely!) have been a source of real delight for tourists. Significant commercialization of some of the beaches has also resulted in a number of exotic beachside hotels and resorts. In Goa, where there are hip-hop beaches, you can also find some of the most secluded ones.
The beaches of Goa can be segregated into two categories: beaches of North Goa and beaches of South Goa. The North Goa section stretches from Fort Aguada and Sinquerim Beach to Chapora Beach and fort whereas the second stretch begins south of Vasco da Gama and goes up to southern tip of Goa, the Palolem Beach being the culminating point. Delicious seafood, ethnic Goan delicacies, rave parties, flea markets and water sports among others are the highlights of Goan beaches.
Beach Activities : Water Sports, Flea Market
Best time to Visit : September to April
About Baga Beach
The quaint fishing village at Baga is known for its picturesque beach, which is often seen as an extension of the Calangute beach. Adorned with a number of quality
restaurants, hotels and shops, the swaying palms and the shimmering blues of the Baga river add to the charm of the place. The lack of frantic tourist activity along with quite beach activities like fishing and water sports have helped make Baga a favored spot for people looking for repose and relaxation, unlike some of the other happening beaches that Goa is also famed for. The unique weekly market at Baga is held every saturday evening which looks even prettier under the star lit sky.
Location
Baga village is situated on the shores of the Arabian Sea in the northern part of Goa. The charming beach at Baga is located just 15 km from Panjim, the capital of Goa.
Attractions at Baga
Baga offers a number of quality restaurants and hotels as well as other snack shacks and open air terrace cafes which serve everything from local delicacies to hot and cold drinks. An old style mansion, the Baga retreat is situated just a short walk up the hill. The nearby Arpora village is the venue for the saturday evening flea market where you can buy items such as clothes, sea shell jewellery, wood carvings and so on...
Some of the popular water sports activities at Baga include water skiing, para sailing and surfing while dolphin spotting is also fast catching up on the popularity charts. The most favoured night hangout spots include Tito's and Cafe Mambo, the popularity of which can be gauged from the long queues outside these places every evening.
Stay At
Baga being one of the most famous tourist spots in Goa boasts of a number of quality hotels and resorts. Some of the best in terms of accommodation and food are Nani's and Rani's (situated north of the river, the rooms here are spacious and cost between Rs. 250 and 350), Baia do Sol (set in charming cottages overlooking the beach, the cost of rooms is between Rs. 1200 and 5000) and Cavala (The cost of rooms is between Rs 400 and 3950 while facilities include swimming pool, rooms with attached bath and balcony).
Getting There
By Air : Dabolim is the nearest airport, situated just 29 km from the state capital Panjim. Baga is located just a half hour drive from Panjim.
By Rail : The nearest railhead is Karmali, situated just 11 km from Panjim.
By Road : State transport buses operate regularly between Panjim-Baga (thirty minutes) and Mapusa-Baga (ten minutes). While boarding a bus from Panjim, be sure that it is the one that takes you all the way to Baga as some of these terminate at Calangute.
The beaches of Goa can be segregated into two categories: beaches of North Goa and beaches of South Goa. The North Goa section stretches from Fort Aguada and Sinquerim Beach to Chapora Beach and fort whereas the second stretch begins south of Vasco da Gama and goes up to southern tip of Goa, the Palolem Beach being the culminating point. Delicious seafood, ethnic Goan delicacies, rave parties, flea markets and water sports among others are the highlights of Goan beaches.
- Anjuna Beach
- Baga Beach
- Bogmalo Beach
- Benaulim Beach
- Calangute Beach
- Colva Beach
- Dona Paula Beach
- Majorda Beach
- Vagator Beach
Anjuna Beach
Location : North Goa
Beach Activities : Rave Parties, Water Sports
Best time to Visit : September to March
About Anjuna Beach
Anjuna is a beautiful little village situated just 18 km from Goa's capital Panaji in the northern part of the state on the banks of the Arabian Sea. Famous for its picturesque beach, Anjuna has always been regarded as the rave capital of Goa for its happening rave parties which have been one of its major charms since the 1960's. A favourite for both locals and tourists, the surreal environs make it one of those places where anything goes. The extremely beautiful natural setting composed of shoal red laterite cliffs, rows and rows of swaying coconut and palm groves, golden sands and turquoise blue waters that gently roll up and down the shores make it an apt setting for festivities and beach parties. The beach is also lined up with small shops and stalls that sell everything from decorative sea shells to eatables.
Beach Attractions
Anjuna beach is divided into the north and south parts with most of the hotels and resorts located in and around the northern part. The beach comes alive every wednesday when the flea market is set up where you can buy stuff from all across the region. Some of the must buys at the market are hummus and Yak cheese. The St. Anthony's church located nearby is also worth a visit.
Water sports are catching up fast on the popularity ratings at the Anjuna beach, which take place mostly in the south beach area. Snorkeling and scuba diving in the sea allows you to spot rare species of marine life. The endless rave parties is what the place is really known for. There is a party happening every night which keeps the life and people rocking.
Stay At
The beach at Anjuna is always thronged by visitors and tourists, making it one of the most popular and visited places in Goa. Owing to the demands of tourists a number of hotels and resorts have sprung up in and around the area which provide quality accommodation facilities for the tourists. The best at Anjuna include The Tamarind (situated two and a half kilometers from the beach, the hotel offers comfortable accommodation. The price of a room ranges between Rs. 600 and Rs. 2500 while other facilities include a swimming pool and a mini golf course), White Negro (situated close to the St. Anthony's church, the accommodation at the hotel costs between Rs. 300 to 1000) and Hotel Bougainvilla (housed in an old style mansion, the hotel offers spacious rooms priced between Rs. 400 to Rs. 3800)
Getting There
By Air : Anjuna village is located in the north bardez taluka, north of the Vagator beach. The nearest airport is located at Dabolim, just 47 km from Anjuna. From Dabolim, one can hire a taxi which generally costs around Rs. 700.
By Rail : The nearest railhead is Thivim (19 km) which is again connected with Anjuna through easily available taxis. Panjim railway station is another major railhead located nearby.
By Road : There are several ways to access Anjuna by road. While motorcycle taxis are available between Anjuna and Vagator, buses operate regularly between Panjim and Mapusa, from where autos take you further to Anjuna.
Beach Activities : Rave Parties, Water Sports
Best time to Visit : September to March
About Anjuna Beach
Anjuna is a beautiful little village situated just 18 km from Goa's capital Panaji in the northern part of the state on the banks of the Arabian Sea. Famous for its picturesque beach, Anjuna has always been regarded as the rave capital of Goa for its happening rave parties which have been one of its major charms since the 1960's. A favourite for both locals and tourists, the surreal environs make it one of those places where anything goes. The extremely beautiful natural setting composed of shoal red laterite cliffs, rows and rows of swaying coconut and palm groves, golden sands and turquoise blue waters that gently roll up and down the shores make it an apt setting for festivities and beach parties. The beach is also lined up with small shops and stalls that sell everything from decorative sea shells to eatables.
Anjuna beach is divided into the north and south parts with most of the hotels and resorts located in and around the northern part. The beach comes alive every wednesday when the flea market is set up where you can buy stuff from all across the region. Some of the must buys at the market are hummus and Yak cheese. The St. Anthony's church located nearby is also worth a visit.
Water sports are catching up fast on the popularity ratings at the Anjuna beach, which take place mostly in the south beach area. Snorkeling and scuba diving in the sea allows you to spot rare species of marine life. The endless rave parties is what the place is really known for. There is a party happening every night which keeps the life and people rocking.
Stay At
The beach at Anjuna is always thronged by visitors and tourists, making it one of the most popular and visited places in Goa. Owing to the demands of tourists a number of hotels and resorts have sprung up in and around the area which provide quality accommodation facilities for the tourists. The best at Anjuna include The Tamarind (situated two and a half kilometers from the beach, the hotel offers comfortable accommodation. The price of a room ranges between Rs. 600 and Rs. 2500 while other facilities include a swimming pool and a mini golf course), White Negro (situated close to the St. Anthony's church, the accommodation at the hotel costs between Rs. 300 to 1000) and Hotel Bougainvilla (housed in an old style mansion, the hotel offers spacious rooms priced between Rs. 400 to Rs. 3800)
Getting There
By Air : Anjuna village is located in the north bardez taluka, north of the Vagator beach. The nearest airport is located at Dabolim, just 47 km from Anjuna. From Dabolim, one can hire a taxi which generally costs around Rs. 700.
By Rail : The nearest railhead is Thivim (19 km) which is again connected with Anjuna through easily available taxis. Panjim railway station is another major railhead located nearby.
By Road : There are several ways to access Anjuna by road. While motorcycle taxis are available between Anjuna and Vagator, buses operate regularly between Panjim and Mapusa, from where autos take you further to Anjuna.
Baga Beach
Location : North Goa
Beach Activities : Water Sports, Flea Market
Best time to Visit : September to April
About Baga Beach
The quaint fishing village at Baga is known for its picturesque beach, which is often seen as an extension of the Calangute beach. Adorned with a number of quality
restaurants, hotels and shops, the swaying palms and the shimmering blues of the Baga river add to the charm of the place. The lack of frantic tourist activity along with quite beach activities like fishing and water sports have helped make Baga a favored spot for people looking for repose and relaxation, unlike some of the other happening beaches that Goa is also famed for. The unique weekly market at Baga is held every saturday evening which looks even prettier under the star lit sky.
Baga village is situated on the shores of the Arabian Sea in the northern part of Goa. The charming beach at Baga is located just 15 km from Panjim, the capital of Goa.
Attractions at Baga
Baga offers a number of quality restaurants and hotels as well as other snack shacks and open air terrace cafes which serve everything from local delicacies to hot and cold drinks. An old style mansion, the Baga retreat is situated just a short walk up the hill. The nearby Arpora village is the venue for the saturday evening flea market where you can buy items such as clothes, sea shell jewellery, wood carvings and so on...
Some of the popular water sports activities at Baga include water skiing, para sailing and surfing while dolphin spotting is also fast catching up on the popularity charts. The most favoured night hangout spots include Tito's and Cafe Mambo, the popularity of which can be gauged from the long queues outside these places every evening.
Stay At
Baga being one of the most famous tourist spots in Goa boasts of a number of quality hotels and resorts. Some of the best in terms of accommodation and food are Nani's and Rani's (situated north of the river, the rooms here are spacious and cost between Rs. 250 and 350), Baia do Sol (set in charming cottages overlooking the beach, the cost of rooms is between Rs. 1200 and 5000) and Cavala (The cost of rooms is between Rs 400 and 3950 while facilities include swimming pool, rooms with attached bath and balcony).
Getting There
By Air : Dabolim is the nearest airport, situated just 29 km from the state capital Panjim. Baga is located just a half hour drive from Panjim.
By Rail : The nearest railhead is Karmali, situated just 11 km from Panjim.
By Road : State transport buses operate regularly between Panjim-Baga (thirty minutes) and Mapusa-Baga (ten minutes). While boarding a bus from Panjim, be sure that it is the one that takes you all the way to Baga as some of these terminate at Calangute.
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