Goa Beaches

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With no doubt, we can say that the beaches of Goa are the best among all in India. Here, we take you through some of the umpteen choices…

Anjuna Beach
A moonlit party - that is what all tourists look forward to when it comes to Arjuna Beach. Situated in north of Goa, it is 18 kms from Panaji and is a popular beach adjacent to Chapora Fort. You can also visit to a magnificent Mascarenhas Mansion - Albuquerque Mansion there (built in the year1920). Apart from having delicious cuisine of Goa, a number of water sports activities are available for the water sports lovers.

Arambol Beach
Known for its peaceful surroundings and tranquility, Arambol Beach is approximately 50 kms from Panaji, the state capital of Goa. There are sulphur pits and freshwater lakes near Goa Arambol beach, which are also major tourist attractions. Sea, Sand and Sun with fun and frolic, all you can find at Arambol Beach. The best time to visit this beach is from November to February.

Baga Beach
If you want to come out of the hustle and bustle of city life, come to Baga Beach. Its scenic beauty and peace will refresh you! Located between the two equally famous beaches, Colva on one side and Calangute on the other side, Baga Beach is a real worth to watch place. It lies on the shores of the Arabian Sea of North Goa in India and is just 15 kms away from Panaji, the capital of the state of Goa. Best time to visit is from November to March.

Calangute Beach
Calangute Beach is said to be the queen of all beaches. The hippies discovered this beach in the 60’s and since then it has become a very famous beach destination for tourists which from all over the India. It is 16 kms from the capital city Panaji and is on the shores of the Arabian Sea of North Goa. The name of Calangute Beach is actually distorted version of the local spoken word, 'Koli-gutti', which means the 'land of fishermen'. Some people also connect it with 'Kalyan-gutti', the 'village of art' or 'Konvallo-ghott', the 'strong pit of the coconut tree' as the nearby village is full of coconut trees. It is strongly believed that after the Portuguese invasion, it got distorted to Calangute. Best time to visit is from December to February.

Colva Beach
Colva Beach is situated at a distance of 40 kms from Panaji and it is 6 kms from Marmagoa. This beach is the pride of 'Salcete' and the only competitor to Calangute Beach due to its picturesque brilliance and beauty. Along with sand and sun, the Colva beach proffers you scrumptious Goan cuisine and feni.
With passing time, Colva Beach is developing at a rapid pace with new hotels and resorts coming up every day. Apart from the beach, you can also visit the Nossa Senhora de Merces or Our Lady of Mercy Church, built in 1630 and re-built in the 18th century. Best time to visit is from December to February.

Benaulim Beach
Benaulim beach is a calm and pleasing beach lying at the end of Colva beach. Benaulim beach is 2 kms away from Colva Beach. Located on the shores of the Arabian Sea, it is about 41 kms away from Panaji, the capital of Goa. One can visit to Benaulim beach throughout the year, tourisists from all over India come here to relax and enjoy its splendor.

Bogmalo Beach
Bogmalo Beach situated in the southern part of Goa is just 8 kms from Vasco da Gama and 18 kms from Dabolim Airport. Benaulim beach is not that crowded like Anjuna Beach and Calangute Beach and has a calm and picturesque surroundings. Apart from different accommodations – luxurious to budget, here one can find several eating joints, which offer mouth-watering cuisine of Goa. One can visit Bogmalo Beach throughout the year.

Vagator Beach
Vagator Beach is very close to the Anjuna Beach. Vagator Beach is about 22 kms away from Panaji, the capital of the Indian state of Goa. The soft golden sand, the black lava rocks and the lush green coconut palms make Vagator Beach a picturesque spot. One can also visit the 500-year-old Portuguese fort which prevalently known as the Chapora Fort. The best time to visit Vagator Beach is from November to February.