Beaches

1. Divar    The island of Divar is famed for Bonderam, the festival held on the river island on the 4th Saturday of the month of August. Bonderam means the

Goa is a land of beaches and you cannot think of a Goa holiday without its seashore strolls, water-sports and beach shacks. So here are some of the most popular

Ashvem Beach is nestled between the Mandrem Beach to the north and the serene Morjim Beach to the south.  It is a rocky beach that has been shaped by shellfish,

Laid-back by the day and lively at night, Arambol is truly the capital of hippie culture in Goa. A long stretch of sand surrounded by cliffs on both sides, with

With close proximity to Baga and Calangute beaches, Candolim is very popular for its great shoreline and offers a variety of amusement options. The beach is a must do on

To the south of Arambol lies the serene Mandrem Beach. A rocky cliff jutting out into the sea is all that separates Mandrem from Arambol beach.

At the northest tip of Goa, lies the pristine Keri Beach which has a backdrop of lofty casuarina trees, as opposed to the ubiquitous coconut palms.

Morjim is a fairly quiet beach, with huts and shacks scattered along the sand at the south end, and setback amongst the tall casuarinas trees to the north.

The pristine beach is stunning in appearance with pine and mango trees on its fringes. One of the finest beaches of Goa where you can actually taste a holiday as it should be.

The entire beach is lined with coconut trees, making it one of the most beautiful beaches in the South.

Majorda is a picture pretty beach to the south of the quieter Utorda beach. The popular besach is studded with several hotels, the most prominent amongst them being Majorda Beach

Nestled between the Arabian Sea and Sal River Estuary, Mobor Beach is secluded and beautiful beach which offers everything a traveler needs. Adventure activities, delicious food, shopping and stunning vistas of the majestic sea, Mobor has it all.

Polem Beach is the southernmost beach of Goa, just a stone’s throw away from the Goa Karnataka border.

Utorda is fairly less crowded than the other beaches in this stretch and is a great beach to go for a dip into soothing waters.

Varca is a quiet and pristine beach sandwiched between the popular Benaulim beach and the beautiful Mobor Cavelossim beach. Varca beach is ideal for some idyllic time to do simple activities like dolphin watching, sunbathing and boating.

Pomburpache zhor (or the Pomburpa spring) is a very popular picnic spot in North Goa for most local Goans who religiously make it a point to visit this natural spring during the torrid summer months of March to May

An oasis in the heart of the city, Coco Beach is one of the few spaces left in Goa that really reflects the essence of Goa.

Cola Beach is one of Goa’s finest beaches, the sand is soft and the water clear. There are a few rocks in the sea here and there but otherwise, it’s

Few things make me happier than cruising through Goa’s gorgeous countryside on my scooter – especially if it’s for a date with a plate of oysters.

Though getting here is no easy task, the journey is well worth it. The sands here are perfectly white and the water translucent. What adds to the beauty are the dolphins surrounding the island with their acrobatics. Butterfly Beach is located just along the coastline at Palolem.

Patnem beach is not a stunning, the shoreline is pretty far away from the shacks and the welcome shadows of the palms. But it has is a unique charm that draws you in.

Certainly off the beaten track and somewhere between the well known Palolem and Patnem Beaches, Colomb Bay is a difficult find. The beach is a precious stretch of a C-curve with lots of gentle giant rocks strewn in the sea.

Palolem Beach in South Goa is known for many things, gorgeous sunsets, tiny islands, great swimming and coco huts but we discovered that there is so much more to this beach than mere sun and sand.

Agonda Beach has all the makings of a great love story; it’s surrounded by hills, has the most amazing sunsets and not too far away lies a fort with an epic past – Cabo de Rama.

Here you’ll find a few odd tourists doing their own thing, some locals playing football, a smattering of honeymooners walking hand in hand – all very different types of people but each getting their one common fix – the Benaulim vibe.

Not many travellers coming to Goa know that merely five minutes away from the Dabolim airport lies one of Goa’s most beautiful beaches – Bogmalo.

At the helm of the azure Arabian Sea dotted with fishing boats, barges and casino boats, basking in the warmth of glorious sunsets, is Panjim’s beloved Miramar Beach.

Vagator is a relatively quiet beach and lacks Baga and Calangute’s noisy crowds of tourists and hawkers so you can enjoy your privacy here.

The beach is rocky with huge blocks of rocks both at the shore and in the sea, the sand isn’t as soft as some of the South Goa beaches and the sunsets are as good as any, but…yes, there is a but!

Located about 15 kms from the capital city of Panjim in North Goa, Calangute is among the most popular beaches in Goa and it is large enough to accommodate the huge numbers of high season tourists.

Baga was one of the first beaches to become popular in Goa, and is today filled with shacks and restaurants; playing host to the famous Tito’s Lane