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Strung
along Goa’s 60-mile (100km) coastline, like a lace frill on the edge of
a colorful, skirt are some of the most beautiful beaches in the world- dazzling
stretches of golden sand edging the aquamarine expanse of the Arabian Sea. Goan
beaches are magnificent and you will find them extremely difficult to leave.
The only problem is which one to head for. An unbroken four-mile (7km) crescent
of sun-drenched sand marks the twin beaches of Candolin & Calangute, north
of Panjim and the Aguada headland. Calangute became almost a traveler’s
cliché in the '60s and early'70s and tourist literature is fond of referring
to it as the 'Queen' of Goa's beaches’. Baga, a little further north, is
a better beach and a more relaxed place to stay. Despite the concentration of
resorts, hotels, beach huts, bars, restaurants, and souvenir stalls, there is
innocence here, a freshness of childhood mornings. Farther north, past estuaries
of the many streams that gurgle through the land, are a series of secluded beaches.
In South Goa at a distance of mere two kilometers are the Colva and the Benaulim
beaches. The slow paced beaches are breathtakingly beautiful. The Dona Paula
beach, Vagator and Chapora are other beaches worth visiting
Anjuna - 18 km from Panaji and adjacent to Chapora Fort, it was the haunt of
the flower generation in the sixties and still popular with the younger generation.
A key attraction here is a magnificent Albuquerque Mansion built in 1920, flanked
by octagonal towers and an attractive Mangalore tile-roof.
Agonda - 37 kms from Margao, it is a nature lover's delight. Secluded and picturesque,
this beach is ideal for lazing around in the sun. Agonda is the place if you
are looking for peace and solitude.
Arambol
- About 50 km from Panaji, this is an unique beach in north Goa. It is both
rocky and sandy and the most sought-after beach by foreign visitors.
Baga - It is a secluded and pleasant beach with good recreational facilities
like river cruises, water-skiing, yachting and fishing. Staying here is no problem
as there are many lovely, small cottages available.
Betul - A virgin beach untouched by tourism, it provides a stretch of silvery
sand, alongwith the secluded wilds. Betul offers total seclusion, and magical
beaches and a wonderful view.
Calangute - 16 kms from Panaji, this 7 km-long 'queen of beaches,' is a popular
holiday resort. The small houses amidst the coconut groves behind the beach
are always in demand. It is the most popular holiday resort in Goa and a hit
with foreign tourists.
Colva - 6 km. from Margao, it is the pride of Salcete and rivals Calangute in
scenic splendour. Here sea , sand and sky blend in enchanting natural harmony,
weaving their magic spell on the visitors. The beach offers good accommodation
facilities.
Dona Paula - 7 km from Panaji near the rocky point between the Mandovi and the
Zuari is Dona paula, a secluded bay with a fine view of the Marmagao harbour.
This is an idyllic spot to relax and sunbathe. Water scootering facilities available.
Miramar - A lovely golden beach of soft sand girdled with palm trees, Miramar
is one of the most popular beaches. Less than 3 km from the Panaji city centre,
it is just where the Mandovi meets the sea. From here one has an excellent view
of the Aguada fort just across the river.
Palolem
Beach - A relatively deserted beach, Palolem is about 35 Km from Margao. It
is one of the most enchanting beaches of Goa with a backdrop of the Western
Ghats.
Polem - Goa's southernmost beach, a few kilometres from the Karnataka border,
is Polem. This is an absolutely spectacular beach which is completely untouched
by tourism. The only thing to be done here is swim and sunbathe in complete
isolation.
Vagator - 24 km from Panaji, this is a popular beach dominated by the Chapora
Fort (which marks the entrance to the bay) in the north and Calangute beach
to the south. It's a free-and-easy mood at Little Vagator beach where a young,
hip crowd and nude sunbathing are the norm.
Goa Beaches, Goa Travel
