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 The world renowned beaches of Goa are the highlights of travel in this state, making Goa the foremost beach vacation destination. The first beach stop over in Goa is Anjuna beach also famous for its flea market and rave parties, then the Baga and Dona Paula beaches that can make any beach holiday a memorable one. 100-km long coastline gives an enthusiastic beach lover an opportunity to discover new secluded beach sites every day. |
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Dona Paula Beach |
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At the place where two of Goa's famous rivers meet the Arabian Sea is the secluded bay of Dona Paula with a fine view of the Marmagao Harbour. 7-km from Panjim, nestled on the south side of the rocky, hammer-shaped headland that divides the Zuari and Mandovi estuaries, this former fishing village and today's commercialized beach resort makes an idyllic spot to relax and sunbathe. |
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Juhu Beach |
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It located 18 kms north of the city centre; Juhu is one of the biggest and regularly visited beaches of India. One of the most exotic beaches on the shores of Arabian Sea, Juhu Beach is perfect for family outings and is visited by a large number of locals and tourists. |
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Anjuna Beach |
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 This is one of Goa's most popular beaches known for its night beach parties and the rave scene. It's famous for its Wednesday Flea Market, worth exploring for jewelry, souvenirs and ethnic clothes. |
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Baga Beach |
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Dona Paula - fine view of the Marmagao Harbour nestled on the south side of the headland that divides the Zuari and Mandovi estuaries, former fishing village, today's commercialised beach resort, idyllic spot to relax and sunbathe. |
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Calangute Beach |
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It is the busiest beach and one of the most popular beaches in Goa. It was once the Mecca of al expatriate hippies. |
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Benaulim Beach |
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 Benaulim Beach - sea is safe for swimming generally jellyfish-free, village area near beach side boasts a few serviceable bars and restaurants, various culinary delights of the seafood, most succulent, competitively priced seafood in Goa.
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Cavelosim Beach |
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Cavelosim Beach - last major settlement in southwest Salcete, visit to Mabor, South Goa largest, and most obtrusive, package tourist enclave. |
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Chapora Beach |
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Chapora Beach - a lot busier than most north coast villages, dependent on fishing and boat building, many regular cafes and restaurants. |
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Condolim Beach |
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The least developed part of the beach north of Agauda. If you, wish to be away from the crowds but within reach of good food, try the beach near D'mello's & Oceanic just north. The beach itself is long & straight, backed by scrub-covered dunes with little shelter. |
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Bogmolo Beach |
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 8kms from the town of Vasco and 4kms from the airport, is a small sandy cove dominated by a five star Park Plaza resort. The southern beaches are less distinctive than those of the north. Government regulation have kept all the hotels back from the sea, but the character of the unbroken wide sand nonetheless also varies. |
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Miramar Beach |
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It is the nearest beach to Panjim City, about 3kms. It is lovely golden beach of soft sand girdled with palm trees and is one of the most popular beaches. From here one has an excellent view of the Fort Agauda fort just across the Mandovi river. |
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Pololem Beach |
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Pololem Beach - a favourite beach destination, curved shaped bay, swaying curtain of coconut palms, irresistibly photogenic, beautiful beach huts. |
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Varca Beach |
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Varca Beach - community of Christian fisher folk, palm thatched long houses, grassy dunes. |
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Vagator Beach |
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Barely a couple of kilometres of cliff tops and parched grassland, separate Anjuna from the southern fringes of its nearest neighbour, Vagator. Yet to be disturbed by the hustle and bustle of tourists, life goes on peacefully, in the background, in Vagator and Chapora. It is cool rural area, without offering the tourist any big shopping complexes. |
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