It’s never easy to shortlist only 10 beaches in Goa, especially when very beach in this lovely state has its own unique topography and charm. Goan beaches unlike the other parts of the world have a long and broad coastline, which attracts a large portion of tourist around the world. The south section of Goa is known for its white silvery sand. This is what makes it unique and extraordinary.
So here are the top 10
beaches in Goa, selected among the best of the best.
Palolem Beach – 25 km from Margao city # No. 1
A scenic beach in extreme south Goa, with scenic rocks
and islands off its shores, also has
excellent eating options. Water sports activity can be enjoyed at its Best on
this beach, a beach that’ll for sure keep you busy.
Baga Beach – 2 km from Calangute Beach # No. 2
Baga Beach looks as if it has come straight out of a
painting. The serenity of this wooded headland coupled with its scenic beauty is
in itself an attraction of Baga beach. The beach is named after the Baga Creek,
which empties into the Arabian Sea at the north end of the beach.
Benaulim Beach – 6 km from Margao city # No. 3
Benaulim beach is the beach to be when you just want to relax. One can just laze the day off
soaking in the sun, offering you the perfect Goan lifestyle. The best
thing about Benaulim beach is that it is still rather undiscovered by domestic
tourists even though it is a famous beach for fishing. A candle light dinner
amidst the setting is an excellent add-on to your soothing time here.
Miramar Beach – 3 km from Panjim city # No. 4
A 2 km long coast of excellent, soft silvery sand bed, a
mesmerizing vast blue sea in front of it, the Miramar Beach is a beautiful
expanse of fine golden sands girdled with palm trees facing the blue Arabian
Sea. Miramar beach is the sort of beach where you sit down and watch the sunset
in its entire splendour.
Colva Beach – 5 km from Margao city # No. 5
Its stretch is around 2.4 km; the beach consists of
the finest powder white sand and is lined along its shore by coconut
palms. It has been one of the famous beaches of Goa,
especially to sunbath.
Calangute Beach – 8 km from Mapusa city # No. 6
An ultimate destination to spend the most exquisite
experience of one’s life, Calangute stands as a famous beach internationally. Bordered
on the western coast of Goa, Calangute is India’s best-known beach as a touristic destination. It’s
been Popularized by the hippies in the 60’s including The Beatles who
used to come to Calangute in the late sixties to rest and enjoy beach life.
Majorda Beach – 5 km from Colva Beach # No. 7
Situated in the south of Goa, Majorda beach is one that
will sweep you off your feet with its canopy of palm trees, soft whites sands, clear waters & mere bliss. It
is one of those unfrequented beaches in Goa that I know for certain invite those
in search of tranquillity.
Bogmalo Beach – 5 Kms from
Dabolim Airport # No. 8
The most attractive thing about this beach is the sunset.
A breathtaking twilight zone one would always want to come back to. Bogmalo
originally was a small fishing hamlet but now is a growing tourist hub.
Vagator Beach – 9 km from Mapusa city # No. 9
Vagator beach resembles a crescent as it meets the
Chapora estuary. This beach boasts of white sand that is beautifully contrasted with black rocks. The lush greenery
all around, the swaying palms and aquamarine water of the Arabian Sea of
Vagator Beach takes your breath away. The
very famous Sunburn Festival has been relocated to this beautiful spot.
Dona Paula Beach – 4 Kms from
Panjim city # No. 10
Known for the Crystal clear waters, Dona Paula unravels
the ultimate in aquatic sports and fun. Apart from enjoying the great view from
atop the hillock, you can simply relax on
benches enjoying the evening sea breeze and sunset.
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