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The Beaches of Goa are no
doubt the best among the Beaches in India. Just Scroll down
to know more about the umpteen choices available in Goa to
enjoy the Goa Beaches. The fact is beyond doubt that the
Beaches of Goa are paradise on earth in real sense. Know
more about some of the famous beaches in Goa-
ANJUM
BEACH
It is 18 kms from Panaji and
is a popular beach adjacent to Chapora Fort. Anjum beach is
popular with the young generation. No Doubt, Beach Anjuna is
one of the best beach in Goa. Nearby Anjuna beach there is
magnificent Albuquerque Mansion built in 1920 that is
flanked by octagonal towers and attractive Mangalore tiled
roofs. This is also known as 'Goa Freak capital of the
World'.
ARAMBOL BEACH
It is 50 kms from Panaji and
is a unique beach in the North Goa. The beach is rocky and
sandy and at the same time much sought after. It is
16-km-long sea beach. Arambol Beach has a sweet water pond
right on the shore. The beach has adequate body surfing and
there are several attractive bays at walking distance.
Arambol beach in Goa, India, can be a sheer delight if a
person is looking for just the sea, himself and tranquility.
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BAGA
BEACH
Baga Beach is a small yet
perfect beach located between its two equally famous
cousins, Colva
 on
one side and Calangute on the other. It is a serene place to
enjoy some private moments if you don't like the hustle and
bustle of Colva or Calangute beaches. The beach is ideal for
fishing with international tourists marinating in the sun
and domestic visitors paddling the boat. The beach
mesmerizes the tourists with its brown sand and palm groves
which come fairly close to the water's edge. On one side of
beach is the Baga River offering a pleasant diversion for
children and water lovers. The meeting point of the river
and the sea is bordered by a group of black rocks against
which the sea crashes
in dramatic explosions of spray.
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BOGMALO BEACH
In Bogmalo, the Oberoi's
manage the restaurant of Trade Wings. The building stands
right on the seashore. As the waves lash the parapets of the
open-air restaurant, the drone of the restless Arabian Sea
lulls to sleep even the most insomniac. Beyond are
mysterious little islands, shipwrecks in the silt and,
plenty of pleasant eateries around the hotel, each one of
them claiming to be Osibisa's favorite.
Benaulim Beach
Benaulim is a quiet and
pleasant beach lying at
the end of Colva beach. The Benaulim beach is still
undiscovered by the domestic tourists which further adds to
its charm. Being a fishing beach, it gets fairly crowded in
the evenings and on weekends. The Church of St John the
Baptist is situated on a hill beyond the village and is
worth a visit. On the arrival of the monsoon, Feast of St
John the Baptist (Sao Joao) is celebrated as a thanksgiving
on the beach. Young men wearing crowns of leaves and fruits
tour the area singing for gifts.
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Candolim Beach
Candolim is the best beach if
you want solitary moments from the hustle and bustle of
Aguada beach though not offering too much of facilities.
There is delicious and quality food complemented by long and
straight beach backed by scrub-covered dunes with little
shelter.
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Cavelossim Beach
 The
soft white sands, the black lava rocks, beaches south of
Benaulim where you explore the Cavelossim Beach. This beach
is more clean and quiet than most of the famous beaches of
Goa. There are numerous beach shacks offering a variety of
Goan dishes and seafood at reliable rates. There are several
food joints around Dona Sylvia where you can get entire
package of good food, liquor and beverages, nice service,
and a pleasant service at quite reasonable rates. In
addition to it, there are facilities for Dolphin watching at
Betty's Place as well as boat trips for Dolphin watching at
River Sal.
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Calangute Beach
It is 16 kms from the capital
city Panaji and is the most popular holiday resort in Goa.
It is also known as "The Queen of Beaches"
and consists of excellent accommodation facilities at the
tourist resorts and cottages. It is on the shores of the
Arabian Sea of North Goa. The name of the beach is a
distortion of the local vernacular word, 'Koli-gutti', which
means the 'land of fishermen'. Some connect it with 'Kalyan-gutti',
the 'village of art' or 'Konvallo-ghott', the 'strong pit of
the coconut tree' as the village nearby is full of coconut
trees. It is believed that with the Portuguese invasion, it
got distorted to Calangute. Once upon a time Calangute was
the most haunted beach all hippies during Christmas
celebration when psychedelic hell broke loose. The best time
of the year to visit this beach is between the months of
September and March.
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COLVA BEACH
It is 6 kms from Marmagoa.
Colva is one of the most popular beaches in South Goa. This
beach is the pride of 'Salcete' and the only rival to
Calangute by its scenic splendour. In Colva sand, sea and
sky blend in enchanting natural harmony. It consists of
excellent accommodation facilities at the tourist cottages.
It is evening and weekend days destination for the natives.
While driving to Colva from Marmagoa you pass through the
large Church of Our Lady of Mercy, Nossa Senhora das Merces,
built in 1630 and re-built in the 18th century. It is at
heart of the longest unbroken stretch of beach in Goa from
Marmagoa to Cabo de Rama. Colva is pleasant and convenient
place to stay giving an opportunity to swim safely.
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DONA PAULA BEACH
It is 7 km from the state
capital Panaji. Dona Paula Beach is an idyllic Z picturesque
spot and gives a fine view of the Zuari River and Marmagoa
Harbour. This is an idyllic spot to relax and sunbathe Water
scootering facility is very popular at this beach. The beach
is near the rocky point between the Mandovi and the Zuari.
At the Dona Paula Bay, two of Goa's famous rivers meet the
Arabian Sea. The beach is named after Dona Paula de Menezes
and is also called the 'Lovers Paradise' due to a myth
attached to the place. Cabo Raj Bhavan, the official
residence of the Governor of Goa is situated on the
westernmost tip of Dona Paula.
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MAJORDA BEACH
From Bogmalo to down south,
there is Majorda beach bellying the Majorda Beach Resort.
Majorda is the village where the Jesuits, fond as they were
of the good things of life, discovered the best Goan toddy
(sap from the coconut palm), which they used to leaven the
bread. Naturally, then, Majorda is the place where the Goans
were first trained in the delicate art of baking European
breads. Therefore, the Majordans are still Goa's best
bakers. As per the Goan version of Ramayana, the Lord Rama
was abducted as a child and brought up at Majorda. Later, in
pursuit of Sita, he camped at Cabo de Rama-a headland
further south-where the stretch of developed beaches ends.
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MIRAMAR BEACH
It is 3 kms from Panaji.
Miramar is a golden beach of soft sand girdled with palm
trees facing the Arabian Sea and is nearest beach from
Panaji. It is one of the most popular beaches in Goa. To
watch the sunset from Panaji this
 beach
is the best location, only fifteen minute' walk along the
Dayanand Bandodker Marg riverfront avenue. The beach is an
urban beach where the Mandovi River meets the Arabian Sea.
It is not a safe beach to swim because of the strong
undercurrent.
Palolem Beach
It is also 37 kms from
Marmagoa. The beach is situated at west of Chaudi. It is one
of the most enchanting beaches, but at the same time
relatively deserted. It is situated in the backdrop of
Western ghats. It has 1.5 km crescent shaped beach and lies
on the southern coastline of Goa amidst outstanding natural
beauty. It is fast emerging as a popular spot for
day-trippers from Colva and Calangute beach.
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Vagator Beach
The soft white sands, the
black lava rocks, the coconut palms, the lush green
landscape, nature playing its own tunes, and the sea turning
from aquamarine to emerald green-Vagator overlooked by the
500-year-old Portuguese fort, leaves each visitor
dumbstruck. Also, the world-famous Anjuna Beach lies to the
south of Vagator. Vagator beach if still rich with rural
life. So a large number of fishermen in their traditional
attire can be observed on the beach. Anyone patient enough
to listen to the numerous stories of the sea can explore
their stock of stories.
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