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The state of Goa was a Portuguese colony until 1962, and is famous for its Indo-Portuguese
culture and architecture. Goa's Beaches reflect its colourful mosaic of history.
Goa is a tropical paradise with miles of palm-fringed sandy Beaches. Goa is a
vivid mixture of white washed Catholic churches, Hindu temples and the colours
and aromas of the busy street markets. Accommodation in Goa ranges from top quality
hotels to rooms in private houses. It is possible to find package holiday hotels
in Goa on a Bed and Breakfast. The main Goa holiday season is November to April
Beaches Of Goa and its beauty
Goa has a total coastline of 125 km and that makes people believe that it is
a long big beach. The beaches of Goa are like the curves of a woman. The beaches
are beautiful and each beach is unique in its own way. Goa's beaches are speckled
with quaint little beach shacks that serve ice cold beer and spicy Goan cuisine.
All along the beaches of Goa are picturesque villages red tiled houses and here
and there, the remains of fortresses, in complete contrast, inland Goa has deep
valleys and fast flowing rivers surrounded by wooded hills.
Places Of Interest
Beaches of Goa are much ahead of other beaches in India in terms of popularity
and the facilities that are available here. There are exotic cuisine backing
the pleasure of sun and sand, and water sports facilities that include water
scooters to water gliding. One can engage in shopping on the beach side stalls
and shacks and also enjoy a midnight bonfire on the beach. The beaches have
been divided as north Goa Beaches and South Goa Beaches. The popular North Goa
beaches which are known for its trance atmosphere is Candolim beach, Sinquerim
Beach, Baga beach, Bambolim beach, Arambol beach and Vagator beach. The South
Goa beaches are Benaulim Beach , Palolem beach, Agonda beach, Mobor beach and
Cavelossim beach.
All the beaches are beautiful and very much scenic. The beaches which are very
much overcrowded are the Dona Paula, Calangute Colva and so on. Always remember
that all the beaches are not safe for swimmers. So check out with the beach
guard before wading into the sea.
- Anjuna Beach, Goa
- Arambol Beach, Goa
- Agonda Beach, Goa
- Aguada Beach, Goa
- Benaulim Beach, Goa
- Bogmalo Beach, Goa
- Baga Beach, Goa
- Calangute Beach, Goa
- Cavelossim Beach, Goa
- Candolim Beach, Goa
- Colva Beach, Goa
- Dona Paula Beach, Goa
- Mobor Beach, Goa
- Majorda Beach, Goa
- Miramar Beach, Goa
- Palolem Beach, Goa
- Vagator Beach, Goa
- Sinquerim Beach, Goa
- Varca Beach, Goa
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