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Beaches and Beaches in Goa
Goa Beaches and Beaches in Goa
The beach capital
of India, Goa is surrounded by some of the most beautiful and pristine beaches
in the world. This Special spot which is being described as the Queen among the Beach cities in India, Situated along its 125 km long coastline, the beaches of Goa
attract thousands of tourists each year to this dreamland. The clean and well
maintained beaches of Goa, lined with some of the finest beach resorts offer the
tourists immense opportunities of fun and frolic in the tranquil countryside
environs away from the busy and hectic lives of the cities. Take a stroll on the
velvety sand or laze under the sun while sipping from a chilled glass of fenni
or coconut water.
Anjuna Beach in Goa - An excellent spot during your beach tours
to Goa
Anjuna Beach is one of the
most popular beaches in Goa. It is especially known for its trance parties and
the hippies. The major tourist attractions are the full moon parties and the
Wednesday Flea Market along with some historical monuments situated around the
beach which include Albuquerque Mansion, Mascarenhas Mansion and the Chapora
Fort.
Calangute Beach in Goa
Another popular beach during the goa beach tours is, Calangute,
situated about 16 km from Panaji is thronged by visitors all throughout the
year. Also known as the 'Queen of the Beaches', it has the unique honour of
being among the top ten beaches in the world. A lot of events including rock
shows, pop shows, open-air dances and fetes are organised
here.
Colva Beach
The oldest and largest beach of Goa,
Colva beach is situated about 6 km from Margao. The 25 km-long-stretch of land
surrounded by coconut trees provides some breathtaking natural views that truly
define the beauty of the beaches of Goa. The beautiful houses and villas in the
village speak of the glorious past and the life during the colonial
times.
Benaulim Beach
Beanaulim is a wonderful spot . During your goa beach tours, this is the another quite and
pleasant beach known for its natural beauty and breathtaking views. The place
still remains rather secluded as it remains largely undiscovered by the
tourists. Other attractions around the area which are worth a visit include the
church of St. John situated on a hill beyond the village.
Agonda Beach
Agonda Beach, lying between Panaji and
Palolem, offers you a quite and lonely place away from the hustle and bustle of
some of the other popular beaches. Relish the union of the sun and sand among
tranquil environs where there will be no one to disturb you apart from the
sounds of the gushing wind and sea waves.
Aguada Beach
The
picturesque Aguada Beach tours to goa is situated in the northern part of Goa
beach tours. A major
attraction of the place is the Aguada Fort and beautiful views of the sea that
it affords. The ancient fort was constructed by the Portuguese to check enemy
invasions into Goa from the sea side. The top of the fort is a perfect place to
capture some beautiful views of the Goan beaches.
Beach Resorts in
Goa
Beach tours to goa offers some of the best beach resorts with luxurious facilities
while letting the tourists experience the best of Goan beaches. Some of the
popular beach resorts in Goa include Anjuna Beach Resort (Anjuna), Bogmalo Beach
Resort (Bogmalo), Taj Exotica (Benaulim), Alor Holiday Resort (Calangute), High
Land Beach Resort (Calangute), Cavala Resort (Baga) and Majorda Beach Resort
(Miramar) among others.
Getting There
» By Air : The Dabolim
Airport, situated about 29 km from the city, is the main entry point into Goa.
Most domestic airlines connect major cities in India with Goa, apart from
chartered flights that fly in from some European countries.
»
By Rail : Goa is well connected by rail network. All major cities in India
including Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore have direct trains to Goa. Taxis can be
hired from the railway station to reach different parts of the city.
» By Road : The Kadamba Bus Stand at Panaji connects the state to
other parts of the country. State Transport and other private operators run
buses that connect to places in and outside the state.
