The most picturesque beach in South Goa. The best beaches in Goa - cheerful hippies in the North, small children in the South

If you are going to Goa for the sea and beaches, do not miss this article. I will tell you about all the beaches north goa, I will share their characteristics, location on the map, personal photos and videos and my opinion about each beach, if you are interested. The opinion is subjective. Goa is different for everyone.

12 beaches of North Goa - review, photo, video

Kerim Beach - the northernmost beach

There are no palm trees on Kerim Beach. Coniferous trees grow there, which create an unusual mystical landscape on the beach. Plus sparsely populated, light sand and green deep sea. Kerim Beach is mesmerizing. Only a complete introvert and a desperate lover of solitude and peace can stay there for a long time.

There are a couple of cafes on Kerim Beach, it is easy to find guest houses nearby. For shopping and entertainment, it is better to go to neighboring Arambol.

The sea on Kerim is beautiful, but dangerous. Waves often, depth starts immediately. Not the most the best place for holidays with young children.

Kalacha Beach - Beach of the Beatles and Sweet Lake

Kalacha Beach is famous for its Sweet Lake, unusual landscape, big stones in the sea and the banyan tree under which the Beatles smoked and meditated. There are serious doubts about the latter fact. But the rest is all right. And the landscape, and the lake, and beauty.

On the beach there is a cafe, several bungalows and a small market.

The sea is different - when big waves and when - quiet and smooth.

Arambol - a beach of yogis, enlightened and found themselves

The most controversial beach in North Goa is Arambol. The first time I came to Goa, I fell in love with Arambol. The last time he disappointed me.

As for the beach and the sea itself, Arambol is unusually beautiful. A long and wide sandy beach, a long entry into the sea, the blue color of the water merging with the sky - it takes your breath away.

The village of Arambol has many shops, guest houses, hotels, cafes and restaurants. Prices for everything are higher than the average for North Goa.

Arambol is good for families with children - the sea is so beautiful, there is infrastructure, parties of mothers with babies and even sour cream in stores.

Arambol is good for those who like to go into the astral plane with the help of special means. It's easy to find a hangout and everything else.

Arambol is good for creative people, for yogis, for those who are looking for themselves.

Mandrem - the beach of glamorous scum

Mandrem goes after Arambol. The same sea and the same beach line. Real hotels and show-off restaurants have been built in Mandrem. You can even meet people in white pants and hats there.

Prices in Mandrem are not lower than in Arambol. Many Russians. Few European pensioners. Quiet, calm, imposing.

Ashvem - the most beautiful beach in North Goa

It is impossible to describe in words why Ashvem is better than neighboring beaches. But it is definitely different from the rest of the North Goa beaches. Either the air there is different, or the wind, or the current brings mysticism and the desire to fly. There are few shacks and bungalows on the beach itself. And this is probably why the slightly deserted beach of Ashvem is fascinating.

My favorite place in North Goa today.

Morjim - the most pontoon and expensive beach

The Russian village and all that. There, the cult director Pyotr Buslov came up with the idea to make the film “Motherland” about Russians in Goa. Buslov lived in Goa, in Morjim for several seasons, so he studied the theme of the film perfectly.

The sea in Morjim is like in Arambol. A lot of party places, many guest houses and many Russians.

Vagator - the beach of Shiva and sacred cows

The second beach in my personal top of North Goa beaches. Moreover, Vagator and Ashvem are almost on the same level. Although externally the beaches are different.

Black stones scattered in disorder along the beach create a fantastic landscape. Cows love this place too. And on Vagator, be sure to find the famous face of Shiva.

Anjuna - the beach of the last hippies

Anjuna is a favorite place for party-goers, young and old. The famous market days take place here, when the Flea Market is open on Wednesdays. Here, by the sea, songs ring from coastal cafes, here they break away and forget all the sorrows and hardships of the cold homeland.

I don't like the sea in Anjuna - a lot of stones, some kind of algae. But you can find a place to swim if you wish.

Baga is the most civilized beach in North Goa

Baga is a village for glamorous vacationers, lovers of nightclubs and expensive cafes. Prices are the highest in all of North Goa.

The beach is different from the beaches of Arambol or Mandrem. The sand here is yellow, the sea is deep. In Baga, on one side of the beach, there is a cape and a river along the cape. Thanks to this cape, there are almost no big waves in Baga. Swimming is comfortable and fun, even when there are huge waves in neighboring Calangute and Candolim.

Calangute is the most visited beach in North Goa

Calangute never sleeps! It's fun, partyy and relaxed at the same time. This is the favorite beach of European pensioners. There are enough of our bags here too. Among independent tourists, Calangute is not particularly honored.

Calangute has the most shops, supermarkets, cafes, expensive hotels and cheap guesthouses.

The sea is deep almost immediately, the sand on the beach is yellow and loose.

Candolim - the most convenient beach

Candolim is similar to Calangute. The same beach line, the same sea, the same guest houses, the same pensioners. There are no problems in choosing accommodation, with renting a bike, with local street food, with pizza or a burger, with Tibetan cuisine, with pharmacies. Internet in Candolim and Calangute is the best among all places in North Goa.

Sinkerim - a beach with history

Which beach in North Goa is suitable for families with children

1. Arambol
2. Candolim
3. Morjim
4. Mandrem

Because a good safe beach, shallow sea, there are shops with the usual products and cafes with a Russian menu. It is easy to find friends for yourself and your child.

Which beach in North Goa should an organized tourist stay on?

1. Vagator
2. Calangute
3. Candolim

Because a lot tour agencies, supermarkets, pharmacies, taxis, restaurants, casinos and decent hotels.

And the last thing - even if you stopped for the entire vacation on one beach, take a ride on the rest of the beaches of North Goa. This is the only way to find your beach and your favorite place.

You can book a hotel in Goa both on the spot and on the Internet. Booking is full of hotels and guesthouses.

Flights to Goa

And if you have not yet decided on tickets to Goa, look in the table for the cheapest fares for regular flights in Goa.

The coastline of the southwestern part of India, running along the Arabian Sea, is occupied by Goa co capital city of Panaji. Conventionally, it is divided into two parts. Territory north of the fort Aguada is called North Goa. The main advantage of this part of the state is its beaches, which stretch almost in a continuous line for 30 kilometers. The beach areas of North Goa are heterogeneous in their status.

Below are best beaches North Goa and their description.

Tiracol

Most northern beach in state. Its length is about 5 km. Covered with small shells. Due to the fact that the beach is located at a distance from the main places of recreation, it is not particularly visited by tourists. But perhaps that is precisely its charm. Those who come here are just looking for solitude and tranquility. Fort Tiracol was built over the beach who gave the beach its name. It now houses the Heritage Hotel.

Due to the small number of people on its territory, various marine life is found there in the form of birds, crabs, turtles and snakes. They go ashore to bask and rummage near the water in natural debris brought by the sea and not removed by anyone.

Arambol

This wide sandy beach, stretching for several kilometers, is located a little south of Tiracol. It is separated from the mainland by a rocky ridge through which a narrow path leads to the beach area. The sand is fine and pleasant. The attraction of the beach is a small freshwater lake.. It is especially beautiful here during sunset.

It so happened that at one time this beach was glorified by the first hippies, who came to these places during their search for true values. They say that The Beatles came here too.. Since then, it has happened that Arambol has become the most crowded in the entire district. A mass is built around it cheap hotels, cottages and entertainment establishments such as cafes, bars, various yoga and dance schools. Very often this beach is visited by citizens of Russia.

Above the beach is Arambol beach village. Locals try to take full advantage of the crowded beach by selling souvenirs and items to vacationers. national clothes. Numerous beggars roaming around it also enjoy the crowds.

Mandrem

This beach, bordering Arambol, is strikingly distinguished by its calmness. The noisiest companies gather on Arambol, and people gather here, seekers of solitude and serenity. In addition, this is a favorite vacation spot for parents with small children. Quiet environment and easy access to the beach are disposed to it.

Mandrem is a long sand strip along the sea with numerous shallow natural pools with sea ​​water. The water heated in them by the sun is conducive to bathing small children.

Additional charm is given to Mandrem two small streams, between which he, in fact, is located. Moreover, one of them flows along the beach, and for passage to the shore, local residents built bamboo bridges.

Near the beach there is a village of the same name, where you can stay. Finding accommodation here is very easy. The price depends on its condition and season. Before nearest beaches Arambol and Ashvem with more developed infrastructure 10-15 minutes drive.

Ashvem

This smooth clean beach covered with light sand, almost without rocky ledges. Just like on Mandrem, there are natural pools in which children love to swim.

The beach is designed for people with increased income, although the quality of service is at the usual level. They just protect it from annoying merchants and beggars. Because of this, Ashvem is considered the most quiet and peaceful place. You can have fun by doing kiting.

Fans of a more luxurious holiday can stay at the Para-Jolly boutique hotel, which is located right on the beach. budget housing very hard to find here. Prices for it are above average in these places. Ashvem will be a justified choice if you want to live surrounded by a wealthy public.

Morjim

This three-kilometer-long gently sloping sandy beach has long been considered a Russian village or "Moscow Beach" here. The fact is that 80% of its visitors are Russians who came here to relax or live here permanently.

The service is also designed for the Russian contingent: in the menu of restaurants - the correct inscriptions in Russian for Russian dishes; local merchants speak Russian quite tolerably and diligently replenish their vocabulary with new words. The local Russian diaspora often arranges their parties here, inviting capital DJs to them.

The beach is ideal for windsurfing and kiting. due to light wind, sun and moderate seas. Morjim is considered the most expensive place because of the cottages built here with increased comfort. But the beach is always clean, and the sea is warm and clear. In addition, it is a kind of nature reserve. There is a place where sea turtles come to lay their eggs.

Vagator

This one is pretty big beach not very suitable for swimming. Here m many stones protruding from the sand, which reduce it tourist attraction. This is especially annoying underwater. Rocky remains divide its territory into three parts: Large, Medium and Small Vagators. You need to go down to the beach along the path that goes along the slope of a steep hill. Because of such natural features it is rarely visited, although there are quite a lot of tourists in the nearby villages of Vagator and Chapora. This is explained by the fact that the village of Vagator was the second most popular among European hippies, and since then their followers have been constantly coming to these places.

Of the notable attractions here are ruins of the portuguese fort of Chapora And the face of the god Shiva carved on the beach. The fort offers a wonderful view of the Juari River, on the other side of which is the comfortable Morjim Beach.

If we compare Vagator with Arambol, although it is worse suited for swimming, prices correspond to Arambol. This beach is visited mainly by the local population.

Anjuna

At one time this place was the best among sandy beaches south of Chapora. Now, due to algae, underwater rocks and tidal features of the area, it has become much less popular, although it is quite pleasant in itself. The main glory of this place is in the hippies and the most popular on the coast Anjuna Market. At this weekly fair, open every Wednesday, you can buy a wide variety of local souvenirs, clothes, precious metal products made by local craftsmen. The initial prices on the market are high, but if you bargain, they can be reduced by 2-3 times.

How the memory of the first hippies work here night clubs "Paradise" and "Dolce Vita". In fact, even now in Anjuna you can see both rastafarians and hippies. Housing and food prices are quite reasonable, so you won’t have to deny yourself anything.

Baga

It got its name from the river Baga, which flows nearby. This beach with yellow sand and crystal clear waters is Indian clone of Turkish Antalya with its classic beach areas. The relatively small Baga is full of sun loungers, around which restaurants and hotels are located. Here you can enjoy livability and exotic natural landscapes.

Despite the fact that there are very party-type beaches Vagator and Anjuna nearby, Baga - the territory of tranquility. Due to the good amenities, the beach is a very visited place. Because of this, the prices here (in particular, for food and soft drinks) are quite high. However, if you move a little further from the sea, they decrease significantly.

The national composition of Baga tourists is the most diverse, and among the total number there are Russians (although not as many as on Morjim) and citizens of India.

Calangute

This is a crescent-shaped sandy beach, stretching for 7 kilometers and almost merging with its northern neighbor Baga. In fact, Calangute is a whole beach town on the coast. Its territory is well organized. For lovers of classic relaxation, sun loungers, cafes, restaurants, masseurs, and a lot of hotels are prepared. Because of this, Calangute is considered a hotel center for organized tourists. It's always crowded here.

Like many others, this beach was opened to the world by hippies. Now they have been pushed to more remote and less comfortable places by ordinary commercial tourists. Nevertheless, there are a lot of all kinds of entertainment establishments, which is why the beach is considered quite noisy. Previously, there were noisy parties here, sometimes lasting throughout the night. Now the local police strictly regulated such events.

In May and October in Calangute sharply increasing number of local Indian tourists. At this time, the holiday season begins in India.

Local attractions include "Kerkar" - art gallery where local artists exhibit their paintings. In addition, once a week it hosts evenings dedicated to Indian dances.

Candolim

The beach attracts with its special respectability, and the atmosphere here is calmer than on Calangute. More expensive furnishings make Candolim a secular place, which increases its rating in the elderly. An additional plus is the protection of the territory from merchants and street beggars.

Candolim is close in quality to the beaches of South Goa. Two Taj Group hotels have even been built here. Among its shortcomings are quite a steep descent to the shore. But at sea almost always is high waves which makes it attractive to water sportsmen.

Of the attractions it should be noted beautiful buildings in a colonial style, a pond with huge red lotuses and the ship River Princess, which has been sitting aground for many years.

Sinquerim

Another comfortable beach in North Goa. Proximity to the administrative center led to the appearance here well developed infrastructure, which includes luxury hotels, a beautifully equipped beach, a lot of beach activities.

The Indians of Sinakurim do not particularly favor their presence, but foreigners love it very much. However, despite such developed infrastructure there are few vacationers on the beach. Its major disadvantage is steep slope to the sea.

Aguada

The most south point North Goa - Aguada beach, well-groomed and a nice place. It is located next to the ancient Portuguese fort of the same name who once protected these places from pirates.

Around are respectable hotels and picturesque villages. The administrative center of the region - city ​​of panjim located very close.

In North Goa, all beaches are public. The boundaries between them are rather arbitrary. The beaches seem to flow smoothly into each other. Only a few of them are separated by rivers or rocks. The landscape views that open from the coast of North Goa are not inferior in beauty to the famous world beaches.

The beaches of South Goa are slightly different from the beaches of North Goa, and therefore many tourists are interested in the question of where to go together, with children, or where it is better to go to rest for the elderly, so that the rest is complete and unforgettable. We will now consider the description of the beaches of the south and north.

The beaches of South Goa

South Region is the most quiet and calm and, accordingly, the beaches here are the most beautiful, clean and the best. Let's look at the most popular beaches in South Goa. beach season begins in November, and resort hotels begin to fill with tourists. You can get to many beaches by city bus.

Cola- This is an isolated and calm beach, which is divided in the very middle by a cape. There is indescribable beauty here fresh lake and beautiful natural views. On this beach you can rent a thatched hut.

Neighboring Agonda beach has more options for renting a bungalow, although it is inferior to Kolya in terms of its quality of rest. This is a three-kilometer white sand beach surrounded by palm trees and several restaurants.

Palolem is one of the best and most beautiful beaches in Goa. Here you will find white sand, many bars and restaurants. A few years ago, this beach was not crowded, but now there are many shacks, and you can also rent a room to relax. Here you can go fishing and admire the frolicking dolphins.

Colva is the main tourist center, although there are slightly fewer tourists here than in Calangute. This is enough famous resort, dotted with colonial-style villas and small fishermen's houses. Swimming here is safe and therefore many come here with children.

Cavelossim- it is small resort town, which is between Indian Ocean and the Sal River. Wealthy tourists from Europe rest here, who prefer a high level of comfort and a certain degree of privacy. Hotels here have private beach which is leased from the state.

Cooking is a small village with white catholic church, upscale hotels and small shops. This beach has a wide coastline, White sand and clear sea. Also, there are no rocks and pitfalls, which contributes to an excellent beach holiday. Here you will not find night clubs and discos, so you can diversify your vacation with the help of health and beauty treatments offered by resort hotels with an all-inclusive system.

Benaulim located 7 km from Margao and 2 km from Colva. This beach is popular with those who love small cozy cafes and shady alleys. Dolphins swim up to the shore here. You can rent scooters and bikes on the beach.

North Goa beaches

Calangute- This small town on north Goa, one of the most popular resorts And former capital"hippie". It is quite fun and noisy during peak hours, so few people choose this beach for children. There is also a lot of a motley audience, which gathers in large companies near the sea.

Morjim also called the "Russian settlement", since about 80% of vacationers are Russian tourists. Indian merchants know many Russian words that help them sell their souvenirs. There are even Russian restaurants with dumplings, borscht and pancakes. Also on the beach there are many Russian guesthouses, yoga schools, Ayurveda, restaurants and even kindergartens for Russian children. Hotels offer a variety of services, including the all-inclusive system.

Mandrem is a small beautiful village, which is located between the two beaches of Ashvem and Arambol, which are among the best in the northern Goa coast. It has everything you need for a relaxing and fulfilling holiday, from white sandy beaches and clear seas to upscale hotels. Many couples with small children rest in Mandrem, as the wide coastal strip and comfortable descent in the sea do children's rest enjoyable and complete.

Ashvem can be called one of the least crowded beaches of Goa, so its rare tourists can enjoy plenty of silence and clean beaches with fine yellow sand. There are no rocks here like on other beaches, but large boulders that lie on the very shore of the sea give picturesqueness.

Arambol is the largest and most adapted village for tourism. Junks, hippies, trancers and freaks mostly like to relax here as savages. In the daytime, they fly kites into the air, ride boats and kites, and in the evenings do yoga and meditate. IN high season it gets quite crowded here. Wide coastline and green palm groves create an excellent atmosphere for relaxation.

Candolim attracts tourists with its respectability, quiet and relaxing holiday. In its structure, it is more like the beaches of the south. Two luxurious hotels of the Taj Group have even been built here. The disadvantage of the beach is a very steep descent to the sea.

Baga- it's small beautiful beach with several hotels. There is even a river Baga, where kids love to swim. Recently, a Saturday evening market has been organized on Baga.

Anjuna is a big center cultural life Goa, where the best nightclubs such as Paradise and Dolce Vita are open. The busiest beach with clean white sand is located here, and on Wednesdays the most famous flea market in the resort is open, where you can buy various Indian souvenirs.

Vagator, which is located next to Anjuna, is not so noisy and partyy, but still you won’t be bored there.

Betalbatim- This is a beach that is surrounded by pine trees and is located 2 kilometers from Majorda. There are several restaurants and inexpensive guesthouses here.

Arpora is a respectable and quiet resort, which is famous for its beautiful beaches with a pristine atmosphere untouched nature. White sand and warm waves of the sea, combined with coconut palms, create a real fairy tale called "The Bounty".

If you want to visit many interesting places (Jaipur, Delhi and Agra), then the Golden Triangle tour will give you such an opportunity.

All Goa beaches on the map you can see on our website, as well as usually complete map beaches is always located in any of the hotels and resort hotels. There are also nudist beaches in Goa, which you can find on the beach map.

Conventionally, the beaches of Goa can be divided into two parts: northern and southern.

The beaches in the north of Goa stretch for 30 km from Fort Aguada to Arambol and border Maharashtra. There are not so many historical sights here: the capital of Goa, Panajim, the towns of Vasco da Gama and Old Goa, the Bom Jesus Basilica, Arambol, Fort Aguada and, of course, the beaches.

Many years ago, this region became the capital of the Portuguese Empire in the East and the mistress of the sea from Cape Good Hope before China Sea. In 1962, Goa got rid of the dominance of Spain and gained independence.

The beaches of Goa in the northern part are considered the best coast of India. Life, parties and fun reign here. This is the land of festivals!


Anjuna Beach is a wide strip of fine sand with coconut groves. This region is chosen by hikers who enjoy picturesque views. And lovers of cheap trinkets and exclusive things from all over Goa come here - every Wednesday, right under the canopy of coconut trees, a flea market opens.


- This is sand interspersed with basalt rocks. There is never a rush of tourists here. Not far from the coast can be found freshwater lake and several springs with water containing hydrogen sulfide.


Calangute and Baga Beach- these are the favorite hangouts of hippies who come here to take part in various mass trances. These two beaches are considered inseparable twin brothers.


If you get tired of lying on the beach, be sure to visit the capital of Goa Panjim and the town Old Goa. Here you can see a large number of sights left behind by the Portuguese.

In this region there is a huge number of cozy hotels and houses for tourists.


The beaches of South Goa stretch from Bogmalo to Palolem beach. They are also picturesque, like the coast of North Goa, but quieter and more peaceful. Ideal for tourists who want to get away from the noise big cities and fuss modern world. Here you will not hear the echoes of the noisy parties common in North Goa, and you will not see the bright crowds of tourists. But on the south coast of Goa, you will connect with nature and understand that there is an Absolute.

The main beaches in south Goa are…

- this is the most famous beach south coast. It is located near Marg. Everything here is made for tourists: the market, restaurants, shops, souvenir shops and much more.


located 2 kilometers from Colva. This perfect place vacation for tourists who want to save on vacation. The village of Benaulim gladly accepts all guests for a fairly moderate fee. This area is considered a fishing village. In addition, local residents are engaged in the cultivation of rice and coconut palms. In Benaulim, you can stay in small guest houses.


Microscopic Bogmalo beach became famous when the five-star Oberoi Group Hotel opened here. Now this beach has become a real tourist center in South Goa.

famous for its picturesque cliffs, against which coconut palms flaunt, and idyllic landscapes. In the village near the beach, you can visit several cozy cafes and souvenir shops.


located two kilometers from Benaulim beach. Here you will hardly meet tourists, Varca beach is quiet place, which is perfect for enjoying nature and the sea.


You can watch the life of dolphins in the wild on Cavelossim beach. And here you can also find amazing shells, walk along the beautiful coast, ride catamarans and kayaks and just forget about the bustle of the surrounding world.

Is the most wild beach south coast Goa. Want to escape civilization? Then come to this beach. Here you can also see the ruins of Fort Kobe de Rama.


Tiny resort in South Goa benavali beach with many inexpensive hotels and excellent restaurants, the menu of which is dominated by various seafood. This perfect place for family holidays.


The beaches of South Goa are not yet touched by tourists, there is no noise, crowds of tourists, crowded hotels and restaurants. Here you can relax from the hustle and bustle and find unity with nature.

On the territory of South Goa there is a very large number of sandy beaches located along the entire coastline.

The beaches of Goa attract tourists every year thanks to the pleasant sand underfoot, warm waters, soft Goan.The water temperature is almost constantly kept at around 28 - 29°С, in May it can reach 30°С. At any time of the year, there are big waves on the beaches of Goa. The bottom is sandy, the set of depth is rather smooth. Of the living creatures on the beaches there are crabs, turtles. Schools of fish can be seen in the water. Infrequently come across jellyfish, the burn from which is painful.

The swimming season in Goa lasts all year round, but during the rainy season (from June to September) there are practically no tourists here, only local vacationers appear on the beaches. But in tourist season, which lasts from October to May, Goan beaches are never empty. All beaches in Goa are municipal, which means that they belong to the state and cannot be privately owned. All Goan beaches are available to everyone for free visiting.

In the southern part of the state, unlike there are practically no clubs, discos and trance parties so popular in Goa. It is also held here. Hotels in the south of Goa are mainly 4 * and 5 * categories. The southern part of the state is more suitable for families.

So, we offer a description of the beaches of South Goa, in order of location from north to south.

The northernmost beach of South Goa, located just 5 km from Dabolim Airport. The beach is not very popular among lovers beach holiday, and the tourist infrastructure is poorly developed here. However, Bogmalo has a few high-end hotels. The beach area is small and very picturesque, surrounded by green hills.

Velsao beach / Velsao beach

Another sparsely populated beach in South Goa. There is no entertainment here, except for a couple of sheks. Velsao beach is small in size, looks like a rather narrow strip of sand. A fertilizer factory is located a few kilometers from Velsao, which spoils the pleasant picture of the whole area.

Cansaulim beachbeach)

Fairly clean beach with light sand. This place becomes especially popular in early January. Every year at this time, the festival of the Magi (The Feast of the Magi) or, as it is also called, the feast of the Three Kings, is held here. It is celebrated by Indian Catholics, of whom there are a lot of people in Goa. On this day, three boys aged 8 to 10 years old are selected from different nearby villages. They are dressed up as wise men, and an illustration for bible history. Boys dressed as wise men must take gifts to the church on the hill, which has a statue of baby Jesus. The merry celebration begins at the moment when the "three kings" enter the church. During the day in Cansaulim, only music, dances and fiery performances.

Another small, sparsely populated beach that allows you to enjoy Goan beauty almost completely alone. The landscape of Arossim is a wide strip of light sand and an abundance of vegetation.

The beach is surrounded on all sides by palm trees. The beach strip is wide, the sand is light. On the shore there are several hotels and many sheks.

Majorda beach / Majorda beach

Here the sparsely populated beaches of the northern part of South Goa end and an almost 30-kilometer strip of developed beaches begins with a well-developed tourist infrastructure, an abundance of hotels, guesthouses, shops, shacks, bars and restaurants. It is believed that it was in Majorda that the juice from the trunk of a coconut tree, called toddy, was once first obtained. The Jesuits used this juice to make bread by fermenting dough. Toddy is also used to make one of the varieties of feni, a local alcoholic drink.

It is a wide strip of light sand, surrounded by pine trees. Despite being located between the two largest tourist centers of South Goa (Majorda and Colva), the beach remains relatively sparsely populated even in high season.

Main tourist centre throughout South Goa. It is distinguished by an abundance of tourists, most tourist packages are sold to these places. In addition, on weekends there are a lot of holidaymakers from Margao, the second largest city in Goa, located just 8 km from Colva. There are a huge number of hotels and restaurants here.

This beach is told in a Hindu legend. Hindus believe that Benaulim was created by God Vishnu when he, in the form of Sri Parshuram, shot an arrow into the sea from the top of the Western Ghats and ordered the waters to recede. The place where the arrow landed was called Banali, which literally translates from Sanskrit as "the place where the arrow fell." Later the name was gradually transformed into Benaulim.

The beach is quite spacious, the sand is light. The tourism sector began to develop here relatively recently. There are few "package" tourists here, but there are many visitors living in Goa long time. Benaulim is considered one of the most suitable places for long-term living in South Goa.

Located 2 km south of Benaulim. The area is very large, wide coastal strip, white sand. The beach is quiet and calm. There are sheki and restaurants on the shore, the center of the village is located away from the sea.

It is also quite a popular Goan beach. On Cavelossim beach, soft white sand is combined with black volcanic rocks protruding in some places. There is a ferry here that can take you across the Sal River to the more southerly beaches. Cavelossim has an abundance of respectable hotels.

Mobor Beach is surrounded by the Sal River and coconut plantations. The beach is wide, with light sand. Due to the confluence of the Sal River into the Arabian Sea at an acute angle, strong currents are possible in the southern part of Mobor. The largest number of high-class hotels are located here.

Located on the other side of the Sal River, and from Mobor you can get here by motor boat. In the middle of the river you can see local residents engaged in a rather unusual business - catching oysters with their toes. And in sheks on the beach, you can always try dishes from the freshest seafood, regularly supplied here by local fishermen. There are not many tourists here. Visitors mostly stay in restaurants-guesthouses that rent out rooms. There are also a couple of hotels in the village.

Beach Canaguinim / Canaginim (Canaguinim beach)

Small rocky sandy beach surrounded by low cliffs. Very sparse. There are no hotels here, but rooms are often rented out in the village. Suitable for those who are thirsty solitary recreation in places unspoiled by crowds of tourists, and with preserved pristine nature.

A very small beach located near the fort of Cabo da Rama. There is practically no tourist infrastructure, although tourists often come here, and this is one of the favorite vacation spots of the local population.

Kakolem / Kankola beach ( Kakolem beach / Kancola beach

Deserted and very small beach. The descent to the beach is quite steep, the ascent during the hot daytime hours can become very tiring. There is a sharp increase in depth in the water, which is why there are always big waves in this place. When swimming, you need to be careful also because rocks come across under the water.

Located 8 km from Canaguinima. The whole area is divided into two parts - Little Kola and Big Kola. These beaches are considered one of the most beautiful in South Goa, and this is not surprising, because all the pristine beauty of nature has been preserved here. The landscape here is very picturesque: soft yellow sand, an abundance of palm trees and other vegetation, a river that flows into the sea and forms a freshwater lake with very warm water(and the sand at the bottom is even warmer than the water). There are practically no people here, just as there are no hotels, restaurants and other benefits of civilization.

Agonda beach has a very large area, it stretches for a three-kilometer sand strip, sometimes with protruding stones. The beach is not very crowded. There are a large number of shacks and bungalows on the shore.

A small beach that can only be reached by boat from Palolem. There are a couple of shacks on the beach. The beach was named Butterfly, which translates as "Butterfly", because of the shape of this beach, reminiscent of its outlines of a huge butterfly.

The beach is in the form of an even semicircle. On Palolem Beach, dense vegetation is combined with soft light sand, sometimes creaking like snow underfoot. There is a gentle entry into the sea and protection from waves, which makes Palolem a good place for swimming. There are few hotels here; people who come to rest in Palolem live, as a rule, in small bungalows on the beach. tourist vouchers this place is almost never sold. More recently, Palolem was completely untouched and unknown beach Now this place is very popular with tourists. Holidays on Palolem Beach are very often the final part of many due to its convenient location, natural beauty and developed tourism infrastructure.

Located south of Palolem behind the rocks. He became known to many after the opening of the health complex Bhakti Kutir, which is positioned as an environmentally friendly complex made from local materials. There are many huts on the beach.

It is a small bay protected from waves. There are not very many tourists on Putnam, but still it cannot be called completely sparsely populated. On the beach there are shacks, restaurants and thatched bungalows.

Quiet and quiet place, but not very good for swimming, because. There are undercurrents here. There are only a couple of hotels here.

You can get here by crossing from Palolem along a narrow bridge to the other side of the Talpon River. Due to such a secluded location, Talpona is very calm quiet beach and quite sparse.

It is located near the mouth of the river of the same name, about five kilometers south of Palolem. The beach is almost deserted and very quiet, probably due to its inaccessibility, because it is located between two rivers - Galdzhibag and Talpon. You can get to it by following the coast road from Palolem towards Putnam, then on railway station Canacona. You need to turn right after crossing railway and go to the Talpon River. The road turns left to a small bridge, after which you need to turn right to the beaches of Talpon and Galdzhibag.

Most south beach Goa, located on the border of Goa and Karnataka. Polem beach is small and completely deserted due to its remoteness. There are no tourists here, only Indians from nearby villages sometimes come to rest in these places. There is a village along the entire coast, so this place is still not for those who are looking for complete solitude.