Arambol beach, located at Pernem taluk in North Goa district, about 50kms from Panaji, is a vast stretch of golden sand interspersed with rocky headlands. It is Goa's northernmost beach. Arambol comprises of two beaches and the bigger one is known as the Harmal beach. The second, more picturesque beach lies beyond the rocky headband and can only be reached on foot and is bordered by steep cliffs on both sides. The sea is rough here than at other beaches. More Details...

Anjuna Beach

The Village of Anjuna in north Goa is a five square mile enclosure nestling between the Arabian Sea and the hill overlooking the beach. Anjuna beach is one the most popular beaches of Goa situated 8 km west of Mapusa and 18 km from the capital Panaji. The beach is known for its palm trees, soft sands and natural beauty. One attraction of the Anjuna beach is the Wednesday flea market where one can buy anything from bikes to second hand goods. More Details...

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Calangute Beach

Calangute beach, popularly known as the 'Queen of the Goan Beaches', is located 16kms from Panaji. It was the hippies who discovered this pristine beach in the late 60s. Calangute beach covers several sub-beaches, including Baga and Anjuna beaches. Here some palm trees provide patchy shades to the visitors. This long beach has a host of facilities to cater to visitors, including water sports such as para sailing, water-skiing and wind surfing. At times undercurrent at this beach may be strong, then swimming is not recommended. More Details...

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Colva Beach

Colva beach lies about 39kms from Panaji and 6 km west of Margao at Salecete district. It is the most crowded beach in the South Goa circuit. The warm and calm sea beach is a visitors paradise with 40km of uninterrupted white and golden sand fringed with coconut palms. Here you can get a moped for rent. The water is safe for swimming. The beach is equipped with all modern amenities like air-conditioned resort complexes, tourist cottages, discos, bar shacks, seashell artifact stalls, refreshment stalls, eateries and guest houses. The Church of Our Lady Of Mercy famed for the miracle statue of Menino Jesus (Child Jesus) is located here.

Dona Paula Beach

Dona Paula Beach, one of the popular tourist destination associated with romance and myth, is situated at a distance of 7kms from Panaji, North Goa. The beach is named after the daughter of a viceroy in colonial India, Dona Paula de Menzes who threw herself off the cliff, when refused permission to marry a local fisherman, Gaspar Dias. The place is also known as 'Lovers Paradise'. This small palm fringed beach with casuarina groves is very peaceful. Dona Paula beach offers a wide range of water sports to the tourists including motorboat rides, water scooter, windsurfing, parasailing, water-skiing, toboggan ski-biscuit, skibob, sports fishing, snorkeling, harpoon fishing, kayaking and yachting. The National Oceanography Institute that provides a world of information on marine biology is situated within the premises of Dona Paula Beach. The major attraction of the institute is its Marine Biology Museum and Taxonomy Reference Center. The official residence of the Governor of Goa, known as Cabo Raj Bhavan is situated on the westernmost tip of Dona Paula.

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Miramar Beach

The beautiful Miramar Beach originally known as Gasper Dias Beach is located about 3kms from Panaji, North Goa and a km away from Dona Paula. It lies adjoining the estuary of the river Mandovi as it opens into the Arabian sea. This lovely golden beach of soft sand lined with palm trees is ideal for evening walks. The Miramar beach provides an excellent view of the Aguada fort.

Palolem Beach

Palolem Beach is Goa's southern most beach also known as 'Paradise Beach'. It is situated at Canacona district, about 37kms from Margoa and 70kms from Panaji. The beach is a curved stretch of white sand, backed by palm groves and low, green mountains. The water is shallow and warm, with very little surf and offers safe swimming. The beach offers trips to watch dolphins and is one of the favourite site for overnight beach picnics. Beautiful beach huts and family rooms are provided for accommodation. The Cancona railway station is just 3kms from the beach.

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Aguada beach
Aguada beach is situated in North Goa about 4km from the Sinquerim beach. The beach attracts tourist from all over the world with its exotic tropical beauty, powdery golden sand and stunning vista of blue marine waters. The main highlights here are the historical edifice, Fort Aguada built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and the Reis Magos Fort.

Vagator Beach

Vagator beach at the north end of the Calangute beach attained popularity because of its seclusion. This beautiful beach, lined with coconut groves and palm trees is located at Bardez taluk, around 22 Km north of Panaji and 9kms from Mapusa. The beauty of the beach is further enhanced by the Chapora Fort which makes the entrance to the bay. Here one can witness the seawater changing colors from aquamarine to emerald and the Goan fishermen in their traditional attire getting ready to venture into the sea or coming back with their day's catch. Situated close to the Anjuna beach, the picturesque Vagator beach is a favourite venue for mid night parties during the tourist season.

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