Goa is the place where East meets West, a sun-soaked state. Goa is one of the top attractions for tourists from India as well as from the World. One can enjoy beaches, temples, churches, mosques, forts, and the serene beauty of this magical land on Earth. Goa has a long history with Portuguese culture dating back to 500 years.
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As soon as we hear the word “Goa” we start imagining beaches in our head and so it is known as the land of beaches. It is the smallest state in India and is located in the country’s southwestern region. Being the smallest state of India, Goa is full of scenic places and surreal views with many holy places to visit and various adventures to try.
Exotic Goa: Feel the breeze at the beach
Goa has much more to explore other than beaches such as temples, churches, and forts but in this article, we tell you about the top 20 beaches you usually don’t hear about.
Anjuna Beach: This beach is also called the “Jewel of Ozran” and gained fame as a hippie hotspot in the 1960s and the fame still continues. This beach in Goa is full of a golden coastline, chic nightclubs, quirky beach shacks, fun watersports, and flea markets.
Arambol Beach: This rocky and sandy beach is bordered with forest on one end and the ocean covers the other end. This surreal beach has something for every soul, name it; a yoga class, diving over a cliff to paraglide, a mysterious baba on top of a hilltop, and much more.
Agonda Beach: If you are a beach person, you will love this beach as the waves are calm and one can enjoy sunbathing, swimming and relaxing here. This place is also famous for dolphin spotting, yoga, meditation and hiking. While at this beach you can visit Agonda church too.
Baga Beach: If you want to experience the vibrant nightlife in Goa, Baga Beach is a must-go-to-place. The name “Baga” originated because of the Baga stream, which empties into the Arabian Sea. If you are not a party person, it offers you beach yoga, a healthy breakfast, spas, sun decks, and much more to explore.
Butterfly Beach: Multiple species of butterflies are the main attraction of this beachscape and that’s how this beach got its name. Gorgeous sunsets and dolphin sightings are the add-ons of this beach.
Benaulim Beach: Benaulim Beach is a perfect place for couples as it is less crowded with zero disturbance, and worth beach gazing for hours amidst a peaceful and natural environment.
Calangute Beach: The longest beach in North Goa is the absolute spot to soothe your eyes with the beauty of the Arabian Sea. Calangute is considered the “Queen of beaches”, moreover one can enjoy water activities such as paragliding, water surfing, banana rides, and jet skiing.
Candolim Beach: Candolim Beach is known for its scrubbed dunes quintessential for couples. It is located near the Princess River and is an amazing place for relaxation.
Cavelossim Beach: According to Tripadvisor, this beach is ranked 19th in Asia, and 5th in India for being famous for giving the alluring contrast of black lava rocks, blue water, and white sand in between.
Dona Paula Beach: Dona Paula Beach is an iconic landmark for the party people. This beach is full of the best-loved resorts and stays, moreover, you can go down the lane for shopping.
Galgibaga Beach: Top-notch place for meditation, the least crowded place in South Goa. It is known for its calm and serene environment.
Hollant Beach: This beach gives mesmerizing and beachscape views that will leave you in awe. It is famous for its distinguished beach-view resorts.
Kalacha Beach: An off-beat place enriched with hippie vibes, exotic flora and fauna. This beach has a sweet-water lagoon and the tourist attractions are Paragliding, hand gliding, beach parties, and live-music sesh.
Majorda Beach: Whenever you visit Majorda Beach make sure you go empty stomach because this beach is known for toddy, bakery, and seafood. This place also has mythological stories along with a pulchritudinous nightlife to live once in a lifetime.
Ozran Beach: Ozran Beach in Goa has exquisite shorelines with a rock sculpture known as “Shiva’s face”. One can enjoy many activities here such as Volleyball, swimming, banana boat rides eye beholding sunsets.
Palolem Beach: This beach is famous for its silent night disco. A different kind of disco has its peace, appreciating the ban on noise after 10 P.M. Other than dolphin spotting, and watersports, one can relax their nerves by indulging in Yoga classes, and Ayurvedic therapies.
Rajbagh Beach: Covered with palm trees this clean beach is named after the Rajbagh Residency. This beach offers you immense peace and a dreamlike environment to soak yourself in.
Shiroda Beach: Shiroda Beach is all about mesmerizing sunrises and blissful mornings. If you prefer peace over anything else, this is your spot to explore, enjoy yoga, and jog along the beachside.
Talpona Beach: Talpona Beach is embellished with sand and palm trees. This beach is your go-to spot if you love peaceful walks along the beach. This beach is named after a fishermen’s village situated 4 km from Margao.
Varca Beach: One of the best-known beaches of Goa for its thrilling water activities such as Parasailing, Water Skiing, Speed Boating, Banana Boat Riding, and Windsurfing. This beach is intact with food vendors where you can enjoy a drink and tasty Goan cuisine.
The list of beaches in Goa is not over yet but the above beaches are mandatory to visit once in your life to seek adventure, self-introspect, enjoy sunset and sunrise, etc. So, pack your bags and explore Goa once to have a lifetime experience.
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