Best Beaches of Goa

Best beaches to visit in Goa ; Our travel guide for visiting the best beaches of Goa, the sunshine state of India.

Goa, for that well-deserved holiday, is not short of magical. A little paradise of glamor and adventure topped up with a colorful blend of Indian and western cultures, and sun, sea, and sand sweeteners, Goa is a cake baked to perfection! In case if you are wandering on which beach you should look to spend your holidays, then our blog about the best beaches of Goa would help you to decide. In case of any assistance, please feel free to write us 

Its beaches are a virtually uninterrupted stretch of golden-sand coastline that conjures a feel reminiscent of the hippie days of the ’60s. It has lots of fancy 5-star resorts and crescent coves that swell in summer and glitter in winter alike.

Visiting India’s ‘sunshine state’ for a vacation is a decision you definitely won’t regret. You will have some of the best beaches of Goa all for yourself, lots of aromatic, spicy, and flavor-filled dishes to sample and all the ancient Portuguese colonial architecture and heritage to explore.

Suggestion of the trip : Golden Triangle with Goa

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The best beaches of Goa

Top 10 Irresistibly Beautiful Beaches of Goa – for sun and surf lovers

The best beaches to visit in Goa are vast and stunning. And as your loyal, trusted Goa tour guides, we’ve compiled a guide to the most beautiful beaches in Goa. If you are struggling to craft a perfect adventure holiday in Goa, here’s a list of Goa’s top 10 beaches.

Anjuna Beach, Goa

Anjuna Beach rightly had to appear first on this list for a simple reason. Forget about the scenic outcrop of red laterite cliffs along the sandy strip, or the beautiful golden sand down below the cliffs, Anjuna Beach has more.

For a beach that once appealed to the young, wild, and eccentric – the hippies, Anjuna Beach now attracts every adult adventure enthusiast. It is a lot different from all the other beaches, primarily because it is never crowded with families and holidaymakers.

This purely adults-only spot has morphed into a serene haven where cool music plays during sunset, and epic partying and vibrancy kick off once darkness sets in. The flea market nearby is also a favorite budget jewelry-buyers’ stop. Other thrilling activities in this beach include parasailing, paragliding, skiing, and water-surfing.

FYI, Anjuna Beach is just 18km from Panaji.

Baga Beach, Goa

If you’d love to relax in a quieter, less crowded, and a bit more developed beach, then try Baga Beach. Unlike the adjacent Calangute beach where food stalls, music and partying, and lots of clubs color the whole place, this beach is a bit serene.

During late October, when it’s summer in Baga Beach, adrenaline-pumping activities worth trying include dolphin cruises, speed boating, and epic watersports. For parasailing enthusiasts and windsurfers alike, the thrill never ends. However, the best thing about visiting this beach is its vast array of hotels and restaurants and a fantastically vibrant aura.

Baga Beach is situated south of Morjim, 16km from Panaji.

Calangute Beach, Goa

Christened the Queen of Beaches, Calangute Beach is arguably the most popular of all beaches to visit in Goa. Calangute is the single largest and often a huge favorite among western tourists, especially with all of its features it has on offer.

Calangute swells during Christmas and New Year with lots of fun-hungry foreigners filling up this super-exciting beach. For most of them, Calangute is perfect, not just because of the food shacks, eateries and resorts nearby, but also due to the thrilling water sports activities.

It isn’t a coincidence that it’s also one of the most famous beaches in Goa. The long strip of soft, golden sand makes Calangute a heck of an inviting stretch of coastline. Aside from surfing, parasailing, and water skiing, you can also rent a bike and roam around or simply chill with a glass of chilled drink from a nearby restaurant.

Calangute Beach sits 15km from Panaji.

Candolim Beach, Goa

Of all the best beaches of Goa, none is as clean and well-maintained as the jewel that is Candolim Beach. Some areas of this gem are less crowded, and despite the heavy traffic it sometimes receives, this beach doesn’t have lots of hawkers, shacks, and commercial activities like the other beaches.

It has lively white sandy shores complemented by the dunes, but perfect for adrenaline junkies. Some of the best activities to do on this beach include parasailing and catamaran sailing, jet-skiing, and banana rides.

Upon setting foot in Candolim beach, you instantly fall in love with the friendly atmosphere that visibly resonates throughout the resorts.

It is situated 13 kilometers from Panaji.

Colva Beach, Goa

If you are hunting for a romantic beach, perhaps to honeymoon at with your loved one or simply reignite your love, Colva Beach is easily a fantastic pick. Candle-light dinners by the sea and a noticeable aura of love and romance every evening color this little haven.

Colva beach is also a sweet and serene spot to chill out at night and watch the stars in the clear Goan skies. It doesn’t have the buzz and razzmatazz of other famous beaches of Goa.

Furthermore, seafood in Colva Beach is plenty and reasonably priced. During the day, in readiness for a romantic evening, you can engage in epic watersports activities or simply relax and sunbathe.

Colva Beach is found south of Majorda, 6km from Margao.

Palolem Beach

The list of the best beaches to visit in Goa is never complete without one particular beach whose charm is different from that of the rest: Palolem Beach. It is a beach village in the southern parts of the state, and a choice revered for its tranquil waters and nightlife.

Palolem Beach is famous for its palm-tree-lined coastline and bamboo-made lodging and boarding options. This 1.5km beach is also crescent-shaped, an attribute that gives holidaymakers a rare chance to view all of it in a single go. However, much as it is an adventure destination, this beach is a lovely choice to interact with the local fishermen and learn their trade.

It is a breathtaking beach and the only one with the cleanest, safest swimming areas in Goa. If you don’t like the heavy partying that’s common in Goa’s other beaches, perhaps the “Silent Noise Party” hosted in Palolem will appeal to you. 

FYI, Palolem Beach is where the famous Hollywood movie The Bourne Supremacy, was shot.

Morjim Beach, Goa

Far north of the beautiful ‘sunshine state’ is a stunning beach that doubles as the nesting ground for Olive Ridley Turtles. Morjim Beach or ‘Little Russia’ is among the most famous beach destinations amongst wildlife lovers.

One noticeable feature of this beach is the absence of parties, loud music, and the vibrant nightlife typical in Goa’s best beaches. Non-glitzy activities such as therapies and kite surfing, however, making this beach an epic destination.

Aside from food and beverage stalls, Morjim Beach is described by the calm and peaceable visitors who mainly visit to relax and rejuvenate under the warm Goan sun. This beach is the northernmost.

Agonda Beach

Beaches lining up the Goan coastline are stunning and picturesque. One really unpleasant thing many tourists and ardent beach-goers hate about them is the crowds of hawkers that flock these beaches.

Fortunately, Agonda Beach isn’t one of them.

The 3km beach has no noticeable number of hawkers, and that effectively makes it a fantastic option to spend quality time. Everything about Agonda Beach, from the shacks and beach huts to romantic resorts, justify why it is a perfect honeymooning beach.

Cavelossim Beach, Goa

Tucked between Sal River and the Arabian Sea, the beautiful, balmy Cavelossim Beach appears among Goa’s best beaches because of the tranquility evident in the area. The beach has lots of blue brine and black lava rocks that, together with the coconut trees and the white sand, give it a heavenly look.

Generally, Cavelossim Beach is calm and tranquil, even when the tourist season is at its peak. Restaurants and food shacks serve some of the best Goan dishes, while cruise trips on the Sal River are a hot favorite.

You can wander along the beach sipping coconut drink, take a dip to escape the sizzling hot summer afternoon sun, or engage in water activities. As the day draws to a close, watching the breathtaking soul-stirring rays of the sun setting is an absolute must-do.

Mandrem Beach, Goa

Lastly, here’s a fabulous spot to spot dolphins gracefully gliding in and out of water – the Mandrem Beach. This beach is yet another calm, serene and tranquil spot where parties, buzz, and lots of traffic are a no-no.

The beautiful sandy Mandrem Beach, with all of the cozy beach shacks, restaurants, and little crowds, is also a nesting ground for Olive Ridley Turtles. If you are having difficulties finding a beach where you can take your loved one and enjoy the evening, try Mandrem Beach.

The numerous beautiful bamboo bridges built over the creeks and the low tides easily make it a lovely relaxing spot. You can imagine sitting with your loved one with your feet dipped in the waters of one of Goa’s best beaches!

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