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Goa is all about beaches. People come to Goa with mostly one thing in mind - to enjoy lazing around in the sandy beaches of North Goa with swaying palms providing the perfect backdrop. Water sports activities or simply enjoying other leisurely activities North Goa beaches offer it all. Here's a quick guide to the famous beaches in Goa for all those who are planning to go for Goa beach tourism.
Miramar - A Pearl among North Goa Beaches
Miramar is at a distance of 3km from Panaji. Although it is the beach that is closest to the capital, it is not the most spectacular. But if you feel that a beach with a name straight out of Top Gun is worth and you’re in the mood of relaxation, then accommodation should not be a problem. A range of budget hotels and a youth hostel are available here.
Dona Paula- covert and serene
Sprinkled with palm trees and casuarinas plantations, the beach of Dona Paula in North Goa is both and peaceful. Situated next to the little town and fishing village of Dona Paula. It is also a popular picnic spot. You can take a ferry from here to Vasco da Gama. Resorts with swimming pools and beach cottages are available in Dona Paula.
Vainguinim - Popular Goa Family Beach
This is popularly known as the Goan family beach .The five-star deluxe hotel – Cidade de Goa is a major attraction of the beach and stands on the lovely Vainguinim Beach. Their USP is that their hotel is run by Goans, so they give you the complete Goan experience, coupled with all the five star frills.
Sinquerim and Candolim
The Sinquerim Beach in North Goa has a dramatic backdrop in the form of the 16th century Fort Aguada. Sinquerim and Candolim beaches in North Goa are both popular with backpackers, and tend to be a little more sober compared to the Calangute and Baga Beach. Built in 1612 by the Portuguese, the Fort Aguada is pretty much in ruins, but the view from the top of the fort as you look down to the mouth of the Mandovi River, is simply breathtaking.
Calangute and Baga
Ever since the 60’s, the flower children (hippies) have not looked at another beach. They’ve headed straight for Calangute; their abode, their psychedelic, and their Mecca. God knows if they ever found them, ‘meaning in life’ but in their quest to do so, some of them went too far for the local sensibilities. The result was police clampdowns, and other drastic measures taken to control the ‘bunch of hippies’ of the lost generation. Today Calangute and Baga are far cry from the past , they are today the most commercial and at the same time busy beaches of Goa. Though the beach is still pretty ‘active’ and the ‘Om Namah Shivai trance’ continues to linger; today.The shacks and palms have given way to a rapidly-growing, package-tourist market, rows of shops, guesthouses and other budget hotels. The tidy little fish market in town is worth a visit.
Arambol North Goa Beach
Arambol served as the rudimentary getaway for travelers from Anjuna Beach when Anjuna came under scrutiny of the police and the locals. Arambol North Goa Beach is a beautiful stretch of silky sand dotted with basalt rocks, and is still comparatively uncluttered like most beaches in Goa. There is a freshwater lake and some sulphur springs, close by.
North Goa Beach Resorts
Close access to the beach makes these holiday resorts in Goa a preferred accommodation options. Have a look at these goa holiday resorts and book the one that you like.
Anjuna Beach Resort
Dona Paula Beach Resort
Bogmalo Beach Resort (do not be mistaken for the beach by the same name in south Goa)
Colonia Santa Maria
Hotel Goan Heritage
Resorte De Goa
and lot more