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Beaches in North Goa To Enjoy A Tropical Vacation

Some popular pubs and restaurants are Oriental, and Tibetan Kitchen. Renzo's Inn Beach Resort is a well-known resort here. There are not one but multiple beach shacks. Prince of Tides is considered to be the best among them. Goa comes to life during Christmas; Calangute is all the more special. The best season to visit is late October – which is common for most beaches in North Goa. The beach is safe, however it is recommended that people move around in groups.

Baga beach is part of a contiguous formation of beaches that includes Calangute beach.The Baga beach starts where the Calangunte beach ends. Baga beach is less-crowded, quieter and better developed unlike Calangute beach. This North Goa beach is sixteen kilometres from Panaji. Baga is known as beach for rocking nightlife in Goa marked by places like Tito’s and Mambo’s café.

The party never stops on Baga beach. If the noisy pubs are not for you, a night time stroll by Baga can get pretty great. Some of the resorts next to this beach are Pride resort, Angelina beach resort, and Blue Marine Beach Resort.

When you visit this beach, you’d know why people call this the most intriguing destination amongst most popular beaches in North Goa. Steep red cliffs essaying dramatic dispositions overlook the shore. This beach is split into two large beaches by a strip of land. On this seaside headland you can see parked cars, stalls selling souvenirs, and cloth shops. During the tourist season, this place is abuzz with activity. Trance music is played and the destination is packed with seekers of hedonistic pleasures.

Hill Top is amongst the popular places for rave parties. Our Shack is one of the finest beach side shacks here. Club 9 Bar is the best pub given that you can enjoy a splendid sunset from here. Alcove resort is a well-known resort at the Vagator Beach.

The white sandy beach is complemented by the dunes – which are scrub-covered. The coastline stretches for 30 kms starting from the Aguada Fort and concluding at the Chapora Beach. Visitors here are a mixed fraternity ranging from youngsters, to artists, researchers, tourists and even monks. The Aguada Fort is in the vicinity. This is a Portuguese fort built to resist invasions from the Dutch and Maratha warriors.

There is a lot up for offering for those who want to experience the Goa night life. Club Cabana is near the Arpora Hills is considered legendary even by most severe critics. Casablanca Beach Resorts, Whispering Palms Beach Resort, and Marquis Beach Resort are other great places to stay in North Goa.

This beach was once the home of the young, wild, and eccentric – the hippies. Only traces of them are left, but their legacy continues. Even today the flea market at the beach popularized by the hippies exists. People from all over the country, from other beaches in North Goa and the world visit the shacks here to listen to psychedelic music. 

The unique ecosystem of this North Goa beach makes it a perfect habitat for Olive Ridley sea turtles that come to the beach late in the evening to lay their eggs. The villages beside the beach have a large Russian immigrant population. This place is also colloquially called ‘Little Russia’. The beach is blessed with scenery and greenness.

The presence of the Chapora River compliments the aesthetic appeal of this place. Visually enticing, this beach where a traditional dance called ghoddemodni originated. Moreover, there are many more best places to visit in Goa with your family and friends.

The ‘Turtle Beach’ as it is also called is protected by government regulations given that this breed of turtle is endangered.

If you’re looking for a beach shack, look no further from Bora bora. Mojrim Beach resort is where to check-in. The resort is located on the shores of the sea. There are plenty of pubs to choose from.

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From being a fisherman village to a tourist destination, the Arambol beach has a distinct look and feel to it. When you are here, a bohemian feeling is palpable. Considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Goa, it is flanked by the Keria and Mandrem beaches on the north and south and is located 50 kilometres from Panaji

Adding to the charm of Arambol is a fresh water lake that is a stone’s throw away. Another attraction is the giant Banyan tree in the jungle valley. You might witness Gypsie-Fusion bands performing in an open-air ambience at the beach. This is because Arambol thrives with a music scene like no other. People come here to participate in meditation and yoga classes as well.

To satiate your hunger pangs the Blue diamond beach shack serves food and drink. You get authentic Goa food here. Mantra beach bar is a well-known pub beside the beach. Arambol Plaza Beach Resort is a good resort to check-in when at Arambol Beach.

This beach is a mixture of sandy shores and rocky outfits. A perfect place to enjoy a picnic, the Ashvem Beach is also a nesting place for the Olive Ridley turtles apart from Arambol beach. A protected area, the uninterrupted white sandy bed beside the vast ocean is a perfect habitat to breed moments of mirth and merry. Located 13 kilometres from Panaji, this beach entices you with its quaint charms. You can go fishing or even dolphin spotting in the area.

Located in the south of Querim Beach, Kalacha is a small, secluded beach where you can enjoy a swim in its sweet water lagoon. Since it is not very touristy, you will find only a few shacks or hawkers trying to sell fresh seafood and local handicrafts. For accommodation, you can choose to stay at one of the guesthouses or homestays as the area is not very commercialised.

Kalacha must be visited for its pristine natural beauty and the paragliding opportunities it offers. You have to walk through a rocky patch to get to the sandy beachfront. You can enjoy the breathtaking sunsets and sunrises at the place or choose to go for a walk. This is one of the most peaceful and scenic amongst all the beaches in North Goa.

Miramar Beach, also known by the name of Gasper Dias’ is one of the most popular beaches in North Goa. Miramar is a Portuguese word which translates into ‘viewing the sea.’ Visitors spend hours on end at the beach, trying to soak in the serenity and the beautiful views of the ocean and the beach itself. Miramar is known for its silvery-white sand which stretches along the coastline for about two kilometres.

Although there are not many water sports or activities to do in Miramar, you can almost always count on a spectacular sunset and sunrise. The place also has access to fresh seafood, prepared on the spot for you to enjoy. If you choose to visit the beach in the months of November to March, you also get to spot a large number of migratory birds including gulls and plovers.

Siridao Beach is a coarse sand beach in Panjim which is popularly known as the beach of the shell collectors. If you are walking on the beach, you will come across a plethora of oysters and pearl shells on the beach. It is also one of the easiest to reach North Goa beaches as it is situated at a distance of 8 kilometres from Panjim Kadamba Bus Stand, 20 km from Vasco Da Gama Railway Station.

The beach is also home to the ‘Chapel of Jesus of Nazareth' which is situated on top of a hill on the beach. Once on the beach, you can also take time out to visit centuries-old caves which have been carved out of stone and were discovered by the locals not very long ago.

If you want to enjoy peace and serenity in North Goa, then Ashwem Beach is the place to go. It is one of the best-kept secrets of North Goa and is located to the north of Panaji. The beach extends from the banks of Chapora river to the Terekhol river and the coconut trees and greenery that surround the river further adds to the scenic beauty of these parts , this can be one of the best places to visit in Goa for couples

The beach offers excellent opportunities for swimming as you can enjoy swimming in the ocean or take a dip in the river if you want to enjoy freshwater swimming. Since it is much less crowded than the other beaches of North Goa, you can visit this place for its calm and peaceful ambience.