| Beaches
in Goa
"Goa"
known for its age old ruins, coconut groves, gothic
churches, palm fringed beaches, ferry rides, and bubbly
folk music. 100-km long coastline tucked between the
Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea gives an enthusiastic
exciting tourist attractions. A wide variety of beaches
in Goa blends scenic beauty with a latin heritage and
a leisurely way of life. Beaches like Colva, Betul,
Dona Paula, Calangute, Gasper Dias, Baga, Anjuna, Bogmalo
and Vagator fringed with palms streching out in the
horizon, refurbish themselves every new season and enhance
the excitement of visitors. |
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Majorda Beach offers
white soft sand and blue waters of the Arabian Sea.
The Majorda Beach has been mystical since ages. It is
believed as per the Ramayana in Goa that when Lord Rama
was a child he was kidnapped and brought to Majorda!
Later, again in life while in quest of His consort Sita
He came to the Cabo-de-Rama, which lies at the southern
end of the Majorda beach.
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Miramar Beach originally
known as the "Gasper Dias Beach", this beautiful
beach is located about 3kms from Panaji. This beach
is the best location for watch the sunset from Panaji.
It is not a safe beach to swim because of the strong
undercurrent.
:: Palolem Beach
also called the 'Tiny Bay of Goa' is a beautiful beach
destination. 37 km from Margao situated at west of Chaudi.
The soft white sand along with the gorgeous green mountains
add to the holiday mood on the shore of the Arabian
Sea. It has 1.5 km crescent shaped beach and lies on
the southern coastline of Goa amidst outstanding natural
beauty.
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Vagator Beach also
known, as "Little Vagator" is undeniably beautiful,
just like a picture postcard. Located about 22 Kms from
Panaji and is situated in Bardez taluka, is part of
a 30 km stretch of beach coastline along the west coast
of Goa. Popularly known as 'The Sun Kissing Beach' Vagator
beach Goa is one of the most beautiful beaches with
soft golden sand.
:: Varca Beach known
for its soft sand and serene atmosphere. The quiet
resort is charming with the beauty of nature. The
soft white sandy beach is a major draw for several
tourists. Boat trips and dolphin watching are other
exciting activity that you can enjoy at Varca Beach.
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Velsao
Beach is
a storehouse of natural treasures stretches for 20
kms from Mobor to Betul happens to be the most splendid
and breathtakingly beautiful. This small stretch of
sandy beach lies on the southern coast of Goa. With
the Bogmalo beach on the north and the Majorda and
the Colva Beach on the south the Velsao Beach is easily
accessible and makes an excellent day trip from the
other beaches of Goa too.
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