Tourist Attractions in Goa

 

Beaches in Goa
| Calangute | Dona Paula | Colva | Miramar | Anjuna | Vagator | Arambol | Agonda | Palolem |

The Goan coastline is interrupted with rocks, bays and estuaries of rivers, giving us separate beaches.

Calangute
One of the finest beaches in India, it is rightly called the 'queen of beaches'.  The beach which stretches itself   to 7 kms is one of  the most popular holiday resorts. It is located 16 kms away from Panaji. The coconut trees surrounding the houses near the beaches enhance the beauty of the resorts, leaving no doubt about the constant demand for them.
Nearest Railway Station :- Thivim.

Dona Paula
 Between the rocks of Mandovi and Zuari is this enchanting beach.  It is an isolated beach where you can relax and sunbathe with an amazing view of Marmagao Harbour. The beach is 7 kms from Panaji.
Nearest Railway Station : - Karmali.

Colva Beach
The spell binding unison of the sand, sea and sky is the greatest attraction of this beach.  It is 6 kms away from Margao. Salcete is proud of this place  which sports such splendid scenic beauty. The beach also offers good accommodation. 
Nearest Railway Station :- Madgaon.

Miramar
The nearest to Panaji, almost connected, is Miramar. The sand is extremely soft and golden in colour. Palm trees fringe   this beach,  giving it just that extra touch. It is one of the most famous beaches.

Nearest Railway Station :- Karmali.

Anjuna
  A popular beach for the young generation even during the 60's, this is one beach where the 'hippie' culture in Goa became notorious. This beach is adjoining the Chapora Fort and is about 18 kms away from Panaji.
Nearest Railway Station : - Thivim.

Vagator
This beach is famous for the soft white sand that carpets the shore. The beach is surrounded by coconut palms and farm houses. The beautifully constructed Portuguese bungalows cannot fail to hold your attention. It is located 22 kms away from Panaji.  The beach is located amidst the Chapora Fort on the North and North West and the Calangute beach to its South. To the South of  the beach is also located Ozram, better known as 'Little Vagator'.
Nearest Railway Station : - Thivim.

Arambol
This beach is mainly frequented by foreign visitors. It lies about 50 kms North of Panaji.

Nearest Railway Station : - Pernem.

Agonda
A beach popular amongst visitors preferring isolation and peace, this beach provides some extremely scenic beauty. It is located 37 kms away from Margao.
Nearest Railway Station : - Cancona.

Palolem
Just behind the Western Ghats, 37 kms from Margao is located Palolem. This beach is quite isolated in comparision to others and is known for its beauty.
Nearest Railway Station : - Cancona.