Anjuna Beach - Famous For Trance Parties

Goa the paradise of India is home to some of the world’s beaches that are famous worldwide for the parties, food, people and the hospitality of the local crowd. There are many beaches in Goa some of them are Calangute, Colva, Bagmalo, and last but not the least there is the one and only on Anjuna beach where trance parties are a rage. This exotic getaway was discovered by a few western travelers between the 1950’s -1960’s and became world famous after that. The Wednesday flea markets, The Acid House Party, the Mascarenhas mansion are some of the attractions to watch out for. At the flea markets you can be sure of getting the best price on Tibetan, Kashmiri, and Western artifacts and trinkets. Acid house parties are locally known as the full moon parties, Anjuna is famous for these parties as they go on during the night and include a lot of fun, frolic and entertainment. Added attractions include getting a snap of yours clicked with a fake sadhu and a fake snake charmer. In the vicinity of the beach is the Chapora fort and to the East is a mountain. From the fort one has a splendid view of the nearby Anjuna and Vagator beaches.

Accommodation is not a problem as there are a plenty of hotels and guest houses. People who intend to stay for a long period of time should look out for ‘To Let’ signs as there are a plenty of houses on rent along the back lanes. Because of its pleasant climate Anjuna can be visited at any time of the year, though visiting tourists should be careful of the rainfall between June and October.

The best period to visit Anjuna is from November to February. Anjuna can be reached by air, rail and by road. The nearest airport is Dabolim while the nearest railway station is Karmali situated 29 km from Anjuna. Where road travel is concerned there are a number of buses ferrying tourist to and from Anjuna. Thus if you’re interested in paying a visit to some of the beaches in Goa try out Anjuna and experience the best time of your life over here.

Vagator Beach - Perfect Sandy Beach

Most beach destinations boast of perfect sandy beaches, good waters, great food comfortable living spaces and not to heavy on the pockets. Some beaches don’t live up to this and some do, Vagator beach in Goa belongs to the one that do. Vagator beach is located to the north of Goa, 22kms away from the capital Panjim, near to the more famous and crowded Anjuna beach.Vagator has it all, emerald green waters that changes colors, pure white sands, with black rocks scattered all across the beach. Not to mention the usually picturesque palms and the real life fishing village bordering the shores. History has left its marks and at Vagator it is obvious in the 500 year old Portuguese built fort. A trek to the fort is a very much done thing, in return you get to have some of the best views that one could ask for. The old black walls look down on small fishing villages, breaking through the thousands of coconut trees that dot the entire area.

Not very far from the sea front are two fresh water springs. The hinterland is worth the exploration but not without a personal vehicle, preferably a four wheel drive to handle the rough roads.

Vagator also offers some of the best local cuisine at a reasonable rate. It also holds some great parties come winter, a big craze with lovers of trance and psychedelic music dished out by some of the best DJ’s imported from Europe and available locally.

Vagator has yet to be discovered in a big way, thus you can easily find room for you to enjoy the gifts of nature without being jostled by the crowds. Come season time and all the limited resources like shacks and resorts which are very few in no will be occupied to the hilt.

Calangute Beach – The Queen Of Beaches

In the initial days of my visit to Goa, little did I know about the Queen of beaches, Calangute. I was wondering what is it that makes others admire the beach by this name. It didn’t take much time and the doubt was vanished as such when I reached the place. The beach gave a warm welcome with the sun kissed sands and pampered palm trees. The name of the land means the land of fishermen, my guide explained. There are some other opinions also which all reveals that this beach is well known for art and coconut trees. I noticed that the beach is dotted with coconut trees which made me arrive at a conclusion that even if the name is connected to it, there is nothing wrong in it. 

This beach was a heaven when I found that the sand and the surf were awesome for a sea lover like me. I enjoyed the beach in a lazy mood. The cool breeze was so enjoyable and it was driving me to sleep at times. So after a short while of rest on the beach, I changed up my mind to go for a bath in the sea.

As I noticed the Calangute beach, I could see that the total feel was like that of a carnival. the beach had a wonderful presence of people who have come to make their holiday colorful and I  got chances to mingle with people of varying culture which I always love do during my world trips. I later moved to the stalls to find out if there was something that can catch my attention.

Now I am a little confused on what all to buy, because there were the mouth watering snacks on one side with trinkets made of sea shell on the other side. The charm and beauty attracted me making me feel that this will give a memorable experience in the future for sure.

Benavali Beach – Small Clean And Pretty

The Benavali beach is situated in the southern part of Goa. It has a couple of hotels that offer reasonable prices for food and lodging. There is also a small village island that is situated close by which gives you the opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family. This beach is located in Margao which is in the south.

It covers a very small area as compared to most of the other beaches in Goa. The beach is very clean and pretty. It offers a beautiful scenic view of the coast. The powdery white sand coupled with scores of palm and coconut trees provides a superb place for leisure activities. The small hotels lining the beach offer good food and lodging. The food served of various varieties.

Some hotels offer Chinese and Indian cuisine while some of the others give you a taste of typical Goan fare. The village going by the name Varka is a pricey paradise that continues into Kalvesi. It is also know by the name of Leela Beach. This location is not far from the major cities and can be reached by buses, cabs, and motorbikes.

This beach is one of the most clean and magnificent beaches in Goa and offers a whole lot of activities and entertainment to rejuvenate the weary traveler.

Agonda Beach – Lonely Yet Beautiful

The beaches of Goa have some unique features which make tourists claim that Goa is always fresh and new to them. This is why they take special care and attention not to miss Agonda beach during their visit to the west coast of India.

You can enjoy this beach as you drive from Panaji to Palolem. This beach is long and lonely with fringed coconut palms and casuarinas. In the south, this beach is dominated by large hills. This beach is not that safe for swimming. Other than that, this has some unique facilities available in it to draw attention from tourists.

Agonda beach is stretching around 3Km. this beautiful cove is filled with white sand and is secluded in palms. You will not see the crowd coming to disturb you, but only the beach, the ocean and the peace of mind you enjoy as you walk through the beaches. If you are so passionate about the beach, you can hire a tent and enjoy the sweet crashing of waves from the sea.

Bus transportation is not that plenty to Agonda beach. This is not connected to the main road and is almost a solitude filled area. If you want to go there on an adventure, try getting some scooters or bicycles which will make your Goan journey memorable.

Cabo de Rama, the fort related to Lord Rama is near to this beach. This is a beautiful location that tourists will never miss out to appreciate. The atmosphere of the fort brings the sweet and devoting memories of history to our minds.

Benaulim Beach Or Madgaon Beach – Fully Modernized

Though Goa is blessed with a large number of tourist spots and beaches, each beach has a different story to tell the tourists and no wonder why Goa is famous all over the world.

Benaulim beach is located 2Km south of Colva. If you are trying to hanker through the tranquil parts of the coast line, you will get Benaulim as the suitable place. This place is well known as a tourist spot and hence accommodation and other facilities are splendid there.

The various accommodation options found in Benaulim includes the guesthouses available in small budget. This is generally scattered around a radius of 1Km. Later there opened some star hotels in this area and this has attracted tourists in a large number. Benaulim is getting high popularity and this has posed a threat to Colva beach and its growth. The hotels also serve delicious food which is the uniqueness of Benaulim beaches. You can enjoy the visit by hiring a car or bike in which you can roam around or can even move to other beaches in a cruise.

This village was once a fishing village with coconut palms and paddy fields scattered around. This has been replaced by stalls and guesthouses and this resulted in the vanishing of paddy fields. These are greatly substituted by luxury resorts and apartments which are evidences of the flourishing tourism in Goa. Slowly Benaulim emerged as a tourist center and no wonder, why it is not having any competitors anywhere else in the world.

Betul Beach – The Fishing Beach

Goan tourists will never have to repent on a visit. This is mainly possible because of the large number of interesting beaches and attractions decorating this land.

The beach located on the Salcete side of Goa is known as the betul beach. This beach is around one hour travel from Margao. This beach is world famous for the cool climate prevailing there. The beach has resulted in the popularity of the village itself.

Evening in the beach is really splendid with people coming together and young people and women joining for a chat. The primary occupation of the village is fishing. This has made tourists to enjoy themselves joining hands with the local people of the village.

The beach lies to the Southern part of Goa and has several small and individual huts. This beach is smaller in size, yet beautiful. This is located on the southern end of the river Sal in Goa.

Fishing port of Betul is well advanced and tourists are mainly attracted to this beach to enjoy the beauty of fishing. You can find deep sea trawlers as well as fishing boats bringing their daily catch to this port. You will get boats on hire on the port and ferries will take you across starting from Mobor.

The beach is also famous for the cheap sea food and large mussels. Accommodation is highly comfortable with river dishes served for food.  The scenic beauty of the beach is mainly due to the coconut palms and shady trees lining up the beach.

Bogmalo Beach – The Modern Village

When you decide to go to Goa, you must understand the importance of each and every beach in Goa as you might having a feeling that why to visit all beaches. As you visit the beaches, you will realize the importance of those beaches in the tourism of Goa.

Bogmalo beach is one of those beaches which you might think, whether to visit or not. This beach has a special blend of serenity along with commercialism. This when splashed with a unique beauty will be enough for you to lose yourself on the beaches. This Bogmalo beach was a famous fishing village in the past and later tourists started pouring in which helped the tourism development of Bogmalo.

There are modern shops and hi-tech shops selling handicraft items in the Bogmalo beach. Amidst all these, Bogmalo manages to continue with its village life. Another major attraction for tourists in this beach is the clean and peaceful atmosphere prevailing there. This beach is not that crowded and the water is safe which brings tourists for swimming in the waters of Bogmalo beach. After the swimming, you can enjoy the special Goan cuisine available in the shores of Bogmalo beach.

The open air restaurant and other attractions are the major entertainments for which tourists come to the Bogmalo beach. The little islands, shipwrecks and pleasant eateries are major interests for which tourists pour in Bogmalo beach. These major advancements have resulted in the transformation of Bogmalo beach. This in turn added to the tourism development of Goa as a whole.

Cavelossim Beach– With Doted Lava Rocks

Goa is a beautiful land blessed with a number of beaches. The beaches have something special about it which is the primary reason why tourists are increasing in number to Goa.

Cavelossim is one of those beaches in Goa where you can see the white sands along with the black rocks of lava doted in certain places. The main attraction of Cavelossim beach is the cleaner and quieter environment prevailing there. When many other beaches try to attract tourists through various means, Cavelossim has not been exploited by those mechanisms. This has always been a blessing to the growth of tourism in this beach.

You can see the great row of shacks present in the beaches of Cavelossim where you will be served delicious dishes special to Goa. Seafood is available at attractive and lower prices on the shores of the world famous Cavelossim beaches. Good food, drink and other services are other main reasons why tourists wish to visit these restaurants.

Dolphin beach is the pride of Cavelossim. This is not possible in any other beaches of Goa. This facility is made possible through boat trips arranged. Tourists usually book their tickets for this facility so that they can set out to the sea to watch Dolphins. If they are really lucky, they will be able to enjoy this and even touch the dolphins from close.

Cavelossim beach is quite unique and special and has all the flavors necessary to keep tourists stay back to enjoy the beauty of the sea.

Clarion Beach– Heart Of Goa

You will have to plan your journey in a beautiful way so as not to miss the numerous beaches of the state. This beach is special and unique in all ways and so is clarion.

This beach is located in the heart of Goa and hence deserves special mentioning in the tourism growth and development of Goa. The over view of Arabian Sea adds to this specialty and tourists are pouring into this beach. The peculiar life style, attractive weather and the carnival lifestyle common in Goa brings color and fragrance to Clarion.

As you walk along the beaches, you will enjoy the feel of white sand beneath your feet. The warm and inviting nature of this beach is that over looked by tourists. The sacks on the shore are always open, ready to serve beer and the special Goan cuisine.

Rail road is the best mode of transportation to reach Clarion. This is never a problem since the location is in the heart of the city. It is also reachable through the air ways, getting down in the Dabolim airport. As more and more tourist is coming in every season, hotels and restaurants are fully flourished.

As any other beach restaurants, they offer sea food in special Goan taste. The taste of unique river foods is the main tourist attraction to Clarion. Just like any other beaches, this is also advancing day by day in response to the rise in the number of tourists coming to Goa. This is supplemented by the location and other convenience of Clarion beach

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