Chapora Beach - Busy With Trade

How many beaches in the world have a 500 year old fort presiding over its expanse, just one place on earth can take credit to a feature so magnificent, Chapora on the northern tip of Goa. The fort was originally built by the Adilshahs of Bijapur on the southern tip of the Chapora River and was known by the name of Shahpur. Time has taken its toll, and for the lack of conservation the fort is in ruins. The forts grandeur may be lost but not its position, thus it weed infected ramparts gives a commanding view of the Vagator beach and the sea as far as the eyes can see.

Nestled in the shadows of the fort, next to the Vagator beach lays Chapora beach. A unique feature of Chapora is that it is largely untouched by commerce and the number of western tourists coming to Chapora is very small.

The Beach is very busy with trade, both fishing and boat building which is the primary occupation for the locals. The few tourists who come to Chapora get to taste the best of local cuisine available at the cafes and restaurants that line up the few streets that exist in the village. Seafood is abundantly available, made with lots of coconut, Black Kokum and spices all make the fare, and the price mouth watering to all.
Chapora’s pull is not its beach or sands, which is not much to speak about but the rustic life, mud swamps and its proximity to the wild. With a transport of your own one can explore the surrounding area, or take a ferry at Siolim to cross over to the northern part of Goa. 

The Chapora village is well connected to the capital of Panjim and bigger town of Mapusa by road, which is lined with bars and guesthouses for stay.