GOA Best Beaches - The Sun, The Sand & The Drink

Goa is a paradise full of scenic beaches, Lovely churches, Warm people and Cold Booze. It's home to over 55 beaches and many among them are some of the finest and best beaches left in this world. The winding coastal roads along the west coast of India offer spectacular views and easy access to the land of sun, sand and best beaches in the world. When in Goa do not miss to visit these spectacular beaches to the least,

1. Arambol Beach - North Goa

Arambol beach is favorite among long stayers due to availably of budget accommodations around. Arambol beach is a long sandy beach, mostly void of tourists that throng the more popular beaches of Goa. To the north of arambol is smaller Querim beach and during low tide you can walk across to it.

Special Note : You can get a nice rejuvenating Mud Bath near to the beach.

2. Agonda Beach -  South Goa

Still comparatively underexploited commercially, Agonda Beach is one of the most stunning beaches of Goa. It’s nestled between two hillocks, striking perfect balance between clean white sandy beaches, blue waters and great dining and accommodation options. There are many beach huts here providing fabulous views of the entire beach.

Special Note :  Less Crowded and very Romantic

3. Betul Beach - South Goa

Betul Beach is a hidden gem of Goa,  Never crowded mainly due to its location. It is a top choice for honeymooners. It is located near the mouth of Sai River, draining into Arabian Sea.This small beach has clean white sand and no shacks or vendors making it a great spot for couples. To get here you should either enter from Hotel Leela or one of the shacks nearby.

Special Note :  You can get into the lane opposite to relish some amazing sea food. Also you can hire your own boat and go for a romantic ride.

4. Querim Beach - North Goa

You can sit and relax under the cool of pine trees and stay in a 17^th century fort turned into a hotel. This is a small peaceful and serene beach, perfect for someone looking to relax on the beach, sunbathe or read a book. One can rent a boat here to go on a little excursion to the Keri Caves or the Turtle Island.

Special Note : It needs patience to reach here, once you are here you won’t want to go back.

5. Sinquerim Beach – North Goa

It is also one of the first tourist beaches of north Goa. Sinquerim beach is on way to Fort Aguada and could be a good option to indulge in water sports if you are in North Goa.Sinquerim Beach is the best beach in terms of cleanliness and peace when compared with its neighboring beaches.

Special Note : Do Visit the nearby Aquada Fort. It is one of the best locations to explore in Goa

6. Cavelossim Beach - South Goa

Apt for a quite holiday, Cavelossim Beach is lovely long beach dotted with nice shacks and luxury resorts. Road along the beach offers many jewelry and souvenir shops. It's probably the only beach to have black lava rocks and white sand.The beach offers nice views, clean white sand. One of the best best beach to visit.

Special Note : The shacks here are greedy and pushy. All thanks to the luxury hotels around.

7. Ashwem Beach - North Goa

Ashwem beach is a nice getaway for people in North Goa. This beach was famous for huge number of Turtles coming ashore to lay eggs. Even though the numbers are on the decline due to pollution you can still witness some.

Special Note : This beach is silent as compared to other beaches of North Goa.

8. Small Vagator Beach – North Goa

Small Vagator beach is the place to go if you are want some tranquility and a quiet evening by the beach. Accessible by walking down a steep hill, Small Vagator beach has just about two to three shacks, offers no water sports and is not much crowded making it perfect for people looking peace.

Special Note : Watching sunset from the cliff near the entrance to the beach here, is an amazing experience.

9. Anjuna Beach – North Goa

Anjina still remains bustling seaside beach and a favorite among tourists for its flea markets, Shops, watersports, restaurants and beach parties. It is very famous among Russians and hippies at heart. It also homes few best night clubs and beach shacks. The most popular Curlies is also in Anjuna.

Special Note : Best for clubbing and junk shopping

10. Morjim Beach -  North Goa

If you are looking for some serenity and solitude on a nice clean beach, Morjim is the beach to head to. Unlike other busy beaches of Goa, Morjim beach is much quieter and less commercialized. Most of the tourists you would find here would be foreigners. Morjim beach is a nesting ground for Olive Ridley turtles which visit during monsoon for breeding on this beach.

Special Note : If lucky, you can find turtles on this beach

11. Mandrem Beach -  North Goa

Mandrem Beach offers white sandy beach, clean waters to swim and bathe, few shacks and lots of peace. This beach feels like your private beach. Mandrem beach is a long beach where you can walk or jog barefoot for miles. 

Special Note : You would find many people indulging in meditation and yoga on the beach. 

12. Butterfly Beach -  South Goa

Do get some food packed when you here here. There is no easy access to the beach – you can either take a boat ride, or do 2 hour trek through the forest or if you are adventurous types - walk in 2-3 feet of water during low tide. Butterfly beach is a secluded and little explored tiny semicircular beach cove at the northern end of Palolem beach.

Special Note : You can do a bit of snorkeling here and spot some marine life.

13. Benaulim Beach - South Goa

Benaulim Beach is beautiful family friendly beach in south Goa located just 2 Kms from Colva beach. Water here is calm and clean - very clean. There are less shacks and if you are here on a monsoon trip, the beach is deserted. It still is indeed one of the best beach in Goa.

Special Note : Best for family outings with kids and elders.

14. Colva Beach - South Goa

Colva is one of the most popular beach in South Goa, and thereby relatively more crowded compared to other south Goa beaches. Colva beach offers good amount of water sports. Dolphin sighting tours are also available here. Colva beach also has a decent night life as compared to other south Goa beaches.

Special Note : Dolphin tours may not be successful, it depends on your luck.

 

15. Miramar Beach – North Goa

Located by the mouth of the Mandovi River meeting Arabian Sea, Miramar Beach is a good option if you are in Panaji city and not in mood to travel far. Being located in the middle of Panaji city and the only one, it is no surprise that Miramar beach is one of the most visited beaches of Goa.

Special Note : You can hog into variety of street food including Panipuri if you are missing it.

16. Majorda Beach -  South Goa

Calm, secluded, less crowded and a long beach with clean white sand is how you would describe Majorda Beach. It has few nice shacks during season time. If its Christmas time, A grand carnival is organized here, apart from that this is a safe beach to swim and to be with drunk friends too.

Special Note : Visit nearby churches too. They are amazing here. 

17. Palolem Beach - South Goa

Palolem Beach is Quite at the South. Despite the large commercialization in recent years - Palolem beach still remains a beautiful beach. Surrounded by small hills on either side, it forms a natural bay providing calm, warm sea in which you could walk quite far. The depth of the sea increases gradually, being shallowest at the northern end of the beach. It is safe for average swimmers.

Special Note : One can take boat trips to nearby Butterfly Island or a Dolphin watch tour.

18. Dona Paula Beach – North Goa

The two most famous rivers of Goa, the Zuari and the Mandovi meet the Arabian Sea here. Though not a highly recommended beach for its beauty or anything else, people visit this place for the highly rated myth and to see the shooting location of film SINGHAM.

Special Note : You can click some lovely pictures and also enjoy street shopping here.

19. Galgibaga Beach – South Goa

Galgibaga Beach is mostly deserted. It is indeed one of the most offbeat beaches of South Goa. It lies between Agonda and Palolem beaches. Galgibaga Beach is a good option to unwind in tranquility. The north part of this beach is dedicated to saving olive turtles since this beach is their favorite nesting spot.

Special Note : This beach is completely deserted, carry food and drinks.

20. Siridao Beach – North Goa

Siridao beach is known for its mysterious caves and rocky beach. There is Chapel on the beach that adds to the beauty of this beach. An untouched beach, more popular among locals than tourists and photographers.

Special Note : Go around sunset for some amazing pictures.

We have tried to list top beaches worthy of your visit based on different travel aspirations and parameters such as crowd, facilities, activities and cleanliness. If you discover more beaches that must add to this list, do mention us.

We love Goa for its clean beaches, Let's keep it further clean. Happy Chilling!!!