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For most of the people heading towards Goa, It is one long beach. But once they are there they realize this folly of them. Goa Tours is a state though a small one and there is a large number of beaches, many towns and a good network of roads. It is a state of seven rivers and their estuaries, there are hills with lush green vegetation, and most of the tourists are needed to cover large distances to move from one place to other. Goa has a total coastline of 125 km and that makes people believe that it is a long big beach however illusionary it is. You can find more details of Tour to Goa in www.holidaymasti.com.
Goa Beaches :
Goa has a total coastline of 125 km and that makes people believe that it is a long big beach. The beaches of Goa are like the curves of a woman.Tour Packages Goa can be called as the beach state of India. Beaches of Goa are much ahead of other beaches in India in terms of popularity and the facilities that are available here. There are exotic cuisine backing the pleasure of sun and sand, and water sports facilities that include water scooters to water gliding. One can engage in shopping on the beach side stalls and shacks and also enjoy a midnight bonfire on the beach. The beaches have been divided as Goa Tour Packages and South Goa Beaches. The popular North Goa beaches which are known for its trance atmosphere is Candolim beach, Sinquerim Beach, Baga beach, Bambolim beach, Arambol beach and Vagator beach. The South Goa beaches are Benaulim Beach , Palolem beach, Agonda beach, Mobor beach and Cavelossim beach.
Baga Beach :
Baga is a small but a beautiful beach that lies between Colva on one side and Calangute on the other. It offers a tranquil and peaceful environment compared to the hustle and bustle of Colva or Calangute. The sand here isn’t either white or gold but brown. There is the grove of palms that comes fairly close to the water’s edge. This is famous for fishing and is thronged by both international and national tourists. It is a beautiful sight to the sore eyes , when the sea crashes in dramatic explosion of spray against the group of black rocks where the river Baga and the sea meet. It is a good place to enjoy some quiet moments and dwell in peaceful contemplation with oneself. One can do nothing but just drown in the peaceful solitude offered by Baga beach. Baga beach is about ten minutes from Mapusa, and thirty minutes from the state capital, Panaji - Goa Tour India.
Calangute Beach :
Calangute is the queen of all beaches . Originally , it was called as ‘Koli-gutti’ or the land of fishermen. Sometimes it is also known as Kalyangutti or Konvallo-ghott which means village of art or the strong pit of coconut tree. Calangute was the name given by the Portuguese. Calangute beach is a tourist haven . One can see the young and old lazing and soaking in the serenity of the sea , sun and sand. This beach has shacks and stalls under the shade of palm trees selling everything from fried prawns and beer to trinkets made of seashells. Tour to Goa India also offers parasailing, water skiing and wind surfing which starts in the afternoon when the wind is blowing in the right direction and it goes on till sunset.
Dona Paula Beach :
Dona Paula beach is one of the hottest tourist spots in Goa. . The Dona Paula Beach offers an opportunity to the tourists to have a sunbath and also buy seaside goods from local vendors. The tourists throng the Dona Paula Beach not only in search of the deceased beloved, but also to indulge in water sports on the clear waters. The Dona Paula Sports Club offers water-scooter, cycle, and motorboat rides. Other water sports include windsurfing, parasailing, water-skiing, toboggan ski-biscuit, skibob, sports fishing, snorkeling, harpoon fishing, kayaking, and yachting There are several shops along the beachside, which sell variety of goods ranging from eatables to clothes.
Anjuna Beach :
Anjuna beach finds equal favor amongst all kinds of crowds, be it a group of overlanders, monks, defiant ex-hippies, artists, seers, researchers or just someone looking for a place to rejuvenate. The place has life and enthusiasm written in its air. The all night long beach parties, the Christmas to New Year frenzy or the swanky full moon parties, Anjuna is always up for it. On a day trip to Anjuna you can savor the best delights at the famous flea market or the shopping hangout off the beach or else you can enjoy the easy strolls on a moonlit night on the cool silvery sands.
8-km west of Mapusa, Anjuna is one of the most popular beaches in Goa Tour Package India. The sea is calm so you can enjoy swimming or enjoy the allure of sunset from any of the beach resorts’ balcony. Enjoy the funky music and loud beach parties that are a fixture of Anjuna. For the gourmets Anjuna offers the best of western seafood. You can choose from amongst any of the beachfront or village hotels. All of them are equally simple and serve equally delighting food and chilled beer.
The best bets are the semi open-air, thatched palm leaf affairs, specializing in fish and western food. The beach also offers fresh fruit buys such as watermelons, pineapples and locally grown coconuts.
Benaulim Beach :
Benaulim is located 7-km west ofMargoa. It is one of the most tranquil Goan destinations. The best thing about Benaulim is that it is still rather undiscovered by domestic tourists even though it is a fishing beach. Being generally jellyfish-free, it is quite safe for swimming. Though it gets crowded in the evenings and on the weekends, most of the times it is one of the most unperturbed beach destinations in Goa.
The Church of St John the Baptist atop a hill overlooks the beach. It is a worth visiting place in Benaulim. To commemorate the movement of St John in his mother’s womb when he was in his mother’s womb and visited by Mary, the mother of Jesus, the young men of this village jump in the wells. It is a foodie’s destination for those who are willing to experiment with culinary delights of the seafood.
The beach boasts of serviceable bars and restaurants that serve the most succulent and competitively priced seafood in Goa.
Bogmalo Beach :
About 8km,away from Vasco da Gama,this Goa Bogmalo beach is also situated very close to the airport,hence making it easily reachable.It is a broad, flat and open beach & the least visited beaches. Bogmalo’s unique look is due to the Cluster of small beach shack restaurants and occasional fishing villages, scattered under the coconut palm.Initially it was a quiet fishing village,but after tourists explored it, tourism started infecting in to this small Indian state of Goa. Bogmalo beach is less crowed but also one of the cleanest beaches.The air of this place is pure , pleasant & tranquil,that is appropriate to calm down our senses.
The flat-bottomed valley lined with coconut trees and redbrick huts would be even more picturesque were it not for the monstrous multi-storey edifice perched above it. Now the Oberoi’s have erected a huge & famous five star hotel here,making it a hub for tourists but one can also manage in shoestring budget, by occupying the Cheap hotels or guesthouses available at Bogmalo beach.
This beach is a heaven for fishing lovers,as here they can indulge into a favourite pastime.one can also opt for swimming,as this beach is safe for swimming.After indulging all the favourite activities one can taste some delicious Goan cuisine, accompanied by the ever-famous Goan drink Feni, offered at numerous eating joints out there.
Candolim Beach :
Candolim is the best beach, for those who want to spend some time in solitude and insolence,away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, though one cannot expect too much of facilities there. It is the best place to rejuvenate one’s senses by hiring out a beach umbrella and satisfying one’s taste buds with a variety of good food available there. A visit to this beach is very relaxing and very appropriate for practicing, Yoga & Meditation, as it is less crowded and quite peaceful, as compared to Anjuna or Calangute beaches, because there aren’t any resorts all around the beach.
As a part of a 30 km stretch, of beach coastline along the Arabian Sea, that begins at Fort Aguada and ends at Chapora Beach, Candolim is a North Goan beach, which makes it the first beach that can be approached from the city of Panaji.
Candolim, experiences a mixed croud,be it a group of youngsters, monks, artists, seers, researchers or just someone, but all of them are looking for a place to rejuvenate and
relax themselves from the increasing tensions and frustrations of life. This place has joy and happiness mixed in its air.The most basic attraction-Aquda fort & calangute beach are the most worth visiting places.The best bets available here are Fishing, enjoying Water Sports-like, Parasailing and Water skiing. Organizing a Beach Excursion is a also a good idea.
Colva Beach :
Colva is not one of the traditionally known beaches of Goa. As compared to other popular destinations it is a more recent discovery. But whatever it may be it is 20-km long bliss of virgin white sands, palm fringed,and sun beaches. Undoubtedly, Colva is the most popular beach of Goa. Off lately, the quiet life of Colva has been punctuated by the number of hotels and buildings that have come up here in quick succession of one another. The annual religious event of Fama of Menino Jesuse (Child Jesus) is held at the church in Colva since the 17th century. You can savor a quiet stroll on the silvery sands of the Colva Beach on a moonlit night or a sunbath on the golden sands of Colva on sunny morning. That certainly makes your stay at Colva an utterly romantic experience.
Miramar Beach :
Miramar Beach-Lying against the estuary of the river Mandovi,it is just 3 km from Panaji in the north of the state and a km away from Dona Paula. Also known as, Gaspar Dias,it is a lovely golden beach of soft sand,occupied by a thick grove of shady palms, facing the blue Arabian Sea and forming a dense canopy over the area. As the word 'Miramar' in Portuguese, means, the viewing of the sea, so one can have a panoramic view of the sea, and the Aguada fort just across the Mandovi River.
The most captivating, view is created ,when this 2 km long coast of fine , soft & silvery sand bed sparkles in the moonlight.It provides the much-desired solitude & isolation, for those who want a few moments of life away from the crazy crowd of the city,as it is not too much crowded.Its good location, peaceful & quiet atmosphere makes it an ideal place for walksThis place provides to many migratory birds, like, Plovers and Gulls. so this beach is a favorite amongst human beings as well as birds.
The beach experiences a mixed croud of locals and tourists alike on most days and the tourists find all the facilities within the vicinity of Miramar Beach as, various beach resorts and hotels are present, on the Miramar Beach itself.One can enjoy shopping, sightseeing, tourist destinations and even the festive hue of the local,Konkani fishermen. There are also other activities that occupy one’s entertainment list. Dhempe College of Arts and Science & the memorial to Goa's first chief minister,are other places worth a vis.
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