The roads to the landmark created by nature, Goa is calling! This place is located along the western coast, Konkan and it is popularly known as Tourist Paradise and Pearl of the Orient. The churches, the varied landscape, the blue water, the Portuguese culture, the bakery and most importantly the beaches have made Goa one of the most preferred holiday destinations. History tells us that Rashtrakutas, Kadambas, Silaharas, Chalukyas, Bahamani Muslims and the Portuguese have ruled Goa. Covered by Maharashtra on one side and Karnataka on the other, the western side opens to the Arabian Sea, which gives beautiful beaches to this place.
Main reason for tourists to visit Goa is the beaches. The golden sun rays on the waves of the deep blue ocean, making sand castles on the beaches, cruises, sea food at the beach restaurants and local market will make you vacation an ideal one. The top ten beaches in Goa are described below:
Candolim beach: The first beach that can be accessed from Panaji is Candolim Beach. In the North Goa this beach attracts tourist as it not as crowded as the other beaches. Here you can meditate for a while and hire a beach umbrella to refresh yourself. Try fishing and water sports like parasailing, water skiing here.
Palolem Beach: In South Goa, to reach this beach you will have to take 40 minutes drives from Margao. Local fisherman and international tourists mainly visit Palolem Beach. Tourists prefer staying on the shacks here. This beach is crescent in shape, so the view becomes splendid.
Baga Beach: Only 10 km from Mapusa, the Baga Beach is not only famous in India but other places as we have international tourists here as well. If you are looking for peace and tranquility, then you must be here in your next vacation. The beach is maintained well and it is unspoiled despite thousands of tourist visiting every year. You can try different types of water sports here. Entertainment and seafood along the beach is common among travelers.
Mabor Beach: Beauty, cleanliness and luxury prevails in the Mabor Beach. Sit under the beach umbrella and enjoy your vacation. The Goan Sun, the coastal cuisine and the various entertainments along the beaches will make your holiday a memorable one.
Aguada Beach: Beach lovers will surely fall in love with nature at the Aguada Beach. Situated in North Goa, you can see various citadel and churches as well. The beach is completely covered with sand and you take a sun bath here. Safe for swimming there are several water activities, which you can try.
Dona Paula Beach: This beach is the meeting point of Zuari and Mandovi rivers. Once upon a time it was a silent village and today it is a commercial area. This is a tourist paradise and you can enjoy shopping, sunbath, sea foods and water sports.
Miramar Beach: The nearest Beach to Panaji is Miramar Beach. The other name to this beach is Gaspar Dias. The palm tress along the beaches and a walk on the soft sand will be a gift to yourself.
Colva: Benaulim Beach: Ideal for a honeymoon spot this beach attracts tourist from all over the world. The white sands of the beach are the specialty of Colva. Enjoy the unique beauty of this beach while you stroll. The food is also unique here.
Cavelossium Beach: Wooden shacks and thatched roof houses are what you will see here. You can go for a trip to see Dolphins from this beach. The silvery beach is something that attracts tourists here.
Anjuna Beach: This beach is 8 km from Mapusa and crowded by monks and artists. Travelers at this beach enjoy the seafood and fresh coconuts. Here you can attend the night parties and witness the nightlife of Goa. Shopping along the beaches is also possible here.
Hotels in Goa: There are several hotels in Goa where you can stay. The category of hotel can be chosen as per your choice. Resorts, villas, and budget hotels are available. Adding to it you can stay in a five star or a four star hotel. To know the details of your stay in a holiday, you can visit indianholiday. Book the rooms and different holiday packages as well.
How to reach Goa?: You can reach Goa by air, road and rail. The airport is almost 30km far from the city of Panaji. Major airlines operate from different cities to Goa. The National Highway NH4A, NH17 and NH17A connect different cities with Goa. So, you can reach by road as well. There are different bus services to travel to this holiday destination. The Konkan Railway has trains, which operates daily.
Best time to reach Goa: The climate in Goa remains pleasant throughout the year. The temperature ranges between 24 ℃ to 29 ℃. June to September is the monsoon time and Goa becomes green during this time. Several tourists come to see monsoon in Goa. You will be able to enjoy the beaches if you are planning a trip in the summers.
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