Goa Beaches

Goa has to its credit some of the finest beaches in India, that carry warmth and tranquility that leads you to a psychedelic trance.  The appealing scenic charm of the beaches makes Goa a holiday maker’s paradise. Goa possess an extended shore line of about 125 km, dotted with palm fringed, spotless sandy beaches.  Beaches form the most significant part of tourism in Goa.  From the peppy party hostess for hippy crowd to the long stretch of virgin shorelines, Goan beaches are simply versatile.

North Goa Beaches

•    Arambol
•    Morjim
•    Chapora
•    Vagator
•    Anjuna
•    Baga
•    Calangute
•    Candolim
•    Sinquerim
•    Bambolim
•    Miramar
•    Dona Paula

Among these Anjuna, Vagator, Baga, Dona Paula and Bambolim are the most famous beaches in Goa .
South Goa beaches
•    Bogmalo
•    Majorda
•    Colva
•    Benaulim
•    Varca
•    Cavelossim
•    Mobor
•    Canaguinim
•    Agonda
•    Palolem

Most of the Goan beaches have excellent options for water sports that include swimming, river cruising (along the Baga, Candolim and Calangute beach strips), dinghy sailing, parasailing, scuba diving, water skiing, water scootering, windsurfing, jet skiing and banana boat riding.

 

Mahe Beach

Mahe Beach lies about twenty two kilometers to the south of Kannur and forms the northern strip of Kerala state.
Serenity plus fun, that’s Mahe. Visitors may stroll on the Mahe Beach, enjoying the magnificence of sunrise and sunset. You can see numerous fishing hamlets beautifully snuggled between palm trees.

 

Auroville beach

This beach lies about 12 km from Pondicherry town, opposite to the roads that take you to Auroville.  The shallow waters and small waves make Auroville beach an ideal spot for swimming and various beach activities.  Book your beach front cottages in advance, as the beach remains populated during weekends.

Promanade Beach

One of the popular and most frequently visited beaches of Pondicherry, Promanade beach lies over a stretch of about 1.5 kilometers.  The southern end of the beach displays the colossal statue of the most popular French Governor of the region, Monsieur Dupleix. Beyond that is a raised walkway stretch that extends for about 284 meters. Another attraction is a tall statue of Gandhiji, facing the Gandhi Maidan, with 8 tall monolithic structures surrounding it. A romantic stroll along the shoreline of the beach would be an effervescent memory for you.

Karaikal Beach

Accessible through a 2 km road running close to Arasalar River, Karaikal Beach is the perfect view-point for sunrise–watchers.  
As a part of the beach beautification process, sodium vapour lamps have been provided along the roads for sufficient illumination. A tennis court, children's park with various types of interesting rides, vehicles parking facility etc. are the other attractive features of the beach. Get on with a round of beach volley ball with your loved ones or lay down flat on the smooth sand gazing high up the sky.