We have all
made plans to go to Goa after our graduation or on an office vacation and after
crossing the initial risk of a failed plan, it is necessary to chalk out what
to do and which beaches to visit once you are there. It is not an easy task at
all because of the overwhelming number of beaches and shacks.
People would
also prefer living near beaches and they are spoilt for choice with hotels and vacation homes in Goa peppered around
the whole coast. So which beaches should be on your itinerary for that elusive
Goa vacation?
Mandrem Beach
Situated in
North Goa, Mandrem beach is the beach for any wildlife enthusiast. The beach
has shallow creeks leading up to the sea and is an ideal spot to go dolphin
spotting. The tide is relatively calmer compared to the other beaches and
watching the white-bellied fish eagles catch their prey or the shy Olive Ridley
turtles waddling towards the water is a fascinating experience.
Morjim Beach
The beach is
colloquially known as mini-Russia, because of the number of Russian immigrants
who inhabit the areas around the beach. The beach is known for its secluded
nature and the serenity of the area has been preserved by banning any kind of
loud music or midnight parties. It is a great place for bird watching and
activities like kite surfing and alternate therapies are promoted.
Chapora Beach
The beach
houses one of the most famous Goan landmarks in recent history: the Chapora
fort, also known as the ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ fort. The iconic scene where the trio
of Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Akshaye Khanna are sitting and contemplating
their lives has made it a tourist haunt for many. The fort also gives a great
bird-eye view of Chapora beach and is a brilliant place to visit with friends.
Anjuna Beach
Arguably the
most popular beach, Anjuna is the favorite beach for all the foreigners who
visit Goa. It features famous restaurants like Curlies and the whole
combination of good food, chilled beer and ambient music is the perfect memory
to take back from a Goa vacation. The beach has also benefited from commercial
development, with real estate developers in Goa cashing in on the popularity of beaches and constructing beautiful
beach front societies near the beach.
Baga Beach
Baga is to
the Indian tourists what Anjuna is to the foreign ones. Late night parties and
karaoke coupled with brilliant shacks and water sports makes the beach one of
the most happening places in Goa. It also provides good and comfortable
accommodation facilities and is one of the closest beaches near the Goan capital
of Panaji.
