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Important Beaches in Goa

» Baga beach
The Baga beach is a part of the 30 kms coastline stretch of northern beaches of Goa. Located 29 kms from Panaji and 10 kms west of Mapusa, it is an extension of the Calangute beach. It is one of the cleaner and pleasant beaches in Goa. It is a beach for those who want to experience nature with a peaceful atmosphere. The scenic beauty and the ultimate tranquility attracts tourists from all over.

» Colva Beach
Colva beach is almost 2 kms north of Benaulim beach and is situated 39 kms away from Panaji. It is a part of the main stretch of southern beaches of Goa. It is one of the most popular beaches of Goa, known for its calm and serene atmosphere. Since Colva is one of the lately known beaches, therefore it is less crowded than its northern counterparts. Colva is the best place to laze around and look for interesting books.
A peaceful location for spending calm and quite holidays. Thus, Colva beach maintains the title “The queen of beaches in India”.

» Anjuna Beach
Anjuna beach is situated 18 kms away from Panaji, adjacent to the Chapora fort. It was discovered by the hippies in 1950's – 1960's. Anjuna beach is one of the most beautiful and popular beaches in Goa. It is known as the ' freak capital of the world', because of the moonlit parties and the Flea market that makes it the most hip and happening beach of Goa.

» Miramar Beach
The Miramar Beach also known as Gaspier Dias Beach is located in the north of Goa. It is the nearest beach from the Goan capital, Panaji, just 3 kms away and about 1 km away from Dona Paula beach. It lies at the place where river Mandovi and the Arabian sea meet. It is a beautiful beach having soft golden sand, surrounded by palm trees, almost an extension of Panaji. A perfect destination to spend a quite evening, watching the Sun saying goodbye.

» Candolim Beach
Candolim beach is a part of a long stretch of beach coastline along the Arabian sea. The beach begins at Aguada fort and ends at Chapora fort. This is also the birth place of Abba Faria, considered to be one of Goan freedom fighters and the father of hypnotism.

» Benaulim Beach
Benaulim is a part of the main stretch of southern beaches of Goa. It is less than 2 kms away from Colva beach which is equally famous. Benaulim beach starts in Goa where Colva beach ends. It is a fairly quite beach but it gets crowded on weekends, when local visitors pour into the beach. It is well known as the location of the Taj Exotica, Goa. Benaulim is the perfect place in Goa to laze around and bathe in the sun.

» Dona Paula Beach
The hottest tourist spot in Goa, the Dona Paula beach, is situated seven kilometers west of Panaji, the state capital. The Dona Paula beach is named after the Dona Paula de Menzes, daughter of a viceroy ( in colonial India), who jumped off the cliff, when refused permission to marry a local fisherman, Gasper Dias. Thus, the mystery related to this beautiful beach brings tourists from all over the world. It also lures tourists to indulge in water sports, shopping and sun-bathing .