Goa is the smallest but a beautiful state in India. Renowned for its beaches, places of worship and world heritage architecture, Goa is visited by large numbers of international and domestic tourists each year.
It also has rich flora and fauna, owing to its location on the Western Ghats range, which is classified as a biodiversity hot spot.
North Goa & South Goa
The state is divided into two districts: North Goa and South Goa. Panaji is the headquarters of the north Goa district and Margao of the south district.
Goa Beaches
Goa beaches are one of the most magnificent India tourist destinations in the world. The scattered natural beauty is the charm of this place. The beaches in Goa can be classified into the beaches in North and the beaches in South.
The beaches of these two regions have different characters. The beaches of Goa in the north are the more popular ones and host a lot of parties and carnivals, while the beaches of south Goa are relatively quieter, and appeal to those looking for relaxed solitude.
Tourists can also enjoy the delicious sea food offered by the beach resorts of Goa. Surely the beautiful and virgin beaches of Goa will create amiable ambiance to let you enjoy your tour to Goa in a delightful and memorable way.
North Goa Beaches
North Goa Beaches The beaches in north Goa stretch over a distance of 30 kilometers. The beautiful beaches are the venues of entertaining parties, carnivals and adventure sports activities. The beaches in North Goa are -
- Arambol
- Morjim
- Chapora
- Vagator
- Anjuna
- Baga
- Calangute
- Candolim
- Sinquerim
- Bambolim
- Miramar
- Dona Paula
South Goa Beaches
The beaches in South Goa offer tourists relatively quieter and secluded ambience, along with splendid natural beauty. The beaches of south Goa are -
- Bogmalo
- Majorda
- Colva
- Benaulim
- Varca
- Cavelossim
- Mobor
- Canaguinim
- Agonda
- Palolem
These offer excellent options for a wide range of water sports including 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.