List of Best beaches to visit in Goa

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Goa is the India's smallest state in western India with coastlines stretching along the Arabian Sea and it is the 4th smallest state by population. Goa is also known for its beautiful white sand beaches, which ranging from popular stretches at Baga and Palolem. Goa is located in West side of India on the coastal belt known as Konkan., it is surrounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and Karnataka to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its western coast. Goa is India's richest state with a high GDP per capita two and a half times of the whole country. It was ranked the best placed state for its infrastructure and ranked on top for the best quality of life in India.

        Panaji is the capital city of Goa, and Vasco da Gama is the largest city in Goa. Margao is the historic city in Goa still exhibits the cultural influence of the Portuguese. Goa is a 110 kilometers long and 60 km wide, it comes between the Sahyadri hill range of the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea on the west coast of India. The magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural splendours of its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa a favorite tourist destination for travelers around the world. Goa is not only known for just beaches and sea. But, it has a unique history, rich culture and some of the prettiest natural scenery that India has to offer. Panaji (also called as Panjim) is the capital city of Goa located on the banks of the Mandovi river and Vasco, Ponda, Vasco, Mapusa and Margao are the other important towns in Goa. Goa has an international/national airport located at Dabolim near Vasco. Goa's bus network also plays an important role in getting locals public transport and visitors alike in and around Goa.

        In Goa the seafood like, prawns, mackerels, crabs and lobsters are the most popular seafood within the locals’ people and also the visitors. English is widely spoken language all over Goa, Konkani and Marathi are the state languages and the national language is Hindi and it well understood in most areas around the state. The state is divided into two districts one is North Goa and second South Goa. Both districts are governed by a district collector, an administrator appointed by the Government of India. The headquarters of North Goa district is panaji and also it is the capital city of Goa. The North goa district is divided into their 4 sub-divisions it is – Panaji, Bicholim, Mapusa and Ponda. South Goa district is divided into 3 sub-divisions – Margao, Mormugao (Vasco), and Quepem. The headquarters of South Goa district is Margao which is the historic city in goa.

         Goa has many tourist places to visit; there are very beautiful sightseeing and attractions in Goa. Here are some details about the beaches in Goa.

Calangute Beach (North Goa)

Calangute is the most popular beach in Goa with thousands thronging it in both peak and off-season... it 15 km from Panaji.

Baga Beach (North Goa)

Compared to Calangute, Baga Beach is the first choice of all tourists and it also more isolated..... It 17 km from Panaji.

Anjuna Beach (North Goa)

Anjuna beach was made famous by the ‘flower and peace’ generation of the sixties and early seventies. This north beach is a home of modern-day flower. Anjuna beach is busiest on Wednesday and it best beach for partyers, sunset, swimming, walking....... it 18 km from Panaji.

Vagator Beach (North Goa)

Vagator Beach is one of the most scenic beaches in Goa that is situated immediately north of the Anjuna beach. It is popular with both local and foreign tourists. This most photographed beach of Goa.... it 22 km from Panaji.

Sinquerim Beach (North Beach)

Sinquerim is the first beach you'll hit when cross the Mandovi River from Panaji. it is the 17th century fort which has now been converted into a prison, Sinquerim is one..... It 14 km from Panaji.

Candolim Beach (North Goa)

Candolim is the first beach that can be approached from the capital city of Goa which is Panaji. This peaceful beach is located quiet close to the Aguada beach. Most of the tourists in Goa prefer the Candolim beach owing to its serene and beautiful environment..... it 13 km from Panaji.

Aguada Beach (North Goa)

Aguada beach is almost with the top-notch Fort Aguada Hotel complex, Aguada Forts is a well-preserved seventeenth-century Portuguese fort standing in Goa, India.... it 14 km from panaji.

Arambol(Harmal) Beach (North Goa)

Arambol is a traditional fisherman village, located approximately a one hour driving distance from the Dabolim Airport. This is also a foreigners’ favourate place with a large number of Tai Chi, non-permanent mehendi or tattoo.... it 33 km from Panaji.

Miramar Beach (North Goa)

Miramar is beautiful ‘urban’ side beach, like Chowpatty in Mumbai. This Beach is situated 1 km ahead of the confluence of Mandovi River and the Arabian Sea..... it is located 3 km from Panaji.

Palolem Beach (South Goa)

Palolem beach is beautiful white sand facing a blue bay between two headlands. It’s like little wooded islands. In the evening Palolem Beach is turns into a real spectacle of lights and colors. There are three regular silent discos available in Palolem Beach...... it 40 km from Margao.

Agonda Beach (South Goa)

If you driving towards Panaji from Palolem, the next beach is Agonda. Basically, the agonda beach has one long road parallel to the beach line. It is a gorgeous three kilometer pristine beach..... It 37 km

From Margao.

Betalbatim Beach (South Goa)

Betalbatim is one of the well known and considerably well developed beaches in the South of Goa. Betalbatim Beach is at north side of colva which begins a long string of beaches.... it 10 km from Margao.

Colva Beach (South Goa)

Colva is a coastal village in Salcete, south Goa, locater on the west coast of India. This beach is equipped with all modern amenities.... it 6 km from Margao.

Majorda Beach (South Goa)

Majorda beach is about 5 kms north of Colva Beach, studded with several hotels and It is one of the marvelous beaches in Goa.... it 12 km from Panaji.

Bogmalo Beach (South Goa)

Bogmalo beach is the very first beach which dominated by a luxury 5-star hotel located right on its edge, it is cut apart from both the North and south. It located just 10 minutes from the airport and 28 km from Panaji.

Benaulim Beach (South Goa)

Benaulim beach is situated less than 2 km south of Colva is the most tranquil beach of Benaulim, It is fishing beach, which is known for its calm and peaceful environment.... it 8 km from Margao.

Betul Beach (South Goa)

This beach is in a small coastal village Betul in South Goa, which is located in Salcete region.   Betul is an important fishing port where you can see mechanized boats and deep sea trawlers bring in their catch...... it 18 km from Margao city.