Candolim Beach
Located 14 kms north of Panaji in the state of Goa, the
Candolim Beach is a part of a long extension of beach coastline along the
Arabian Sea that begins at Fort Aguada and ends at Chapora Beach.This place is
also famous as it is the birth place of Abba Faria, considered to be one of
Goan freedom fighters and the Father of Hypnotism.
Miramar Beach
Miramar Beach is situated 1 kilometer ahead of the
confluence of Mandovi River and the Arabian Sea. It is situated on the way
towards Dona Paula, about 3 kilometers from Panjim, the capital city of Goa.
MiramarBeach of Goa is also known as ‘Gasper Dias’.
The Miramar Beach in Goa begins at the gulf and then
culminates in the Emerald Coast Parkway. It is a golden beach fringed with palm
trees. The soft sands of the beach makes it the best site for evening walks.
Moreover, ‘miramar’ in Portuguese implies ‘viewing the sea’. Tourists can get a
glimpse of the majesty of the Arabian Sea from the Miramar Beach at Goa.
Mobor Beach
Mobor Beach is an ideal location for the adventure tourists.
It is one of the most popular beaches in Goa, which enables the tourists to
indulge in adventure sports such as water skiing, water surfing, jet ski,
banana and bump rides and parasailing. The beach can be visited throughout the
year; however, the best months to visit Mobor Beach of Goa is between the
months of September and March.
The Mobor beach in Goa is one of the most popular tourist
sites in the city. Every year thousands of tourists come to the beach to
indulge in water sports. In fact, the Cavelossium-Mobor is famous for water
sports.
Colva Beach
The Colva Beach lies about 6 Kms to the west of Margao and
is the oldest, largest and the most spectacular beaches of South Goa. The beach
consists of about 25kms of the fine powdered white sand and is bounded along
its coast by coconut palms that stretch from Bogmalo in the north to Cabo de
Rama in the south along south Goa’s coastline.
In the colonial days it used to be the resting area for
Margao’s high society, who would visit Colva for their “Mundanca” or change of
air. Today the area that is reminiscent of the luxurious lifestyle of the
aristrocratic class has the beautiful houses or villas that dot the village.
Anjuna Beach
Located about 18kms from Panaji and situated in Bardez
taluka, the Anjuna Beach is the part of a 30 km extended beach coastline along
the west coast of Goa by the Arabian sea.
The Village of Anjuna, a five square mile area is nestled
between the Arabian Sea and the Hill overlooking the beach. The beach is famous
for its stunning natural beauty with swaying palms trees and soft powered white
sands.
Varca Beach
Varca Beach is one most popular tourist sites in Goa. It is
one of the most beautiful and exotic beaches of Goaand is situated about 2
kilometers from Benaulim. The beach is marked by a number of wooden boats,
belonging to the fishermen of the city.
The Varca Beach in Goa is known to its soft white sands and
its cleanliness. It is one of the cleanest beaches in Goa that allows the
tourists to spend some time in solitude.
Sinquerim Beach
The Sinquerim Beach of Goa is located some 13 km away from
Panaji and is stunningly beautiful and quieter than the other beaches of Goa.
This long, extended sandy terrain that runs incessantly along the coast is
ideal for taking a walk. The feel of the glistening sands and the cool water
caressing the feet gives you out of the feeling. The beach is one of a series
of tranquil and spectacular stretch of sand and an ideal place for swimming.
The tourists come down to this beach and prefer it for its pristine and serene
setting.The lovely beach of Sinquerim is one of the oldest preserved beaches in
Goa. The famous fort Aguada is located near the beach. Fort Aguada was built by
the Portuguese in the early 17th century Portuguese fort that was built by the
Portuguese to defend themselves against any foreign attack and to control the
entry of the intruders through River Mandovi.
Vagator Beach
The Vagator beach located near Mapusa Road, North Goa and 22
km far from the state capital Panaji is less crowded and isolated compared to
other Goan beaches. It boasts of pure white sand, doted with black lava rocks
and swaying coconut and palm trees and lies within the backdrop of the
500-year-old Portuguese Fort and takes the visitors down the memory lane
depicting the Old Portuguese era. Vagator’s broad white sandy beach – Big
Vagator Beach also known as “Little Vagator” is undeniably beautiful and offers
picturesque vista with the red ramparts of Chapora Fort.At the southern end of
the beach, a row of makeshift cafes provides shade and sustenance for a
predominantly Israeli crowd. Like Anjuna, Vagator is a relaxed, comparatively
undeveloped resort that appeals, in the main, to budget travellers with time on
their hands.
Immaculate Conception Church & Reis Magos Fort
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church was one of the
first church to be built in Goa, being there by 1541. The early church was
completely re-built from its foundation in 1619 and this was even considered,
taking into account of the negligible population of the area and the size of
the new church, a striking commentary on the religious climate of the time and
the wealth available to the churches.
Morjim Beach
The Morjim Beach, popularly known as the Turtle Beach, is
located in Pernem, north Goa. The beach is bestowed with elegant vistas,
including a blossoming, green environment.
The Morjim Beach is special as it serves as a hatching and
nesting habitat of the Olive Ridley turtles, which are an endangered species.
The sight of the tiny hatchlings, turtles and crabs makes your experience at
the beach an unforgettable one. Kite surfing is another activity popular at
this beach because of its shallow depth.
Betalbatim Beach
Each one of us has definitely been lucky enough to witness
beautiful sunsets sometime but the beauty of the sunsets at the Betalbatim
Beach is beyond imagination. Located in the south of the Majorda Beach,
Betalbatim Beach is one most beautiful beaches of Goa. Owing to the spectacular
sunsets it offers, it is popularly known as the “Sunset beach of Goa”. Not only
is it more peaceful than the other beaches but is also much cleaner. The quiet
and secluded location of this beach makes it all the more attractive and
inviting.
Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
Heading to Goa this season? Then don’t forget to set foot in
the Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary for a close rendezvous with your favorite
animals. The smallest yet most popular sanctuary in Goa, it is located in Ponda
Taluka in the northeastern part of the city. Contained in a very small area of
just 8 km, the Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary is covered with moist deciduous forest
and evergreen vegetation patches. This little sanctuary proudly houses a Mini Zoo,
Rose Garden, Deer Safari Park, Botanical Gardens, Nature Education Centre and
Eco-Tourism Cottages within its premises.
Baga Beach
Goa, an endearing paradise of scenic charm, is famous for
its mesmerizing beaches all over the world. With glistening sands, sky-high
coconut trees, majestic sea waves and delectable sea food, Goa has so much to
offer. It is blessed with a number of exotic beaches, yet as we think of Goa
the first name that comes to the mind is the super-adventurous Baga Beach.
Anybody who has had a chance to witness the beauty of Goa will vouch for the
fact that Baga beach is for sure the most happening beach in Goa.
Arvalem Caves
Apart from the admirable beaches and waterfalls, Goa is also
one of the most sought after destinations for heritage architectures. Goa is an
ancient state and so is the architecture found here. A beautiful example of the
historical monuments present in Goa is the Arvalem Caves or the “Pandava
Caves”. Located in the Bicholim town of North Goa, these caves are ancient rock
cut caves that give us a chance to steep into the mythological tales. The
origin of these caves dates back to the 6th century.
Arvalem Waterfalls
A thunderous spurt of water beautifully cascading down a
rocky terrain of a mountain! This is the picture of the splendrous Arvalem
Waterfalls in Goa. Popularly known as the Harvalem Waterfalls, it is located at
Arvalem, around 9 km from Bicholim, North Goa. With water falling headlong from
a height of 70 meters, it makes up for an absolutely breathtaking view.
Casino Carnival Goa
Casino Carnival established in 2001 , by the promoters of
Goan Carnival and Leisure Pvt. Ltd endeavors to fabricate the essence of
Extravagant Entertainment with Hospitality in Goa. The journey that has taken
15 years, now boasts of the most exhilarating and culturally engrossed Casino
in Goa.”Casino Carnival at the Marriott” located within the confines of the
picturesque Goa Marriott Resort has the reputable reputation for being the
friendliest and most family oriented casino in Goa, with the largest selection
of Slot Machines and Variety of Table Games, mainly the American Roulette,
Baccarat, Blackjack, 5 Card Poker machine, Slots & Progressive
Jackpots.Casino Carnival at the Marriott is recommended to all guests to Goa,
from across the world.
Casino Royale Goa
Owner description: Casino Royale is the largest floating
Casino in Goa. It is definitely the most classiest. It has a gaming floor
dedicated to all table games, and slots, a poker room exclusively for poker. It
also has an entire dining floor with food catered by China Garden. There is
live entertainment daily on the dining floor and on the sundeck (during
non-monsoon months) of the ship.