Goa also known as the "The pearl of the orient" is an ideal holiday destination to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace. Goa lies on the west coast of India, the 25th State in the Union of States of India, were liberated from Portuguese rule in 1961 after a 500 year reign. A period long enough to have Portuguese colonial influence which brings in a 'East meets West culture', makes Goa a attractive tourist destination attracting tourists from all over the world. Goa’s beaches are known the world over. Fringed by swaying palm and coconut trees with cool and comfortable shacks offering a variety of refreshments, Goa’s 103 km coastline is blessed with the most enchanting beaches lapped by the Arabian Sea. And almost all of them are swimmer friendly with the assured presence of lifeguards on all the popular beaches..
Highlights : Aguada Fort , Sinquerim Beach , Vagator Beach , Anjuna Beach , Baga Beach , Calangute Beach .
Sinquerim Beach
Sinquerim Beach is located just beside Aguada Fort, a major tourist attraction in Goa with immense historical significance. This beach stretches all the way north to Baga, making it great for casual walking, Its beauty is enhanced several times over during the sunset, and taking a walk on the beach then is an altogether different experience.
Aguada Fort
Aguada Fort is a well-preserved 17th century Portuguese fort, along with a lighthouse overlooking the Arabian Sea. It is an ASI protected Monument of National Importance in Goa.
Vagator beach
The beach lies on the northern side of the Bardez taluka. Offering a stretch of soft white sands, coconut palms, and a scenic view of the Arabian Sea, Vagator Beach has dramatic red cliffs looking down on the shore and two fresh water springs within a stone's throw of the sea.
Anjuna Beach
Anjuna Beach is popularly known as the freak capital of the world. It claimed popularity for its Trance Parties and the Hippies who tried to synthesize the spiritual traditions of the East and the art, ideas and the music of the West. Anjuna comes live with its ever-famous full-moon parties and the Wednesday flea market to take one on to a trance trip.
Baga Beach
One of the most happening beaches in Goa, Baga Beach is where you will find water sports, fine dining restaurants, bars, and clubs. Situated in North Goa, Baga Beach is bordered by Calangute and Anjuna Beaches. Watersports are the major attraction of Baga Beach. Parasailing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, kite surfing, jet skiing are some of the top watersports activities to enjoy in Baga Beach.
Calangute beach
This palm fringed beach was first discovered by the hippies. Bringing hordes of European tourist calangute beach is the haven for hippies. The beach is lined with shacks and stalls under the shade of palm trees selling everything from fried prawns and beer to trinkets made of seashells. You can also have you fill of adventure with parasailing, water-skiing, wind-surfing and dolphin trips. With a mind-blowing nightlife, bustling flea markets and generous contributions of history, you can let your spirits scale high on the sky of experience.
