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Goa is the smallest state in India, located on its west coast. The state was a Portuguese colony until it was taken over by India in 1961. Goa derived its name from a Konkani word ‘goyan’ which means a patch of tall grass. It is one of most visited tourist spots in India. Goa is famous for its beaches, temples, churches, and forts.

Beaches with Unmatched Beauty

Although Goa offers a number of options to its visitors, it is known world wide for its beautiful and magnificent beaches. The picturesque beaches of Goa offer various facilities, which include water cruises, water sports, Goa beach resorts, and spicy Goan cuisines. Goa beaches are different from other beaches in India and this is proved by its popularity and turnover per year. 

Famous Beaches of Goa

The beaches of Goa are a combination of sun, sand, and sea. Some of the famous beaches in Goa include Anjuna beach, Baga beach, Palolem beach, Arambol beach, Vagator beach, Siridao beach, Colva beach, Calangute beach, and Miramar beach, which are located in the southern and northern part of the state. Most famous and one of the best beach in Goa is the Calangute beach. It is also known as the ‘Queen of Goa beaches’ and is one of the most visited and lively beaches in Bardez Goa.

South Goa Beaches

South Goa is on of the districts of Goa that is famous for its magnificent beaches, temples, waterfalls, gardens, and hill spots. The beautiful and natural South Goa beaches starts from Vasco da Gama and Bogmalo and extend to Palolem beach. Some of the famous and most visited beaches are Bogmalo, Velsao, Majorda, Colva, Benaulim, Betul, Canaguinim, Agonda, and Palolem beaches. Colva beach is the most popular among these South Goa beaches. One must visit churches and beaches of South Goa to complete their trip.

North Goa Beaches

North Goa is famous for its beaches, palm trees, churches, temples, gardens, hills, and fields. The coastline of North Goa extends from Fort Aguada to Arampol, which have a 30 km stretch of beautiful beaches. North Goa beaches include Sinquerim, Candolim, Calangute, Baga, Anjuna, Vagator, and Chapora, which are located in the Bardez region. The beaches in this part of Goa offer various activities like adventure sports, rave parties, and carnivals. These Beaches in Badrez Goa are famous for its splendor, charm, and liveliness it offers to its tourists.

Goa Resort Beaches

Beaches of Goa are also famous for its accommodation and the hospitality it offers. Some of the famous Goa resort beaches are Majorda beach resorts, Calangute beach resorts, Royal Goan Beach Club, and Cidade de Goa beach resorts. These Goa resort beaches offer all the modern amenities and facilities to its visitors for a comfortable and memorable stay.

Thousands of visitors from all around the globe visit it every year and cherish its unmatched beauty. These unmatched natural beauties of Goa beaches are ideal for a relaxed vacation and no surprise then that they are the most visited tourist spots in India.