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Located on the west coast of India is the popular beach destination of India, Goa! Blessed with surreal natural beauty and rejuvenating climate, it is one of the most –sought after destinations in India and attracts travelers not just from India, but from several other parts of the world.

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Page 1: Know about the Popular Beaches of North Goa

Know about the Popular Beaches of North Goa

Located on the west coast of India is the popular beach destination of India, Goa! Blessed with surreal

natural beauty and rejuvenating climate, it is one of the most –sought after destinations in India and

attracts travelers not just from India, but from several other parts of the world. The state was ruled by

Portuguese for over 450 years and their strong influence can still be seen in every nook and corner here.

The Portuguese styled architecture of churches, cathedrals and structures is worth paying a visit to. Apart

from admiring the arts and architecture of Goa, beaches are something that one can’t resist. Whether you

head to North Goa or South Goa, beach wealth of Goa would surely make you go head over heels for it.

South Goa beaches are known for their peaceful and less crowded ambiance, whereas the beaches of

North Goa are more popular for their liveliness and rejuvenating ambiance. This stretch of North Goa

starts from Fort Aguada’s headland outside the Panaji city and goes ahead to the north towards the border

of Maharashtra. Among the popular beaches of Goa in north are:

Candolim Beach

Breathtakingly beautiful Candolim beach is the first beach, which can be reached from the city of Panaji.

Packed with myriad of travelers all the time, it is one of the most-preferred beaches of Goa. However, a

large part of it is under the Fort Aguada beach resort and many other tourist package companies. The

beach is an ideal spot for adventure seekers.

Calangute Beach

Your trip to Goa would be incomplete without paying a visit to the famous Calangute beach of North

Goa. Famed as the Queen of Beaches, it is a vast 7 km stretch of sand lying at a distance of 15 km from

Panaji. As tourists flock to this spot in peak as well as off season, you can rest assured for finding out

staying options here.

Baga Beach

Baga is quite tranquil and secluded as compared to the Calangute beach. Counted among the most popular

Goa beaches, it is known for offering opportunities for adventure sports and fishing. Sun-kissed beach

with a refreshing ambiance adds more beauty to this scenic Goa beach.

Aguada Beach

Renowned for its flea market, Anjuna Beach is one of the must-visit attractions of Goa. Tourists flock to

this beautiful beach for shopping and enjoying the sights and sounds. And with the presence of various

beach shacks, hotels and resorts near the Anjuna beach, you can be assured of digging out the right

accommodation facility here. You can also indulge in the water sports at this attractive Aguada beach of

Goa.

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Vagator Beach

Situated at a distance of around 22 kms form the state capital of Panaji, Vagator beach is one of the most

popular north Goa beaches. This 30 km long stretch of beach coastline is also famous for being the most-

sought after destination for mid-night parties. Bestowed with heart-pounding natural beauty, Vagator is a

true delight for beach lovers in Goa.