| North Goa Beaches
Arambol
Beach*
(50 Kms.) A unique beach
in North Goa, it is both a rocky and a sandy beach. It has a sweet water
pond right on the shore.
Anjuna*
(18 Kms.) A popular beach
area adjacent to Chapora fort. In Anjuna there is a magnificent Albuquerque
Mansion built in 1920, flanked by octagonal towers and an attractive Mangalore
tile-roof.
Vagator*
(22 Kms.) It is a popular
beach dominated by Chapora Fort to the north, on its imposing head land.
To the south of Vagator is Calangute beach.
Baga*
It is a secluded and pleasant
beach with good recreational facilities like river cruises, water-skiing,
yachting and fishing. Staying here is no problem as there are many lovely,
small cottages available.
Calangute*
(16 Kms.) It is the most
popular holiday resort in Goa for its splendour. Excellent accommodation
facilities are available, particularly at the Tourist Resort and cottages.
Sinquerim*
With a magnificent 17th
century fort which has now been converted into a prison. It is one of the
best beaches in Goa with international class facilities for water-skiing,
para-sailing, fishing, scuba-diving and wind-surfing. You can stay here
either at the Fort Aguada Beach Resort, Taj Holiday Village or at the Aguada
Hermitage which is situated on the hillside, overlooking the sea.
Dona
Paula*
An idyllic picturesque spot.
Commands a fine view of the Zuari estuary and Mormugao Harbour. Water Scootering
facilities are available here.
Miramar
A lovely golden beach of
soft sand gridled with palm trees facing the blue Arabian Sea, is the nearest
to Panaji.
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