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Vagator Beach. Pic. AI by Hmmmm
This fantastic Little Beach is 22 km north of Panaji. In the Small Indian State of Goa. Vagator Beach is about half way up the 30 km coastline stretch of Northern Beaches of Goa that covers the most popular hotspots of Goa and India tourism.
Vagator by day is more salubrious and laid-back than Anjuna. Relatively secluded, The Three little beaches that make up Vagator are situated on the crescent shaped Caisua bay, along the Chapora river basin, in the shadow of the ruins of Chapora Fort.
Vagator is one of the most beautiful beaches of Goa, and India, laying on inviting sandy coves, between coconut palm shaded rocky headlands. Generally peaceful, in peak season it attracts day-trippers, and during the night typically boisterous Goa beach parties are a regular feature, especially at Disco Valley between Vagator and Little Vagator, and at Banyan Tree, east of Vagator. Not to mention, The Hill Top above Little Vagator Beach. Fun Fun Fun.
On the cliff above Little Vagator Alcove offers delicious location, ambiance and food & drinks. Restaurants in Vagator dish up tasty seafood, continental dishes, health foods and fruity shakes.
Little Vagator and Ozran (Spaghetti Beach) are two gorgeous small Goa beaches just south of Vagator. Spaghetti Beach is nestled at the bottom of a palm-covered cliff. Both have been discovered by youngsters on a Goa holiday seeking beaches in Goa to call their own. Here is where you'll find the sculpture here of Lord Shiva on a rock, creatingly carved by a long-staying visitor.
Give Vagator a Go. Its a Fantastic Little Beach. Leave a Comment Address: North Of Calangute and Anjuna.Directions: Hire a scooter and follow the yellow brick road from Calangute... Or do the loopdy loop from Anjuna... If a scooter is not your thing.. Buses go to Vagator from Panaji, via Calangute or better still tell the Taxi Driver. "Vagator"... He knows where it is.
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Goan beaches are lovely... I've been fortunate enough to see many gorgeous beaches in my lifetime, but in Goa I was truly impressed.
(The beaches back home in Dubai are dirty and ugly in comparison!)
Especially in the low-season, the beaches are nice and empty - perfect for a relaxing walk that can carry on for hours... the scenery is beautiful, simply stunning, you never know where it may lead you.
We saw many "overly-keen holiday types" out for early morning or late afternoon jogging, but I prefer the relaxed way:
grab your sunlotion, a hat, sunglasses & a camera.
That's all you'll need to capture the essence of Goa's natural surroundings... and you never know what great photo opportunies you'll come across.
"The secrets of the summer I will keep
The sands of time will blow a mystery
No-one but you and I - Underneath that moonlit sky
Take me back to the place that I know
On the beach"
"Forever in my dreams my heart will be
Hanging on to this sweet memory
A day of strange desire - And a night that burned like fire
Take me back to the place that I know
On the beach..."
- Chris Rea, On the Beach Leave a Comment
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The more people are found lying on the Goan beaches, the more you'll see fruit vendors with big baskets on their heads trying to make some business.
They're generally not too pushy; they simply inform you of the variety they have and then they move on.
Some people may be concerned about the hygiene of the fruit knife, the basket or the vendor's hands - but we had pineapple & little bananas quite a few times and our tummies were fine :-) Especially when it's fruit that you have to peel, you're pretty safe anyway.
A bag of pineapple cost about 5 Rupees - but of course you'll always get the occasional wise-guy that thinks he can make some extra money from the "dumb tourists":
(we saw a Russian couple that got ripped-off by a different fruit-guy, paying 40,- Rupees for the same!) Leave a Comment Address: Anywhere!
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 Flea by vinodciaLeave a Comment Address: Anjuna beachDirections: South Anjuna Beach!
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All over Goa the Beach Shacks are great...no charege for sun loungers...and very attentive staff...will vary from beach to beach...might be Anthonys, Silver Sands, Big Banana, Fishermans Hut, Johncys...THEY ARE ALL GOOD!...service is great...food normally the same...and those that open at night...kick back and watch the stars! Leave a Comment Directions: All over!
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 by BluBluBluLeave a Comment Directions: Just south of Colva, or West of Madgaon.
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The beach in Baga is probably not the best in Goa, from what I’ve read, but it is long, sandy and was pleasant enough for our needs. Some days the sea is nice for swimming, but when the tide changes you can get quite a bit of debris washed up. On one day we found the shallows full of dead fish, which wasn’t very pleasant for swimming.
The thing I liked most about this beach was seeing the various ways it was made use of by local people. Late every afternoon, herds of cattle were brought down to the water’s edge for a paddle, and locals seemed to enjoy the sea as much as the tourists (even if; like the women in photo 3, they preferred to wear less skimpy clothing). Do take a walk along to the northern end where the locals moor their fishing boats – very picturesque. The downside is that you tend to get quite a bit of hassle from all the beach bar owners, who each want you to use their sun beds and spend your money on their drinks. We developed a policy of frequenting only those whose staff hassled us the least!
While spending time on the beach you will be approached by people selling all sorts of things but on the whole we didn’t find them too insistent. If you’re not interested just say so and they will move on. And some of what they have on offer is certainly worth buying. On one afternoon we bought a delicious pineapple. The lady selling it prepared it for us (peeled and sliced) and tipped it into a plastic bag for us to dip into as we sat – so refreshing! Another day I decided to get a henna decoration, although as I knew I would have to be in work the next week I chose a subtle pattern around my wrist (just like a delicate bracelet) that would not look too out of place with my business suits. Directions: You can’t really miss it – take any road or path west from the main road through town and you’ll be on the beach in minutes
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Coco Beach is another nice beach that seems to be mainly frequented by boats for lunch...but then the dolphin spotting boats move off...so for most of the day its a fairly quiet place. Nice to get away from the hustle of Calangute. Leave a Comment Address: On the south side of Aguada Fort
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The southern stretch of Morjim is known as Temb and every year, normally November onwards, is the place that these rare beasts come to lay their eggs. The Goan Government has set up a nature sanctuary to protect the turtles. So give the area a visit, but just be sensitive to the turtles...by the way its more luck than judgement to see a turtle, as they turn up at all times of day & night. Leave a Comment
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