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Beaches in South India |
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beaches, which acquire their names
after the nearby village or locality. Two continuous
stretches of beaches northern and southern stretches
mark the GAO coastline. Kissed by the passionate, azure
sea and embraced by the land and shaded by swaying
palms, these miles of golden sand sparkling in the sun
are the most desired places you can ever love on earth.
Rest, sunbathe, forget everything and see the time
fleeting by silently. Enjoy your stay on beaches! |
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| ANJUNA
BEACH |
| (18 kms from
Panaji). A popular beach area adjacent to Chapora fort.
In Anjuna there is magnificent Albuquerque mansion built
in 1920, flanked by octagonal towers and attractive
Mangalore tiled-roof. |
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| ARAMBOL
BEACH |
| (50 kms from
Panaji). A unique beach in the North Goa, it is a rocky
and sandy beach and much sought after. It has a sweet
water pond right on the shore. |
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| BAGA BEACH |
| (18 kms. from
Panaji). It is at the northern tip of a wonderful 7 kms.
stretch along the coastal North Goa. Accommodation
including star hotels are available throughout this
stretch. |
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| BENAULIM
BEACH |
| (4 kms. From
Margao). Situated at Benaulim village near Margao, it is
one of the famous beaches of south Goa. |
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| BETUL BEACH |
| (22 kms. From
Margao). This is the southern most beach of a stretch
that extends from Bogmalo to Betul in Southern Goa. |
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| BOGMALO
BEACH |
| (5 kms. From
Goa Airport). Well connected by road, it offers
excellent water sports facilities. |
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| CALANGUTE
BEACH |
| (16 kms from
Panaji). It is the most popular holiday resort in Goa.
Excellent accommodation facilities are available,
particularly at the tourist resort and cottages. |
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| CANSAULIM
BEACH |
| (15 kms. From
Margao). A famous beach in Mormugao taluka near
Cansaulim railway station. |
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| COLVA
BEACH |
| (About 6 kms.
From Margao). Colva beach is the pride of Salcete and
the only rival to Calangute by its scenic splendour .
Here, sand, sea and sky blend in enchanting natural
harmony unspoilt by men. It has good accommodation
facilities, particularly at the tourist cottages. |
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| DONA PAULA
BEACH |
| (7 kms from
Panaji). An idyllic picturesque spot, Dona Paula
commands a fine view of the Zuari river and Mormugao
Harbour . Water Scootering facilities are available
here. |
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| MIRAMAR
BEACH |
| (Gaspar Dias,
3 kms from Panaji). A lovely golden beach of soft sand
girdled with palm trees facing the blue Arabian Sea, is
the nearest to Panaji. |
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| MORJIM
BEACH |
| (40 kms. From
Panaji). In the mouth of the Chapora river and facing
the famous Chapora fort, this is another famous beach of
northern Goa. |
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| PALOLEM
BEACH |
| (about 37 kms.
From Margao). Just west of Chaudi one of the most
enchanting beaches in Goa relatively deserted, with
backdrop of Western Ghats, situated in Southern Taluka
of Canacona . |
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| SINQUERIM
BEACH |
| (16 kms. From
Panaji). The southern most beach of the Calangute
stretch, this beach has good accommodation and water
sports facilities. |
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| SIRIDAO
BEACH |
| (8 kms. From
Panaji). Near Goa Velha in Tiswadi taluka near the mouth
of the river Zuari, it is one of the most frequented
beaches of Goa for its picturesque scenery. |
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| VAGATOR
BEACH |
| (22 kms from
Panaji) It is a popular beach dominated by Chapora Fort
to the north, on its imposing headland. To the south of
Vagator is Calangute beach. |
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