Top 10 beaches in Goa, India

Have a relaxing holiday on one of the best beaches in Goa. This beautiful region of India is well known to tourists, but what is not well known are which beaches are best! Let us guide you with the Top 10!

10. Anjuna Beach

Perfect for swimming or sports!

Located 8 kilometres from the town of Mapusa, Anjuna beach is popular among tourists and locals alike. The calm blue water makes it a great place to go swimming or try out some adventure sports like diving or surfing. Cosy up with a loved one during the evenings and watch the sun set in the Arabian Sea.

9. Arambol Beach

Quiet and relaxing

Arambol is located 50 kilometres from Panaji and this seclusion makes it one of the quietest beaches in Goa. This also means that this is the beach to head for if you are looking to enjoy a quiet relaxing time with a loved one. You could rent a holiday accommodation nearby and enjoy the peace and quiet throughout your stay and try out a bit of surfing if you have a sense of adventure.

8. Baga Beach

The party location!

Considered to be just an extension of the Calangute beach, Baga is 10 kilometres away from Mapusa and is the place to be seen in if your idea of a holiday is a great nightlife. Simply rent out a beach house and get set to party all night long.

7. Bogmalo Beach

Do some diving!

Located just 4 kilometres from Dabolim airport, Bogmalo beach makes a great first stop for tourists who like to get a feel of the beaches of Goa before they reach their rented apartment in town. The beach is well known for diving expeditions.

6. Calangute Beach

The queen of the beaches!

Calangute beach is the most popular and commercialized beach in Goa, hence its nickname ‘the queen of beaches’. The beach is lined with shops selling beads and baubles and is a bargain hunter’s paradise.

5. Colva Beach

20 kilometres long!

Colva beach is nearly 20 kilometres long and is one of the most beautiful beaches in Goa. The water is quite shallow and it’s safe to go swimming in the sea. The beach has a number of small restaurants, snack bars and souvenir stalls.

4. Dona Paula Beach

Adventure sports everywhere

Located 7 kilometres from the capital city of Panaji, Dona Paula is the place to go if you want to try some adventure sports like windsurfing and parasailing.

3. Miramar Beach

Perfect for a romantic stroll

Located just 3 kilometres from Panaji, Miramar beach is a great place to check out birds during the migratory period. At night, the moonlight transforms the normally crowded beach into one of the most romantic beaches in Goa.

2. Palolem Beach

Clean and bright!

Even though Palolem Beach is quite popular with tourists, it manages to remain clean and well maintained.

1. Varca Beach

Relax in the sun!

Varca beach, like Arambol, is not very crowded. This makes it ideal for just simply lazing around and soaking in the sun.