Beaches:
Goa is synonymous with beaches, some of them popular party hubs, and some hidden away from the commercial glare. If fun and frolic on the shimmering white sands is your idea of an ideal vacation, head to one of these beautiful beaches.
Baga beach:
Baga Beach is located north of Calangute Beach. The beach is long and narrow and connects to the famous Baga Creek, or better known as Baga River. Baga was one of the first beaches to become popular in Goa, and is today filled with shacks and restaurants; playing host to the famous Tito's Lane - the most happening place for Goa's bar and club scenes. Baga Beach is also well known for its water sports and dolphin cruises.
Things to do: Pack in lots of action at the many trendy bars and night clubs around the beach - Visit the Tito's lane for its many options or Cavala a hot favourite for the young and old. It is also home to the famous Mackies Saturday Night Market.
Water sports are a huge attraction.
You can go para sailing for around Rs 1500/-, wake boarding for Rs 900/-,
windsurfing for Rs 600/-, kite surfing for Rs 2500/-,
or take a ride on a jet ski for Rs 600/-.
Dolphin spotting trips are on offer for around Rs 500/- per person, and island trips for Rs 2000/-
Location: Baga Beach is located in North Goa, 9 kilometers (6 miles) from Mapusa and 16 kilometers (10 miles) from Panaji, the state capital.
Another beautiful beach..
Agonda beach:
Agonda Beach has all the makings of a great love story; it's surrounded by hills, has the most amazing sunsets and not too far away lies a fort with an epic past - Cabo de Rama. A 3 km stretch of peace and serenity, it is dotted with wooden huts that extend right up to the beach and is an ideal place to get away from the hustle and bustle of urban Goa. It is definitely a beach for lovers and lends itself beautifully to quiet long walks, star gazing, romantic conversations over candle lights and the most glorious moon rise. The water, the azure blue of the Arabian Sea, is a sight for sore eyes here. The calm and almost supple waves gently caress the coastline making it one of the safest beaches to swim at. The cove of Agonda is instrumental in carving a gentle niche for the sea, making it a great place to experiment with leisure activities like angling and kayaking. The beach is also a nesting site for the famous Olive Ridley Turtles and regulars at Agonda Beach will tell you that dolphins are frequent visitors here and often swim up very close to the beach. There are fishing boats that take people on trips into the sea for an experience with the dolphins. There aren't many places in Goa that can boast of having such a picturesque stretch with so little intrusion from the commercial activities that plague popular beaches. It's ideal for those who want to escape life, be one with nature and actually have a peaceful holiday that is not crammed with activities to do and nightclubs to explore.
Things to do: Ride through the countryside on the way check out the Cabo de Rama Fort and Cola Beach with its beautiful river which is always warm. Local fishermen will take you on dolphin rides. One can also enjoy a hike on the hillocks.
Location: Agonda is just north of Palolem Beach. 43 kilometers (26 miles) from Margao and 76 kilometers (47 miles) from Panaji. The closest main railway station is Margao. Canacona is the local railway station nearby.
