A 30 kms stretch of beautiful beaches starting northwards from Fort Aguada near Panaji has made Goa a popular tourist destination.
Sinquerim It is 16 kms. from Panaji and the first among the string of beaches starting from Fort Aguada. Taj Group’s Fort Aguada Resorts are located here.
Candolim: The Sinquerim-Candolim beach stretch is dotted with excellent resorts.
Calangute: The ‘Queen of Goan Beaches’ is the most commercial and busy beach resort.
Baga: Beautiful Baga is a continuation of Calangute and is bounded by a wooded escarpment in the north and a fresh rivulet merges into the sea here. Baga is 18 kms. from Panaji and 10 kms. west of Mapusa.
Anjuna: The most interesting and exciting part of Goa’s coastline begins beyond the Baga river from Anjuna onwards. Cool waves washing the white sands of the shores, lined with palm trees presents one of the most fascinating views.
Vagator: The beautiful beach is about 22 kms. from Panaji. Its northern half faces a bay, which curves from the headland to the hillock crowned by the Chapora Fort.
Chapora: The beach amidst dense coconut palms is dominated by the Chapora Fort.
Arambol (Harmal): This unique beach is rocky as well as a sandy beach. There is also a freshwater lagoon, extending right up to the shore. The banks of the lagoon are lined by hot springs.
Querim: Virgin white sand and the foamy beach is fringed with fir trees.
