Best India Tourism - South Beaches in Goa

It is an uninterrupted shoreline, yet the beaches take on a different name each as you trail through, which is because the Goan beaches are named after the village in its vicinity. Tidbit apart, welcome to quieter stretch - a 26 km frill of grainy, white sand, that is best called 'best'.

Agonda Beach (ten km north of Palolem): This is ideal for back-packers who are looking for some solitude. The waters are crystal clear and can actually see the bottom of the shore while swimming. watch out for the sharp barnacles in case you choose to climb the cliffs there. The more adventurous can rent a bicycle in the village and cycle cross country to the beach.

Benaulim Beach (28 km from Airport): South of Colva is this legendary place, where according to Hindu mythology, the arrow of Lord Parsurama landed when he created the state of Goa. The church of St. John the Baptist on the hill is a brilliant example of Goan Christian architecture. With the first drops of the Indian monsoon, the village breaks in to a celebration of thanksgiving for the Feast of São João. The crocodile and dolphin-spotting cruises are a favourite at this pristine beach.

Colva Beach (26 km from Airport, 36 km from Panaji): Though agog with vacationers, this is place where you can slice your own space amidst parasailing lovers, swimmers, devotees (that swarm the place in October on their way to the church of Child Jesus), crowded shacks, fishermen & what not. It is silver-gray, powder-fine sand has served a nice bait inspiring a lot of folk songs & some branded resorts to set up their abodes here.

Palolem Beach (67 km from Airport, 43 km from Margoa): It is rated amongst the most pretty beaches in the world, with the backdrop of the Western Ghats, where visit only whets your appetite for more. The massive InterContinental Grand resort, Pandava's Drum - a cup-shaped rock which produces echoes if pelted on particular spots, a tiny island across the stream, the dolphin-spotting journeys, a unusual balming aura, make Palolem a must-go beach down south in Goa.