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North Goa is known and loved as a land of golden beaches, palm trees, paddy fields and wooded hills. Its churches, temples, shrines and forts tell its history. It is associated with music, the famous Goan cuisine and most of all with a peace-loving, smiling people. The coastline of North Goa starts from Fort Aguada and extend up to Arambol making it a 30 km stretch of beautiful beaches. The beaches starting from Fort Aguada are: Sinquerim, Candolim, Calangute, Baga, Anjuna, Vagator, Chapora, Morjim and Arambol.
Tourism first began in Goa in the resort of Calangute, which was once a popular hang out for hippies. Today it is better known for its beaches and great bars and restaurants. To the south, the quieter resort of Candolim, has a selection of beach shacks and shops and a great choice of restaurants. To the north of Calangute is the lively the resort of Baga is with a range of hotels shops and restaurants. Now there are various hotels and resorts in North Goa.
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Anjuna Beach
A favorte haunt of the backpackers in Goa, Anjuna beach is the highest visited beach in Goa. The beach is known for its Wednesday Flea Market. It is also famous for the beach sports, parties, and shacks.
Candolim Beach
Candolim beach is closer to the famous Fort Aguada. The beauty of the beach is increased by the view of fort on one side and sea on other side. Candolim is a perfect place for lazying around.
Dona Paula Beach
The beach is a remembrance to the daughter of a former Governor of Goa, who commited suicide as she was not permitted to marry a local fisherman. The beach is a favorite amongst the foreign tourists. Adventure sports and parties are a common scene here.
Miramar Beach
Miramar Beach is the nearest beach from the capital of the Goa, Panaji. A lovely golden beach of soft sand girdled with palm trees, Miramar is one of the most popular beaches. From here one has an excellent view of the Aguada fort. Sunset watching is one the most favorite activity on the beach.
Baga Beach
Baga beach was developed by the Hippies in 1960s. They found this beach to be perfect for the night parties and drug abuse. Though all illegal practices have been stopped, the beach remains one of the favorite party places.
Sinquerim Beach
The twin beach of Candolim beach, Sinquerim is also known for its sheer beauty. The soft white sand spread, lined with palm and casuarinas trees have an everlasting effect on the minds of the visitors.
Bambolim Beach
The Bambolim beach is located near Panjim. The beautiful beach has been converted to a beach resort, called as Bambolim Beach Resort. The resort was started in 1989 and is one of the prime stay options in Goa. The Bambolim beach resort has all the excellent facilities of a five star hotel.
Vagator Beach
The beach in Vagator village, known as Big Vagator beach is a wide sandy beach, behind which is quiet village, a few old Portuguese bungalows and village guest houses.
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Arambol
Arambol is a beautiful stretch of silky sand dotted with basalt rocks, and is still comparatively uncluttered. There is a freshwater lake and some sulphur springs, close by
Basilica of Bom Jesus
Built in 16th century is the most popular and famous of all churches in Goa. The mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, kept in a silver casket, are enshrined here. This church dedicated to Infant Jesus is now a world Heritage Monument.
Panjim
Capital of Goa, Panajim is the main attraction of Goa. Panajim is gateway to Goa and has the best of services for the tourists. One can find the charm of golden days in the building and monuments of Panajim. Golden beaches, beautiful churches and equally good people of Panajim can make anyone want for more.
Old Goa
Unlike the modern day Goa, Old Goa is more traditional, historic and has a unique cultural heritage. The early days of Old Goa are often described as Goa Dourada or Golden Goa. Huge churches, monastaries, cathedarals, monuments, nunneries and other Portuguese buildings are an evidence to the golden era of Goa.
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Introduction |
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North Goa is known and loved as a land of golden beaches, palm trees, paddy fields and wooded hills. Its churches, temples, shrines and forts tell its history. It is associated with music, the famous Goan cuisine and most of all with a peace-loving, smiling people. The coastline of North Goa starts from Fort Aguada and extend up to Arambol making it a 30 km stretch of beautiful beaches. The beaches starting from Fort Aguada are: Sinquerim, Candolim, Calangute, Baga, Anjuna, Vagator, Chapora, Morjim and Arambol.
Tourism first began in Goa in the resort of Calangute, which was once a popular hang out for hippies. Today it is better known for its beaches and great bars and restaurants. To the south, the quieter resort of Candolim, has a selection of beach shacks and shops and a great choice of restaurants. To the north of Calangute is the lively the resort of Baga is with a range of hotels shops and restaurants. Now there are various hotels and resorts in North Goa.
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How To Reach |
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Air
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Dambolin Airport in Goa is the only airport in Goa. It is situated in Vasco-da-Gama, 29 Km from Panajim. Buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws are available from Vasco as well as Panajim to visit nearby places.
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Road
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Panaji, the capital of Goa, is connected by road to Bangalore-598 Km, Mumbai-594 Km, Hubli-184 Km, Kolhapur-246 Km, Mangalore-371 Km, Mysore-696 Km and Pune-458 Km.
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Rail
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Vasco-da-Gama rail station is connected by train with the major cities of India. One can easily get taxis and buses for sightseeing in North Goa.
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