Vacations in Goa is a synonym for having a stress-free holiday along the beach line with family and friends. Be it a long stretched beach, blue sea till your eyesight can reach, mesmerizing sunset, nightlife, casinos, temples, churches or any other adventures activities, Goa is the choicest destination for many travelers and holidaymakers.
Goa is a hub for popular beaches having millions of visitors around the world throughout the year. Beaches in the North Goa is usually crowded and happening with amazing nightlife. Whereas beaches in South Goa district are isolated, calm and peaceful and suitable to spend some lonely time and enjoy to the fullest.
Here are some best refreshing beaches in South Goa district which you can visit on your next trip Goa.
Colva
Colva beach is one of the oldest and famous beaches of South Goa. Located at about 9km away from Margao city, a place is very attractive, peaceful and romantic. Beach extends for around 2.4 km and is a part of 25 km long coastline made up of finely grained white sand. A long stretch of a coconut palm on one side of the beach is what allures most of the tourist to this place.
Palolem
Covered with white sand, Palolem beach is one of the famous beaches of south Goa. It is positioned in Canacona and about 38km away from the Margao city. This beach is famous for its beauty, serene and peaceful ambiance. The place is ideal for a family picnic. One can enjoy a panoramic view of a sunset with an evening walk around this shallow shore.
Agonda
Unlike others, Agonda beach is less crowded, offering an amazing panorama with a calm and peaceful ambiance. Situated in the South Goa district is just 38 km away from the popular city of Margao. This beach is a perfect escape from the crowded city, loud music, and all your worries. It is a center for many activities like yoga, sunbathing, etc. and house for many Olive Ridley turtles.
Betul
Betul beach is located at a distance of 24 km from the Margao city. This beach is a cove and covered by rocks on either side. Beach is having a slope going down into the sea, allowing you to have a fun in the waves. Beach is very quiet and calm and toured by the occasional visitors. One can witness a beautiful sunset through this beach.
Majorda
Majorda beach is one of the prettiest beaches in Goa. It is located just 18 km Drive from the Dabolim airport and is connected to Margao through various transport means. Mesmerizing sunrise and sunset is the major attraction among the travelers who wish to visit this beach. There are plenty of shacks which allows tourist to relax and enjoy the breeze along the beachline. There are also many water sports activities which bring many sports enthusiast to try their hand on several water games.
Butterfly
The beach of butterflies is a fairy place which occupies a tiny semicircular cove just to the north of Palolem beach. Butterfly beach is the most photogenic place in the coastline of the Arabian sea real natural wonder. You can spot millions of butterflies flying around the beach area which is one of the major attraction among travelers. Though this place is relatively unexploited, it is becoming a buzzing tourist place in Goa. Along with the butterflies, you can also spot dolphins, crabs, and goldfish in the clear seawater.
Patnem
Patnem beach is one of the quietest places in South Goa. Beach is nestled in the Canacona taluka of South Goa district. This beach is very beautiful with soft sand, with a number of a restaurant serving delicious Goan Cuisine. The place is very tranquil and serene, making your visit to this place very relaxing. You can also notice high palm trees in the north and pine trees in the south of the beach. Swimming is the only type of activity which can be enjoyed on this beach.
Mobor
Mobo beach is one of the most happening beaches in South Goa. Its one of the crowdiest beach of Goa. If you are in South Goa and want to enjoy parties, water sports, and other activities, then Mobor beach is your best choice. This picturesque beach is situated at the delta of the River Sal which flows into the Arabian Sea. Sand on this beach is very light in color, fine and softly pipes under your feet.
Varca
Varca beach is in South Goa, about 13 km drive from Margao. This beach is one of the most popular tourist spots in Goa. The nature around this place is almost unspoiled, with extremely calm and peaceful ambiance. Travelers prefer coming to this place to spend some beautiful moments of peace. You can also enjoy boat trips and watch dolphins on the river Sal. This beach is known for its soft white sands and its cleanliness with red and black lava rocks in some places. This place is the perfect choice for travelers who are in search of peace and serenity.
Cavelossim
Situated in South Goa, in between River Sal and Arabian Sea Cavelossim beach is extremely beautiful and creates a lovely ambiance. About 20 km away from Margao, this beach is a long stretch white sand with few black lava rocks. The place is very relaxing and nice as it is isolated and visited by fewer tourist. You can enjoy a few activities like going for kayaking or enjoying catamaran sailing when you are at this place. A beautiful sunset is a major attraction among locals and tourist.
Cabo de Rama
Locally known as Cab de Ram, this beach is a beautiful wild place situated in the south Goa. Cabo de Rama beach is located at a distance of 28 km. from Margao. The color of seawater is blue with rich green hue. It is covered with groves of palm trees lines up along the shoreline at a short distance of from the waves. These palm trees offer good shade for picnickers. This beach is a perfect choice for a family or school picnic and to have some fun time with friends.
Galgibaga
Galgibaga Beach which is also known as Galgibagh Beach is located at Cancona region of South Goa 7 km away from famous Palolem Beach. This is one of the lesser-known and cleanest beaches of Goa. Presence of Olive turtles on this beach is one of the major attraction for Goal travelers. This beach is also called as Turtle Beach for a reason.
As a school student, you must have studied about the mangroves and its important as your academic circular. Teachers must have told you the benefits of it and why we should protect them from destruction.
In Goa, you will notice mangroves all over the state specifically near the banks of river Mandovi, Zuari and even their tributaries. Mangroves hold a very important position and are crucial to Goa’s environment. But, in recent few years state has lost many of its mangroves along the Riverside due to multiple construction activities. To highlight the importance of the mangroves, Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Ltd (IPSCDL) under the Smart City Mission has built Mangrove Boardwalk which is also marked as India’s second Mangrove Boardwalk. Andaman island remaining the first to create such wonder.
Mangrove Boardwalk is located near the Central Library over the Rua de Ourem Creek. This walkway is developed as a tourist attraction in the Panjim city, offering a long walk along a green patch consisting of mangroves. Not only tourist but locals also find some peace time at this newly developed walkway.
At the entrance, you will find the board briefing about the mangroves and its important to the environment. The board highlights various uses of mangroves like a shelter for terrestrial life, shoreline protection, etc. The walkway is stretched around 1100 sq meters. The wood used to develop the creation is polished and coated with the linseed oil for its prevention. The damp soil beneath the walkway is the home for hundreds of crabs. You will notice around 14 different variety of Mangroves while you take around on this walkway.
Entry to this Mangrove Boardwalk is free and one can find it very easily. College-goers have found this place surrounded by the green mangroves a spot for taking photographs and fill their social channel profiles with lot many photos. Not only teenagers but every elderly people are also visiting this place to experience peace and calmness in the surrounding and take one step closer to the nature. This initiative is not only a medium for entertainment but also helping people from all age group to understand the importance of mangroves clearly.
Let’s have a look at some of the importance of the mangroves and how it is crucial for the Goa’s environment.
Mangroves play an important role in protecting the land, keeping it intact and avoid the flooding that has been happening in many areas of the country. During Storms and heavy rainfall, Mangroves helps in protecting the sea border area and minimise the damage. They protect the shoreline from waves, floods, storms and hurricane winds. It is also home to various kinds of marine life and even some animals, birds and various plant species. Mangroves also help in preventing erosion by stabilising sediments with their tangled root systems. It has also proved that mangroves as compared to other plants also absorb eight times more carbon dioxide.
Did you visit? No, then plan a day out to this amazing Mangrove Boardwalk with your family or friends.
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Goa is a famous tourists hub when it comes to holidays or vacations at any time of the year. People all over the globe visit this beautiful state to have a good time with their families and friends. Be it summer season or winter, Goa always has something for everyone throughout the year, be it beaches, historical monuments, wildlife, adventure sports, natural spots like waterfalls, nightlife and more.
Aguada Fort
Fort Aguada located at Candolim is a place you must not miss visiting to. A Portugues word which means “Watering Place” , Fort Aguada was strategically built by Portuguese for protection and trade . Surprisingly the remarkable 17th century Fort Aguada and its Lighthouse, still stands till this day proudly on Sinquerim Beach, in Goa even after been overrun in past. Lakhs of tourists all round the year visit the maginificently built fort known for its perfect essence of Portuguese construction to experience sceneic views of the Arabian sea.
Sinquerim Beach
Enjoy some picturesque sunsets and a perfect refreshing swim in the Arabian seawater when you visit this beautiful beach in Candolim. Flooded with tourists around the year, the beach offers its guests a quiet and peaceful feel especially after watching the sunsets for which it is known for. Adventure enthu can experience the fun of the thrilling water sports that are conducted by experts guides.
Ideally visited between November and February, the Sinquerim Beach is place to have a relaxing and beautiful beach walk with your partner.
Chapora Fort
A popular destination for tourists and locals in Vagator area. It is a favourite evening spot for everyone to chill out with their families and friends. Since the fort overlooks the Chapora river, it has got it’s as Chapora Fort. If you have seen the famous Bollywood movie “Dil Chahta Hai”, then you must have seen this fort where the main lead actors hang out in a scene while on a trip to Goa. Hence it has also got a new funky name as “Dil Chahta Hai fort”.
Morjim beach
Situated a bit far Candolim is Morjim Beach. Famously known as a nesting site for Olive Ridley sea turtles which has taken Morjim onto the global map for being one of the nesting sites for these wonderful species.
The beach is quite popular for its peaceful atmosphere and calm environment. One can also see a large Russian community based here and strolling down the beach. Check out the panoramic view where the Chopdem river meets the Arabian sea to the south of this beach.
Anjuna Beach
Counted among the most popular beach, Anjuna Beach is one place you should not miss visiting. It is located in the Bardez taluka of North Goa district and just 18 km away from the Panjim City. Lined with tall palm trees, soft sand, and unusual rock formation, many travellers find it a very interesting spot to be with nature and click photographs. For Shopaholics, the place offers a flea market which opens in the evening and goes till later after midnight.
Saturday Night Market
Considered as the best flea market, the Saturday night market is sure to surprise you with something or the other. Now getting popular with domestic tourists, people here get to experience food, shopping, live music, acrobatics & more. The stalls here sells items ranfing from bags, accessories, jewellery, paintings, semi-precious stones, to clothes, shoes & books.
Vagator Beach
Red cliffs and freshwater springs are what highlights the Vagator beach when you visit it. This beach is very secluded and you will see few tourists hanging out on the beach beds and enjoying the sun.
Vagator beach is divided into two beaches. On your right, you will see the Big Vagator beach and on your left is Ozran beach or some call it Little Vagator Beach. You can see many stalls on this beautiful beach in North Goa selling snacks, drinks, cloths items and more.
Dona Paula jetty
Dona Paula is a very famous spot or tourist destination, in the suburbs of Panaji, the capital city of Goa. Popularly called the lovers’ paradise, named after Dona Paula de Menezes, a viceroy’s daughter who fell in love with a local fisherman makes it an interesting place to visit. This place offer amazing sunset views and thrilling water sports. Buy some attractive goods and accessories from the stalls lined up. Dona Paula is located 7 km from Panjim and can be reached by bike, car or a bus.
“Waterfalls” when one hear these words, the image that pops up in our mind is trekking a muddy road with trees and greenery on either side of the way. One might also come across 2 or 3 water streams to reach to a point where you can see the white water gushing down over the rocks, removing all your tiredness after the long walks on the terrains and re-energizes your body and spirit.
Monsoons in Goa are very special to people who are nature enthusiasts and considers it the best time to explore the beauty of mother nature. Counting from the milky Dudhsagar Waterfalls in Mollem, Tambadi Surla Waterfalls in Sanguem to the gorgeous Hivre Waterfalls, Goa has in her pockets many such beautiful and picturesque waterfalls that attract locals, tourists, and travelers.
Here we bring you top 3 waterfalls you can visit while you are in Goa
- Dudhsagar Falls
Dudhsagar Falls (popularly called as Sea of Milk ) is a four-tiered waterfall located in sonaulim Goa, which happens to be on the Goa-Karnataka border. Being the 5th largest waterfalls in India, the Dudhsagar falls in one spot you shouldn’t miss visiting.
- Harvalem Waterfall
Some distance away from the Sanquelim village, isolated in the jungles, is the most beautiful Harvalem waterfalls. Milky white water falling over the boulders gives you serene and peaceful feeling.
- Netravali Waterfall
Netravali Waterfalls, situated within Mhadei wildlife sanctuary, is one of the most enchanting waterfalls of Goa. Sprawling over a vast 211 sq km, this waterfall is a wonderful sight to the tourists and adventure seekers.The waterfall looks even more beautiful after monsoons due to the increase in the flow of water. The waterfall is situated into the wildlife sanctuary and preserved from exploitation.
Like every other Indian state, Goa too has its share of popularity when it comes to street food. Influenced by a bit of Indian & Portuguese flavours, Goan streets are occupied with stalls serving tastiest street food that will make you drool.
From Mumbai styled Vada Pav to Goa’s favourite Ras Omelette Pav, the list has a variety of street food that will pamper taste buds of every tourist visiting this state.
Here we will see some street foods of Goa that you can savour when you are in Goa for holidays.
1) Ras Omelette
In Goa, evenings are incomplete if you are out with friends without having a plate of Ras Omelette. Ras Omelette in Goa is available at most of the places. In every city or village, you will find at least one Ras Omelette stall. So it should not be difficult for you to spot one while you are exploring the places in Goa in the evenings. Regular omelette served in spicy chicken gravy with some toppings makes this snack a must-try.
2) Chaat Stalls
The street food of Goa is also influenced by North Indian Chaats. Go to any place in Goa especially near the Miramar beach, you will see colourful carts lit up in lights welcoming customers to snack on tasty and tangy chaat. Relish on delicious North Indian Chaats like Shev puri, Bhel puri, Pav bhaji, Bhel, Ragda tikkis and more. Don’t miss a plate of yummy chaat on your next trip here in Goa.
3) Cutlet Pao
If you tired of having burgers from big chains, here’s a local burger that will make you come for more. When you are in Goa, you definitely can’t miss this street delicacy. The bread (Goan Pao) is layered with gravy, some veggies & crispy fried meat and served in a plate. These places are usually crowded so maybe you would have to wait for few minutes to feast on the tasty cutlet pao.
4) Choris (Goan Sausages)
This spicy pork meat sausages seasoned with spices and onions/potatoes is the favourite breakfast and evening snack, especially among the Christian community. Eaten with bread, this delicacy is famous among locals and tourists who wants to try some local snack.
5) Missal Pav
This spicy, delicious and nutritious, missal pav is popularly eaten as a tea-time snack or for breakfast. Taste-wise you won’t find it same you get in Maharashra, but its delicious in its own way. Do try it out in Goa when you see it on the menu of any food joint.
6) Vada Pav
You might have tried the vada pav of Mumbai or Pune. While in Goa, try out the Goan style and you will be left mesmerised the Goan versions. Vada Pav stalls are all over Goa. You can visit any one of them to savour hot tasty vada pav.
So here are some street foods that you can explore when you are in Goa for your holidays.
Goa is one of the most popular holiday destinations in India. Yearly lakhs of tourists visit this beautiful state to spend some time off their busy schedule to completely relax and rejuvenate.
Goa offers its guests long stretches of beaches, beautiful sunset views, thrilling watersport, national parks and sanctuaries, churches, temples, forts, flea markets, natural springs and the backwaters.
These must-visit spots are spread across the state and some of them found in remote areas where you can be on with nature and find complete bliss.
But most of the popular tourist attractions you will find is in North Goa. To enjoy most of these attractions, tourists tend to find a place here to stay where they can relax and also are near most of the exotic spots for sightseeing.
Derive Hotel by Amor offers a complete rejuvenating staycation in the not so busy location in Candolim. A 2 star hotel near Candolim beach, Derive has everything you need to make your holiday special.
Cozy comfortable rooms
Make your holidays memorable with a stay you will feel like coming back the next season. Our contemporary hotel rooms are categorized as Classic & Elite offering all the basic needs a guest would want in his room. The rooms are designed with bright colours which give you a feel-good ambience every time you enter the room. All the rooms are equipped with quality amenities from your bedding to other essentials.
Multicuisine restaurant
Satisfy your palate with an amazing spread of Global cuisine at our multicuisine restaurant. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor setting which is near the pool. Guests can enjoy a swim and then indulge in a nice meal to start their day off. You can find regional favourites to Indian, Chinese & fusion delights on the menu prepared by our pro chefs that will tantalise your taste buds.
Swimming Pool
Dive into pure bliss and refresh yourself with a relaxing swim in the crystal clear waters at our pool. Make most of your family time in pool by playing games or have some amazing mocktails served while still in the pool water.
Recreations activities
To those days when you are not heading out for sightseeing and just want to spend some quality time at our property, we have got amazing indoor games for you to make most of your leisure time.
Play carrom, chess and other boards games with your family & friends; a refreshing change from the normal.
Other facilities
Apart from the above-featured facilities we also provide complimentary wifi so you can stay connected with your loved ones and make them jealous by sharing your amazing experiences on social media. We do arrange sightseeing tours for you to explore the beautiful spots and exotic places around Goa. The location where the property is located is very near to the famous Calangute beach, which is also known as ‘Queen of beaches’. Further, you will find Baga beach & Baga creek lined up with shops selling artefacts, handmade textiles and jewellery, spices & some tattoo studios where you can get an amazing tattoo done.
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