Virgin Beaches In Goa
By Raisten Fernandes
The virgin, undiscovered beaches of Goa, although few, are beaches that have not yet been discovered by the tourists and are stunningly beautiful, calm and peaceful. Just a handful of tourists and mostly locals visit these beaches. We have carefully selected the following list of beaches by visiting each and every one of them and selecting only the best.
Most of these beaches lie in the south of Goa with few good ones in the north. Some of the best beaches to make it to our list are are Vaiguinim Beach in north goa,Kakolem Beach, Betul Beach, Cabo de Rama Beach, Cola Beach and Butterfly Beach all of which lie in south goa.
At these beaches there are no hawkers to harass tourists into buying stuff that they dont really want or will ever need. Nor are there any Indian half drunk tourists to gawk at western women sunbathing. The only disadvantage if any is that these beaches are a little far off from the usual famous beaches that tourists visit. Also its sometimes hard to find places to dine at at these unspoilt beaches of Goa. So when visiting, always remember to carry some food and water of your own.
Most of these beaches lie in the south of Goa with few good ones in the north. Some of the best beaches to make it to our list are are Vaiguinim Beach in north goa,Kakolem Beach, Betul Beach, Cabo de Rama Beach, Cola Beach and Butterfly Beach all of which lie in south goa.At these beaches there are no hawkers to harass tourists into buying stuff that they dont really want or will ever need. Nor are there any Indian half drunk tourists to gawk at western women sunbathing. The only disadvantage if any is that these beaches are a little far off from the usual famous beaches that tourists visit. Also its sometimes hard to find places to dine at at these unspoilt beaches of Goa. So when visiting, always remember to carry some food and water of your own.
Caranzalem beach is located to the west of Miramar beach along the mouth of the Mandovi river. It is located at a distance of about 5 kms. from Panaji. This 3.5 kms. of beach stretch is considered a safe beach for swimming.
Vaiguinim beach is a clean quite beach located close to Dona Paula beach. It is located at a distance of 9 kms. from Panaji. A row of beach umbrellas erected by the Vaiguinim beach Valley resort can be seen along the beach.
Bambolim beach is a quite beach located 7 kms.from Panaji. It is lined up with trees and shrub vegetation with many paths leading to the beach. Besides the Bambolim Beach resort, there are no major hotels in the area.
Siridao beach is a beach with coarse sand that lies at the mouth of the river Zuari. It is located at a distance of 7 kms. from Panaji. Along the beach one can also find boats that are used by the local fishing community.
Grandmothers Hole beach beach is a small beautiful beach that is located at Vasco - Sada Headland area. It lies 3 kms. away from the city of Vasco. The beach is crescent shaped and gets its name from a small cave that is located close to the beach.
Hansa is a beautiful beach with pristine waters that lies about 3 kms. from Vasco city. However the beach is controlled by the Indian Navy wing INS Hansa. The navy regularly cleans up the beach to ensure it remains spotless clean.
Hollant beach is a tiny beach located to the south of Bogmalo beach. It is located at a distance of 7 kms. from Vasco city. The beach is located within a bay and has a gentle slope towards the sea.
Consua is a quite stretch of beach to the south of Majorda 7 kms. from Margao city. Besides a few shacks and a few tourists sunbathing along the beach, most of it is deserted. Tourists from Majorda can be seen here taking a leisurely walk.
Lovers beach is a clean stretch of beach that lies to the north of Betalbatim beach. The beach lies 6 kms.from Margao city and is an extension Betalbatim beach. Often couples can be seen on the beach spending a romantic evening.
Betul beach is located to the south of the Sal river at a distance of 24 kms.from Margao city. From Mobor, one has to take the ferry at Assolna or a boat from Mobor to reach Betul. From Margao, one can take the road towards Cabo de Rama.
Canaiguinim beach is located to the south of Betul beach on the way to Cabo de Rama beach. It is situated at a distance of 26 kms. from the city of Margao. A small path at the base of the hill near the Canaiguinim church leads to the beach.
Cabo de Rama, also known as Cab de Ram by the locals is a beautiful beach located in south Goa. The beach is located at a distance of 28 kms. from Margao. The waters here are clear and have a pristine greenish blue hue.
Kakolem beach is a tiny beach cove situated to the south of Cabo de Rama beach. It is one of the most secluded yet one of the most beautiful beaches in Goa. The beach is located at a distance of 31 kms. from the city of Margao.
Dharvalem is a small beach located to the north of Coco beach and to the south of Canaiguinim beach at a distance of 33 kms. from Margao. Tourists know this beach as Coco beach, Dharvalem being the nam referred to by locals.
Cola beach is a crescent shaped beautiful beach located to the north of Agonda beach. The beach is located at a distance of 33 kms.from Margao. A mud road from the main road leads to the beach followed by a flight of stairs down to the beach.
Butterfly beach is a tiny beach cove that lies just to the north of Palolem beach at a distance of about 37 kms. from Margao. There is no access to the beach by road since the area is heavily forested. One can take a 2 hour trek through the forest.
Galgibag beach lies to the south of Rajbag beach, at a distance of about 45 kms. from the city of Margao. From Rajbag, a road leads to the beach that only pedestrians and motorcyclist can use over a small ditributary of the Galgibag river.
Polem beach is the southernmost beach of Goa located at a distance of about 50 kms. from Margao. The beach is very secluded and has large stretches of white sands. The beach has just a couple of shacks, but hardly any tourists.
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