Nature/ Scenic

Marivel Beach

Location

Marivel Beach lies near the Marivel Village, which is also known as Fishing Village. This place serves as a place where fishermen dry their catch before the market shift. Offering a beautiful view of sunrise, this beach is located around 6.7 km from Bambolim.

Vainguinim Beach

Location

Vainguinim Beach is counted among one of the beautiful beaches of Goa and is around 5.8 km from Bambolim. This beach is surrounded by palms and is renowned for its clean and crystallised turquoise water. The beach is ideal to enjoy waters ports like jet skiing, scuba diving, wind surfing and parasailing.

Querim Beach

Location

Querim Beach, popularly known as Keri Beach, is one of the steepest slope beaches in Goa. This sandy beach is packed with palms and casuarinas trees. Located 5 km north of Arambol and south of the Terekhol River, this beach overlooks famous ancient Portuguese fort known as the Terekhol Fort. Tourists can avail the ferry service for Terekhol, which is available after an interval of 30 minutes.

Cola Beach

Location

Cola Beach, also referred to as Khola Beach, is a beach along the coast of South Goa. This beautiful beach in the Canacona sub-division provides an ideal ambience for solitude seekers and recreation enthusiasts.

Visitors can take leisure walks on the sandy beach dotted by palm trees. Most of the travellers spend nights at the coastal strip around a bonfire, which is an exciting experience. Cola Beach is situated at a distance of 10 km from Agonda Beach and 15 km from Palolem.

Chapoli Dam

Location

The Chapoli Dam in Canacona is an eco–tourist spot in the vicinity of Agonda Beach. Surrounded by the Sahyadris in the backdrop, the reservoir is one of the famous birdwatching sites in the Canacona sub-division. It also provides opportunity for fishing.

The Chapoli Dam is situated 1 km north-east of Chaudi in Canacona. It is approximately 40 km from Margao. Chapoli Dam is one of the major sources of drinking water supplies in the Canacona taluka.

Caranzalem Beach

Location

Caranzalem Beach, located at around 4 km from Panaji is a famous beach thronged by several tourists year-round. This beach is situated to another popular beach, the Miramar Beach. It is over 3.5 km long stretch of white sand, with fresh clear water. This beach is totally safe for swimming because it is free of undercurrent.

Betul Beach

Location

Betul Beach is one of the chief attractions of the Canacona sub-division. The beach lies south of Mobor, along the Sal River, and is dotted by palm groves and fruit trees. A famous fishing port in Goa, Betul also provides opportunity to engage in several recreational activities.

The Western Ghats in the backdrop provide a beautiful view. The highlights of the coastal stretch are the ferries and boat rides, through which tourists can explore the Arabian Sea. Along the beach, there are several eateries serving fish dishes along with other seafood.

Bogmalo Beach

Bogmalo Beach is a famous beach in Vasco da Gama, which offers a wide range of accommodation and places to eat. It is a white sandy beach, which is secluded and clean. This beach is small in size and situated approximately 4 km from the sole Dabolim Airport in Goa. It is further located at around 9 km from Vasco da Gama.

Bogmalo Beach is a famous spot for watching sunset and exploring traditional Goan dishes. It is about half way along the coast of Goa and is connected with all important cities and towns within the state.

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