Goa, which is famous for its beautiful beaches and the lively beach tourism, is one of the leading tourist attractions. Despite Goa itself is well-known for the most famous beaches, there are many other places around it which are also full of beautiful and unknown beaches.
The climate of these beaches near Goa is best in September after the monsoon season and the environment and surrounding looks very fresh and beautiful. Whether you wish to have a quiet time by the shore or get your heart racing with some thrilling activities, the beaches surrounding Goa offers the best of both worlds that will mesmerize any traveler.
Top 10 Beaches to Explore Near Goa This September:
1. Agonda Beach
South Goa’s Agonda Beach is one of the cleanest and least crowded beaches that are perfect for relaxation. This beach is situated about 40 km from Margao and stretches for 3 km with golden sand; it is ideal for tourists who want to have a quiet time. The beach is bordered by hills and coconut trees hence giving it a natural feel.
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Agonda is perfect for a leisurely stroll, a swim and lazing around under the coconut trees! The beach shacks are also provided with mouth watering Goan food and fresh seafood. The Olive Ridley Sea Turtle also comes to lay its eggs at Agonda between the months of November and March.
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2. Palolem Beach
Palolem beach is located in South Goa and it is a small curved bay with white sand and the water is clear blue. This is one of the beautiful beaches in Goa and tourists love to visit this place. The sand touches the sea and is bordered by palm trees and food and beverage huts offering delicious meals and drinks.
Palolem is an ideal place for swimming and sunbathing and for water activities like kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. This is because the beach has night entertainment in form of live music, parties, and bonfires. Other places of interest in the vicinity are the Butterfly Estuary and the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary.
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3. Butterfly Beach
Butterfly Beach is not very famous and is about 10 km away from Palolem Beach. It can only be accessed by water transport or by a 30 minutes’ hike through the forest. The beach is characterized by clear water, white sand and green vegetation all around.
It is a good place to swim, snorkel and see butterflies. Butterfly Beach can be recommended for those who want to stay on a calm and untouched area. There are also the Butterfly Estuary and the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary for tourists to visit.
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4. Arambol Beach
Arambol Beach is in North Goa and is a long beach with golden sand and coconut trees and rocks on one side. It is one of the preferred locations for practicing yoga, meditation, and other non-conventional treatments. It has a fresh water lake which is said to have a healing nature of it, and this makes the beach famous.
There are many activities that one can indulge in at Arambol such as surfing, paragliding and trekking to the Sweet Water Lake. The beach is also well-known for its flea markets where one can shop for souvenirs, clothes and accessories.
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5. Ashwem Beach
Ashwem Beach is one of the secluded beaches in North Goa which is approximately 20 km from Mapusa. The beach is characterized by fine, powdery, white sand, crystal clear water and relaxed ambiance. The beach has vegetation cover of coconut trees and sand hills which make the beach to have a beautiful scenery.
Ashwem is ideal for swimming, sunbathing and for long walks on the beach. The beach shacks offer good Goan food and sea food. Other places of interest include Arambol Sweet Water Lake and the Kalacha Beach which is in the close vicinity.
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6. Morjim Beach
One of the famous beaches is Morjim Beach in North Goa which is famous for its long sandy beach and crystal clear water. It is a preferred destination for the bird watchers as it is a home to the Olive Ridley turtles which are on the endangered list.
It is located near hills and coconut trees and the sand is white making the environment very calm. Morjim is ideal for swimming, sunbathing and long walks by the beach. The beach shacks offer excellent Goan food and fish and other seafood. Some of the nearby tourist spots include the Chapora Fort as well as the Vagator Beach.
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7. Anjuna Beach
Anjuna beach is one of the most popular beaches in North Goa which is famous for flea market, trance parties and hippie environment. The beach is a long sandy beach with palm trees and rocky cliffs on the sides. Anjuna is ideal for swimming, sunbathing and water sports such as parasailing and water skiing.
The beach is also well-known for its Wednesday market where tourists can buy various kinds of trinkets, clothes, and accessories. The Chapora Fort and the Vagator Beach are some of the places of interest that are nearby.
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8. Baga Beach
Baga beach is one of the most famous beaches of North Goa where tourists can find lot of activities happening all around. The beach is a long stretch of golden sand which is lined with beach shacks restaurants and shops. Baga is ideal for swimming, sunbathing and water sports such as water scooter and banana boat rides.
The beach is also well known for its night life activities as there are many clubs and bars which provide live music and parties. Local attractions are the Calangute Beach and the Anjuna Flea Market.
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9. Vagator Beach
Vagator beach is one of the famous beaches of North Goa famous for its red cliffs and many rock formations. The beach is split into two sections namely the Big Vagator and the Little Vagator. Big Vagator is a vast stretch of the golden sand with tall coconut trees and food shacks along the beach while Little Vagator is a comparatively smaller and less crowded beach.
Vagator is well suited for swimming, sun bathing and visiting the Chapora Fort which is located nearby. It is also well known for the trance parties and the full moon parties.
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10. Mandrem Beach
Mandrem beach is a comparatively less crowded beach and is situated in North Goa, at a distance of 30 kms from Mapusa. This beach is famous for its white sand, crystal clear water and the relaxed ambiance of the place. It is located on a beautiful sandy shore with coconut trees and sand dunes on the coast.
Mandrem is ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and strolling because it is a beautiful beach. The beach huts offer a variety of Goan food and sea food meals. Other places of interest are the Arambol Sweet Water Lake and the Kalacha Beach.
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Ready to Goa?
Going to the beaches other than those in Goa in September is a good way of avoiding the normal crowded places. These are beautiful coastlines that offer the best of both worlds, white sand beaches and serene environment. These close by beaches are perfect for a refreshing and a calm escape as the season changes, making these beaches an addition to your Goan experience with Tusk Travel.
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