Sure, I’d be happy to help create a travel plan for Goa. Here are the 10 most popular beaches in Goa, with their features, things to do, and favorite food.
1. Calangute Beach
Feature: Known for its stunning shoreline and scenic beauty, Calangute beach is the most-visited and largest beach in Goa. This beach also has great shopping options around.
Things to do: Water sports activities like parasailing, water skiing, and banana boat rides are popular at Calangute beach. Take a walk on the beach promenade and enjoy the sunset view.
Favourite food: Seafood, Goan fish curry, vindaloo, xacuti, etc.
2. Baga Beach
Feature: Known for its nightlife, Baga beach is lined with shacks, bars, and clubs, making it a top nightlife destination in Goa.
Things to do: Party at popular shacks like Britto’s and Tito’s, take a dolphin spotting trip, and indulge in water sports activities.
Favourite food: Grilled seafood, fish thali, and Goan sausages.
3. Anjuna Beach
Feature: Known for its laid-back vibes, Anjuna beach is surrounded by hills and coconut grooves.
Things to do: Visit the Wednesday flea market, watch a sunset over the Arabian sea, and go cycling around Anjuna.
Favourite food: Seafood, especially crab, kingfish, and prawn.
4. Vagator Beach
Feature: Known for its serene beauty and crystal clear waters, Vagator beach has stunning cliffs on both sides of the shoreline.
Things to do: Visit the Chapora fort, enjoy the sunset from the rocks, and attend parties at clubs like Hilltop, Waters, and 9 Bar.
Favourite food: Grilled seafood and traditional Goan thali.
5. Candolim Beach
Feature: Known for its soft white sand and clear waters, Candolim beach is a perfect spot for long walks.
Things to do: Take a dolphin spotting tour, visit the Aguada Fort, and indulge in beach activities.
Favourite food: The popular Goan Cafreal Chicken, seafood and curry rice.
6. Arambol Beach
Feature: Known for its hippie culture, music, and laid-back atmosphere, Arambol beach has a bohemian vibe.
Things to do: Attend drum circles, practice yoga, and meditate at the yoga centre around.
Favourite food: Israeli cuisine, fish thali, and seafood platters.
7. Miramar Beach
Feature: Known for its proximity to Panjim city, Miramar beach is a perfect place to bask in the sun and watch the waves.
Things to do: Visit the Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church and take a walk on the beach promenade.
Favourite food: Street food, particularly chaat, bhel puri, and pani puri.
8. Colva Beach
Feature: Known for its tranquil beauty and serene vibe, Colva beach offers a slice of serenity in the hustle and bustle of South Goa.
Things to do: Take a dolphin spotting tour, go for water sports and parasailing, and visit the traditional village of Colva
Favourite food: Fish curry rice, sea-food platter, local traditional sweets.
9. Palolem Beach
Feature: Known for its crescent-shaped shoreline and palm-lined coast, Palolem beach is a perfect escape to nature.
Things to do: Visit the Butterfly Island, boat trips to secluded beaches around Palolem, and indulge in Ayurvedic spas.
Favourite food: Goan fish curry, seafood platter, and carambola pickle.
10. Morjim Beach
Feature: Known for its nesting Olive Ridley turtles, Morjim beach is a peaceful haven amidst the hustle and bustle of North Goa.
Things to do: Take a tour of the Morjim turtle nesting sites and bird-watching of the migratory birds around.
Favourite food: Continental and international cuisine, Goan seafood platter.
Travel Plan to visit Popular Beaches of Goa:
Day 1 – Arrival in Goa and leisure time
Day 2 – Visit Palolem Beach, Butterfly Island and enjoy Ayurvedic spa
Day 3 – Visit Morjim Beach and bird-watching of migratory birds nearby
Day 4 – Explore Anjuna beach, flea market, and enjoy beach activities
Day 5 – Visit Candolim beach, Aguada Fort, and take a dolphin-spotting tour
Day 6 – Explore Baga beach & experience nightlife
Day 7 – Visit Calangute beach, water sports and sunset view.
Day 8 – Visit Miramar beach, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church
Day 9 – Visit Vagator beach, Chapora Fort, partying at Hilltop and Waters club
Day 10 – Explore Colva beach and the traditional village of Colva
Day 11 – Departure.