Goa - a tiny emerald state of India, spread over 3,702 Sq.Kms. on the west coast, with its natural scenic beauty, attractive beaches, churches and temples, famous for its architecture, feasts and festivals and above all hospitable people, has an ideal tourist profile. By all means, Goa makes India travel an ever lasting experience.

Econced on the slopes of the Western ghats (Sahyadri ranges), Goa is bounded on the North by Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, on the East by Belgaum, on the South by Karwar Districts of Karnataka, and on the west by Arabian Sea.

Depending upon the interest, one can enjoy Goa holiday in its different flavour. While some traveller's prefer relaxing on beach of Goa, others prefer to get maximum excitement through almost alltime partying mood of Goa.

Strung along Goa’s 60-mile (100km) coastline, like a lace frill on the edge of a colorful, skirt are some of the most beautiful beaches in the world- dazzling stretches of golden sand edging the aquamarine expanse of the Arabian Sea. Goan beaches are magnificent and you will find them extremely difficult to leave. Some of the famous beaches of Goa are:

» Anjuna Beach
About half an hour's drive from Panaji, famous for its well known 'flea market' is the Anjuna Beach, beautifully surrounded by immense coconut groves.

» Baga Beach
Baga, 10-km west of Mapusa, is basically an extension of Calangute. One interesting fact about Baga beach is that, even the locals are unable to decide where Baga beach ends and from does it begins. Lying in the lee of a rocky, wooded headland, the only difference between this far northern end of the beach and its more congested centre is that the scenery here is marginally more varied and picturesque. The old red tiled fishers houses behind the dunes have long been swamped by gaudily lit bars, Tandoori terrace restaurants and handicraft shops, which makes it perfect place to cool in the nights.

» Benaulim Beach
2 Kms. further ahead from Colva is Benaulim. This is the spot where the shaft of Parasurama fell to earth, known in Sanskrit as Banali and later corrupted by the Portuguese to Benaulim.

» Bogmolo Beach
Close to the port city of Vasco Bogmalo, another ideal beach clean and not too crowded, the water reasonably safe for swimming, and plenty of places to eat, drink and shop at. The Bogmalo Oberoi hotel is situated on this beach.

» Calangute
World's loveliest and most famous Calangute beach just 16 kms. from the capital city of Panaji is the most popular destination for domestic and foreign holidayers in Goa.

» Colvo Beach
Located just about 6 kms. from Margao city is the charming Colva Beach lazily swaying its palm trees and glittering its silvery white sand.

» Candolim Beach
Candolim Beach is one of most frequented and popular beach of Northern Goa. The beach starts at the footsteps of the highly acclaimed Fort Aguada, built by the Portuguese. This beach is quite peaceful than other beaches of Goa.

» Dona Paula Beach
An idyllic picturesque spot. Command a fine view of the Zuari estuary and Mormugao Harbor. Dona Paula beach resort is a boating paradise, with speedboats and pedaloes for hire. Water Scootering facilities are available here.

» Vagator
Just a little over 20 kms. from Panaji, the most photographed beach of Goa, is the mesmerising Vagator Beach. Its hillock is crowned by Chapora Fort.