Top 10 Beaches of Goa\rbr\rbrPalolem Beach – 25 kms from Margao city # No. 1\rbrA scenic beach in extreme south Goa, with scenic rocks and islands off its shores. Good eat­ing options. Watersports ivity can be enjoyed at its Best on this beach. It is becom­ing pricey (by local stan­dards) and get­ting a bit crowded, but still less crowded com­pared to other pop­u­lar beaches. A lot of people say that Im addicted to this place but I would rather say Im in love with it.\rbr\rbrBaga Beach – 2 kms from Calangute Beach # No. 2\rbrBaga Beach looks as if it has come straight out of a painting. The serenity of this wooded headland coupled with its scenic beauty in itself an attrion of Baga beach. The beach is named after the Baga Creek, which empties into the Arabian Sea at the north end of the beach. Definitely a number 2 on my list cos it simply has the best of amenities around it.\rbr\rbrBenaulim Beach – 6 kms from Margao city # No. 3\rbrBenaulim beach is the beach to be, when you just want to relax. One can just laze the day off soaking in the sun, It gives you the pleasure and satisfion of being in Goa. The best thing about Benaulim beach is that it is still rather undiscovered by domestic tourists even though it is a famous beach for fishing. A candle light dinner amidst the setting is an excellent add-on to the perfect vacation.\rbr\rbrMiramar Beach – 3 kms from Panjim city # No. 4\rbrA 2 km long coast of excellent, soft silvery sand bed, a mesmerizing vast blue sea in front of it, the Miramar Beach is a beautiful expanse of fine golden sands girdled with palm trees facing the blue Arabian Sea. Miramar beach is the sort of beach where you sit down and watch the sunset in its entire splendour.\rbr\rbrColva Beach – 5 kms from Margao city # No. 5\rbrIts stretch is around 2.4 km; the beach consists of the finest powder white sand and is lined along its shore by coconut palms. It has been one of the famous beaches of Goa, and is a threat to those who want to have a lovely sunbathe and a peaceful relaxed moment. This beach is a spec­ta­cle of sea, sand and sky, the perfect blend of an enchant­ing nat­ural har­mony, weav­ing their magic spell on the vis­i­tors.\rbr\rbrCalangute Beach – 8 kms from Mapusa city # No. 6\rbrAn ultimate destination to spend the most exquisite experience of ones life, Calangute sees an influx of charter tourists, as well as low budget tourists and backpackers year after year. Bordered on the western coast of Goa, Calangute is Indias best known beach as a touristic destination. Popularized by the hippies in the 60s including The Beatles who used to come to Calangute in the late sixties to rest and enjoy beach life.\rbr\rbrMajorda Beach – 5 kms from Colva Beach # No. 7\rbrSituated in the south of Goa, Majorda beach is one that will sweep you off your feet with its canopy of palm trees, soft white-sands, clear waters & mere bliss. Ive been living here since a kid and trust me I love this place for its serenity and peaceful atmosphere. It is one of the most marvelous beaches in Goa that I know for certain. Majorda beach can be regarded as one of Goas best kept secret, which is relatively unknown and offers visitors to Goa the paradise like surroundings they have come to experience.\rbr\rbrVagator Beach – 9 kms from Mapusa city # No. 9\rbrVagator beach resembles a crescent as it meets the Chapora estuary. This beach boasts of white sand that are beautifully contrasted with black rocks. The lush greenery all around, the swaying palms and aquamarine water of the Arabian Sea of Vagator Beach takes your breath away. Yes, the very famous Sunburn Festival has been relocated to this beautiful spot. Spend some time on the cliffs overlooking the beach for a spectacular view. Sunsets on Vagator are beautiful, and the rocky headlands make for a dramatic sea scape.\rbr\rbr Dona Paula Beach – 4 Kms from Panjim city # No. 10\rbrTranquil and blue, Dona Paula unravels the ultimate in aquatic sport and fun. Apart from enjoying the great view from atop the hillock, you can simply relax in benches enjoying the evening sea breeze and sunset. So watch the difference in the water color. See the Arabian sea far into the horizon. And make sure you sip the refreshing lemon drink the locals sell.\rbr\rbrBogmalo Beach – 5 Kms from Dabolim Airport # No. 8\rbrThe most attrive thing about this beach is the sunset. The yellow orange tinged sun with a pinkish hue, dipping at the horizon is a sight you cannot miss in this lifetime. Bogmalo originally was a small fishing hamlet but now is a growing tourist hub. Many locals in the village depend upon fishing for their livelihood. Quality time can be spent with family, friends and loved ones.