Beaches in South Goa

There are almost no nightclubs in the south as well, so you won’t find loud noises. However, there is live music and dancing in some beach shacks. Even then, it won’t be as noisy.

South Goa beaches:

In some places, you will find a long stretch of sand and in other areas, there are rocky hills that separate the beaches and create small bays and coves. They both have unique attractions. You will also find a few islands just off the beach in the south.

Ranking the Best South Goa Beaches

Like the North, the South Goa beaches can also be divided into various zones .

Around Panaji

Panaji or Panjim is the capital of Goa. The town is not known for its beaches but you will still find a few that are worth visiting. The Miramar Beach has a beautiful garden, the Goa Science Planetarium, Kala Kendra, and the National Institute of Water Sports. You can see the Aguada Fort from the beach. Close to Miramar, there is the Dona Paula Beach where you will find the National Institute of Oceanography and a yacht marina. You can stay here if you prefer a central location. Both these beaches can be easily reached from Panaji.

Around Vasco

Vasco or Vasco da Gama has Goa’s international airport and the port. It is a busy commercial town. There are several small beaches around Vasco, like Grandmother's Hole Beach, Monkey Beach, Hansa, and Baina, which has undersea walking, just off the coast. Boat trips to the Grand Island, Pequeno Island, and the Svin Island leaves from these places. All three beaches close to the city remain serene as there are always few tourists.

Valsao to Mobor

Valsao to Mobor is a long 26-kilometer unbroken coastal stretch that you can walk if you want to. It is a wide beach with soft and clean sand. It has several popular south Goa beaches like Majorda, Colva, Benaulim, Varca, Cavelossim, and Mobor. The stretch ends at Mobor with the Sal River meeting the Arabian Sea. There is Betul Fort on the other side of the river. In many places, you will find plantations or coconut groves, while the others are a bit more barren. There are fewer beach shacks, so you can sunbathe with more privacy.

The Far South

South of the Sal River, there are two major beaches – Agonda and Palolem. They are both highly rated and rank among the best in Asia. Agonda is surrounded by hills while Palolem has a beautiful backwater at its northern end. You will also find a few small coves, many of which can be accessed only by the sea or by hiking through hills/forests. Butterfly Beach, Honeymoon Beach, Cola Beach, and Kakolem Beach are all extremely scenic. There is also the Canacona Island just off Palolem. You can walk to the island during low tide. Patnem Beach is at the far south at the confluence of the Talpon River.