Condolim Goa

Amongst the most popular beaches in Goa is the Candolim Goa. The Candolim beach in Goa is located quiet close to the Aguada beach. Most of the tourists in Goa prefer going to the Candolim beach owing to its serene and tranquil environment.
Candolim beach in Goa offers some of the best seafood in Goa. The long and straight Candolim beach is also dotted with dunes that offer little shelter. For all those seeking a quiet and relaxing holiday in Goa heading towards the Candolim beach makes an excellent idea. Offering comfortable accommodation at the Candolim Goa are the many hotels and beach resorts.
Amongst the most frequented beach resorts at the Candolim beach in Goa are:
Whispering Palms Beach Resort, Goa: Goa… the confluence of old world charm and the traditional Konkan hospitality. The former Portuguese outpost resplendent with assured sunshine, miles of unadulterated sandy beaches and the thick cover of coconut groves. Nestled amongst this pristine setting is the alluring "Whispering Palms-Goa". Click here to know more about this beach resort in Candolim Goa… Highland Beach Resort, Goa: Welcome to Highland Beach Resort the stately palms with green and golden fronds welcome you. Wayward breezes rustle the fronds and the constant, soft murmur of the sea close by sets the mood for quiet relaxation. A perfect paradise for you to unwind in shut out the cares of a hectic world and recharge your body and mind with fresh energy. Highland Beach Resort is a Jewel of a place for Your Holiday. Click here to know more about this beach resort in Candolim Goa

Vagator and Chapora Beaches

The quieter environs of the Vagator and Chapora beaches are a pleasant change after the lively and activity filled Anjuna Beach. The villages of Vagator and Chapora have lush green landscapes fringed with coconut palms, soft white sands, black lava rocks and a beautiful sea that turns from aquamarine to emerald green with the movement of the sun. The beaches are overlooked by a 500-year-old Portuguese fort and life goes on peacefully and uninterruptedly here.The Vagator beach is the most photographed beach in Goa. Its northern half fronts a bay that curves from the headland to the hillock crowned by the Chapora Fort. Between the headland and the hillock, surf spreads in skirts of white lace and the palms stand far back from the water.
At the tip of the headland are groups of sea-washed rocks popular with honeymooners and others who want to be left alone. To the south of the headland are more outcrops of rocks cupping little pockets of sand and interesting tidal pools. And on the headland you’d find snack stalls, coconut sellers, and persuasive peddlers of trinkets and shells.
Vagator and Chapora have a rich rural life. Chapora is a fishing village that has retained its old ways of life, and have stories galore for those who want to listen to fish tales! The large population of fishermen can be seen in their traditional attire, and colorfully dressed women can be seen haggling for fish on roadsides.Vagator and Chapora beaches are pure and uncorrupted and don’t offer any modern tourist entertainment pastimes or big shopping complexes. But fish, coconuts, bananas, ‘Bebinca, a Goan delicacy made from tender coconuts, candelabras made of exquisite blue china, and artifacts like woven baskets and earthen pots can be found in plenty here. Chapora Fort is the 500 year old Portuguese fort. A must visit on the Chapora beach the Chapora Fort is not to be missed.
There is not too much of choice for staying at Vagator and Chapora, except a few guesthouses, or houses on rent. It is better to book in advance during the peak tourist season, since everything can alreasy be booked by the time you arrive.