South Goa Beaches

Arossim Beach

Arossim holidays feature a very quiet and tranquil unspoilt Goa beach close to some of the most gorgeous beaches in South Goa. Holidays in Arossimare based around a picturesque working fishing village at the top of unspoilt South Goa. Arossim holidays in the bigger hotels offer all-inclusive deals, first-class restaurants and every modern facility and comfort. Holidays in Arossim beach enjoy a calm leisurely atmosphere and are a far cry from the busier Goa beaches. Arossim holidays are blessed with a wonderful sandy beach with colorful fishing boats and homely beach bars. Arossim holidays offer plenty of opportunities for water sports including jet skiing and parasailing.

• Park Hyatt
• Heritage Village Club Hotel

Bogmalo beach

Bogmalo beach is clean and water is quite safe for swimming. Basically, Bogmalo beach in Goa was a fishing village until tourists started coming in. Bogmalo beach blends a mixture of serenity and commercialism, splashed with simple beauty. The village at Bogmalo still manages to stay alive inspite of the modern eating joints, hi-tech shops selling handicrafts surrounding it.

• Bogmalo Beach Hotel

Benaulim Beach

This beach is a very quiet beach. This beach in Goa starts where Colva beach ends. 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. This beach gets fairly crowded in the evenings and on weekends. One can just laze the day off soaking in the sun. It gives you the pleasure and satisfaction of being in Goa. Benaulim beach is the beach to be, when you just want to relax, relax and relax. Eating joints nearby offer you snacks and drinks as and when preferred and you don't even have to bother about getting up from your comfort zone for such things because there are assistants roaming about through whom you can place the orders and the food or drink is brought to you where you are seated. All you have do is sit and relax. Here you can simply lie on the sand and finally get up with a beautiful tan. But don't forget to carry the sunscreen lotions.

• Taj Exotica
• Jupiter Luxury Hotel & Spa
• The Retreat By Zuri

Betalbatim Beach

Betalbatim beach in Goa is situated just two km north to Colva and is a beach that has stretches of Golden sands where one can relax with the sound of swaying palms and the shimmering waters of the Arabian Sea. One can see a lot of dolphins in the area and usually there are local fishermen that take you for a dolphin trip. There are also a number of hotels and restaurants that serve some tasty Goan dishes and drinks. Betalbatim is considered to be one of the finest beaches of Goa that offers serenity and seclusion to many. For all those who want a peaceful and truly relaxing place to enjoy in their Goa beach holiday, Betalbatim is the place to be.

• Coconut Grove Beach Resort
• Nanu Beach Hotel

Colva Beach

Colva is a white sand beach in the South Goa district of Goa, India. Colva beach is one of the longest in the world (24 km). On the weekend, the crowd explodes with locals as well. The beach also gets particularly busy in October, when hoardes of pilgrims come and visit Colva Church. The area is well developed with plenty of budget hotels, beach shacks, food stalls, and small restaurants and bars. However, the development hasn't been extended to nightlife, which is minimal apart from a few places. The beach is constantly monitored by the lifeguards and the swimming area is flagged with colored flags.

• Soul Vacation Resort
• Longuinhos Beach Hotel
• Vincy Beach Hotel

Majorda Beach

Majorda-Beach is one of the popular beaches of Goa and is located in the southern part of Bogmalo. The beach is famous for its tourist attractions that include forts, temples, beaches and churches. One of the popular attractions of Majorda-Beach is the Church of Our Lady of Mercy, which has a statue of Menino Jesus, the baby Jesus. It is believed that the church has healing powers and can cure any ailment. Margao, which is the second largest city of Goa, is known for the Church of Holy Spirits. This church is famous for its row of houses and architectural work. Travellers can also visit the gardens and a children's park located within the premises of the church. Vasco Da Gama, the largest city in Goa, attracts tourists to the Saint Andrew Church, Japanese Garden and Naval Aviation Museum. Another prominent attraction is the Basilica of Bom Jesus that has the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. The church is known for its baroque style of architecture. Some of the famous tourist attractions in Majorda-Beach are Vainguinim, the Colva Beach, the Benaulim Beach, the Grace Church and the Monte Hill Chapel. Travellers can also visit the Arvalem Caves, Rachol Seminary and the Kesarval Spring.

• Alila Diwa
• Majorda Beach Hotel

Mobor Beach

Mobor Beach is an ideal location for the adventure tourists. It is one of the most popular beaches in Goa, which enables the tourists to indulge in adventure sports such as water skiing, water surfing, jet ski, banana and bump rides and parasailing. These water sports take place behind the Betty Palace. Besides the water sports, tourists can also enjoy the thrill of biking in the beach.

• The Leela
• Holiday Inn

Rajbaga Beach

The beautiful Rajbag beach in Goa is situated across a stream at the south end of the Palolem beach. This south Goa beach has stretches of white sand, casuarinas trees and many dunes. The sand here is clean and also the water is safe for swimming. One can also enjoy a hand paddled ferry trip at Rajbag in the Talpona River south from the beach to get across. The Talpona beach that has low dunes and some palms can be reached once across by walking a small distance.

• The Lalit Golf & Spa Resort

Uttorda Beach

Seven kilometers from north of Colva is Uttorda, idyllic strip of palm-ringed shore. As the Uttorda beach in South Goa has vast stretches of beautiful sands it is a place where one can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and go for long walks. It is also good for swimming and sunbathing. From Uttorda beach you can walk for miles in both directions to exotic and wonderfully uncrowded South Goa beaches.

• Kenilworth Beach Hotel & Spa
• Royal Orchid Resort Galaxy

Varca Beach

One of the most beautiful beaches in the region the Varca Beach is situated in Benaulim in South Goa. The longest stretch of unpolluted water the Varca Beach is another famous tourist destination in the beach capital of India. A charming white sandy beach with mesmerizing views of nature the Varka is a perfect holiday spot for couples. With beautiful palms surrounding the serenity of the beach the Varka is ideal for dolphin watching, sunbathing and boating.

• The Zuri White Sands
• Club Mahindra Hotel
• Ramada Caravela Beach Resort
• Varca Palms Beach Hotel

Cavelossim Beach

Dubbed as the most spectacular beach of South Goa, Cavelossim Beach is situated between the Arabian Sea and Sal River. The ‘black lava rocks’ that adorn the beach at some places serve as an added attraction. The best time to visit Cavelossim Beach is from November to March. This beach serves as one of the top most romantic gateways. Travelers can also get watch dolphins, which is one of the important advantages of this beach. They can opt for the boat trips which are arranged for this event. Kayaking can also be a good option to make this journey even more memorable.

• Radisson Blu Resort
• Dona Sylvia Resort