Aksa Beach, situated on the western coast of Mumbai and is a popular weekend destination for Mumbaikars. With its scenic beauty and peaceful ambiance, it attracts both locals and tourists. The three-kilometre sandy stretch provides ample space for relaxation, walks and group picnics. The sea off the beach however is known for its strong currents. Aksa Beach offers seclusion and privacy compared to crowded beaches in the city.
Gorai
Gorai Beach, on the outskirts of Mumbai is regarded as a serene coastal getaway for those living in Mumbai’s western suburbs. Surrounded by scenic beauty, including palm trees and coconut groves, the beach provides a relatively tranquil ambiance. Situated near Bhayandar, on the tranquil Gorai Creek, this beach along the Arabian Sea offers a serene and ideal destination for a leisurely weekend getaway. Gorai beach is also a known haunt for fish lovers, who frequent it to buy fresh fish from fishermen at the adjoining open market.
Mayem Lake
This is the most famous lake in Goa and also one of the most popular tourist destinations on the itinerary of all the conducted sight-seeing tours. The lake is located in Bicholim taluka in north Goa, east of the market town of Mapusa. The region in which the lake is located, is mostly unspoilt countryside full of sleepy villages.
The lake itself sits on wooded shores in a landscape of low hills. Birdlife is plentiful here, with a variety of birds making their home on the shores of the lake. The placid waters of this lake are ideal for boating. Small pedal operated boats are available for a charming boatride on the lake. The lake has in its grounds a shady park which boasts of an excellent cafeteria and several other stalls, the most popular of which are the soft drink ones.
The GTDC-run Mayem Lake Resort offers inexpensive accommodation in self-contained cottages and dormitories. A short drive away from the lake is the residence and chapel of the erstwhile count of Mayem. En route is a small water fountain built in 1927 as the plaque indicates which still supplies water to neighbouring residents.
Worth visiting nearby in the picturesque village of Mayem is the Kumbharwado where villagers belong mainly to the farming community. But they do not till the lands until after the celebration of the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. They are engaged in an activity of an entirely different kind. Most families of the Kumbharwado locality make Ganesh idols out of terracotta which are shipped all around Goa for the festival. The idol making is an art passed on from generation to generation and produces some of the most beautiful and colourful idols in the state.
Candolim
Candolim is at the southern end of Calangute beach. Now with the increase in tourism the beach has been transformed, to some for the best, to others for the detriment.
Sea Condition – November to March
Morning : Calm
Post Afternoon : Slight
Sea Condition – April to October
Morning : Slight
Post Afternoon: Rough to Very Rough
Lifeguard Beach Station
Lifeguard Station is located at the beach entrance off the Primary Health.
Beach Timings
7:30 am to Sunset
Beach Popular For
Candolim beach offers various water-sports activities. From parasailing to water-skiing, wind surfing and so on. Fishing is an activity that on can enjoy in idyllic and quiet environment. Yoga & meditation has also gained popularity here because of the peaceful atmosphere.
Point of Contact
1-800-833-151
Hollant
Hollant is a secluded beach to the North of Velsao beach. The beach situation enables its visitors to have a glimpse of the 30 kms nearly unbroken beach stretch from Velsao to Cavellosim. The beach is usually frequented by the locals and is crowded on public holiday.
Sea Condition – November to March
Morning : Calm
Post Afternoon : Slight
Sea Condition – April to October
Morning : Calm/Slight
Post Afternoon: Rough to Very Rough
Lifeguard Beach Station
No Lifeguard Beach Station.
Beach Timings
7:30 am to Sunset
Beach Popular For
The beach has a beautiful view with a serene environment. The sunset is spectacular. The chapel is the site of the rare Feast of Three Kings, celebrated on 6 January (after the 12th night of Christmas)
The beach is covered with soft sand but in some parts of the beach you can find small rocks and stones. A road among the lush tropical plants leads to the beach and, once you reach it, breathtakingly beautiful view onto the brilliant braid of South Goa beaches and Western Ghats’ foothills welcome you.
Point of Contact
Palolem
Picturesque Palolem Beach, enclosed by a thick forest of coconut palms in far south Goa ranks as one of the State's most beautiful beach. This mile long, shady, semi-circle shaped beach continues to grow in popularity every year, and it's become very lively with the diverse crowd that it attracts. Tranquility of the beach is assured by absence of water sports.The beach is about 43 kms from Margao and 76 kms from Panaji.
Sea Condition – November to March
Morning : Calm
Post Afternoon : Slight to Rough
Sea Condition – April to October
Morning : Calm / Slight
Post Afternoon: Rough to Very Rough
Lifeguard Beach Station
Right of Main Beach Entry road.
Beach Timings
7:30 am to Sunset
Beach Popular For
Palolem has shacks lined up on the shore so you can always relax and unwind while viewing the crescent beach. Palolem does not have many clubs and pubs for partying, but that’s not why you come here anyway. Enjoy the sunset at Palolem. You can also visit the Bat Island and check out the infinite bats that have made Bat Island their home.
Point of Contact
1-800-833-1511
Colva
Colva Beach is approximately eight kilometers from Margao, the commercial centre of South Goa. Due to availability of parking space , like Calangute beach in North Goa, Colva is the most popular beach of South Goa and hence the most crowded.
Sea Condition – November to March
Morning : Calm
Post Afternoon : Slight
Sea Condition – April to October
Morning : Calm / Slight
Post Afternoon: Rough to Very Rough
Lifeguard Beach Station
Lifeguard Station is located at the main entrance to the beach
Beach Timings
7:30 am to Sunset
Beach Popular For
Colvá is still famous for the white-washed Our Lady Of Mercy church, also known as Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Merces. It was founded in 1630 and rebuilt in the eighteenth century in the village square. It contains the miraculous statue of 'Menino Jesus' (Baby Jesus), which was introduced by a Jesuit missionary and which is supposed to have healing powers.
Point of Contact
1-800-833-1511
Baina
The Baina beach is located in the port town of Mormugao. It is a beautiful beach where one can enjoy an evening walk or a swim. One can also enjoy water sports here and the beach is now known to be a tourist spot in Goa. At the beach in Baina in Goa one can often witness and enjoy some cultural programmes and beach festivals which are held. The beach is visited by many tourists now as it is just a walk away from the city and is considered quite a safe beach.One can experience India's first ever underwater sea walk here. Due to this one gets a chance to be up close with the water world and one can also enjoy the unique experience to explore the sea.
Sea Condition – November to March
Morning : Calm
Post Afternoon : Slight
Sea Condition – April to October
Morning : Calm/Slight
Post Afternoon: Rough to Very Rough
Lifeguard Beach Station
Located 500 meters South of main entry point.
Beach Timings
7:30 am to Sunset
Beach Popular For
Baina is very popular for sea walking It allows you to take a closer view of the pristine beauty of the world which is present beneath the blue waters. Walk under the sea in Goa and experience the true charm of marine life. It is celebrated as India’s first beach which provides the facilities of taking an underwater sea walk.
Point of Contact
1-800-833-1511
Ashwem
Located south of Arambol beach, Ashwem beach is white sandy type and saved from the onslaught of commercial development. The hourly auto service to Tiracol can be used to reach the beach. Located about 30 kms from Panjim city.
Sea Condition – November to March
Morning : Calm
Post Afternoon : Slight
Sea Condition – April to October
Morning : Calm / Slight
Post Afternoon: Rough to Very Rough
Lifeguard Beach Station
Next to Ajoba Temple
Beach Timings
7:30 am to Sunset
Beach Popular For
Ashwem has quite a alot of restaurants along the streets that lead up to the beach. These range from Italian to Continental and everything in between. It is not only known for its posh food but also the shacks that serve food.
Ashwem is known for its rocks all around it carved by the shellfish. The view that the beach provides is one of the most beautiful sights ever seen. Ashwem is relatively less crowded which only adds to it beauty.
The beach is known for having groups of turtles coming up to the shores to lay their eggs every now and then.
Point of Contact
1-800-833-1511