Goa is a state in western India with coastlines stretching along the ArabianSea. Its long history as a Portuguese colony prior to 1961 is evident in its preserved 17th-century churches and the area’s tropical spice plantations. Goa is also known for its beaches, ranging from popular stretches at Baga and Palolem to those in laid-back fishing villages such as Agonda. The 100 kilometer coastline is dotted with as many as 35 beaches, many of them unique in various ways.
Some of the beaches are very quiet and serene with swaying palm trees. They are great for a relaxing holiday, while others are busier stretches of sand. Most of the beaches across Goa are safe to swim in, but beach-goers and swimmers need to adhere to basic safety measures. Swimmers should ideally swim only in zones marked with red and yellow flags by the lifeguards. Non-swim zones are marked with red flags and are not meant for swimming.
Some of the cleanest beach in Goa are Palolem Beach, South Goa; Calangute Beach; Anjuna Beach,Arambol beach Mandrem Beach in North Goa; and Morjim Beach. The best time to visit Goa is from November to February. These are the winter best month to visit Goa, with temperatures hovering between 21 ⁰C and 28 ⁰C. The pleasant weather is perfect to laze around on the beaches of Goa. 3-4 days are sufficient when it comes to exploring all the famous beaches and engage in other touristy activities in Goa.
Those tourist looking for some seclusion can opt for Candolim Beach, near Calangute, Goa which is relatively lesser crowded than other popular beaches in North Goa, this beachfront is free of any commercial activity and has just a few inns alongside for accommodation. However, the Candolim-Calangute Road nearby is packed with restaurants, shops and resorts. Tourist can try out any of the beaches they want to visit.
