Showing posts with label Vagator Village. Show all posts
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Vagator Beach Goa

Vagator Beach Goa Information :

Location : 9 km from Mapusa, North Goa district
Best Time to Visit : October to February
Highlights : Scenic surroundings, secluded ambience

About the Vagator Beach Goa :

Located 22 km from state capital Panaji, the Vagator beach is a popular beach in Goa. The Vagator beach is part of a 30 km stretch of beach coastline along the west coast of Goa that is home to some of the top-notch Goan beaches such as the Calangute beach and the Anjuna beach.

Although Vagator beach cannot match upto the popularity commanded by its illustrious neighbours, the secluded nature of the beach makes it the perfect destination for a tranquil holiday with only sun, sand and sea for company. The confluence of golden trangal tour sand doted with black lava rocks and swaying coconut and palm trees provides for an idyllic getaway. The red-laterite structure of the 500-year-old Chapora Fort located nearby presents an enchanting backdrop.

Since the Vagator beach is not a prominent stop in most tourist trails, the necessary structure has yet to come up. Accommodation is limited and the beach is mostly thronged by budget travelers.

Beauty of Vagator Beach :

The gentle lapping seawater changing colors from aquamarine to sea emerald, the tiny cottages with gardens garlanded by colors of lemon, purple and fuchsia. It is a cool rural area, without offering the tourist any big shopping complexes. However , there is a market nearby where fish is plenty. One can buy artifacts like candelabras made of exquisite blue china ,woven baskets and earthen pots. For the people who love sweets, they get the chance to enjoy coconuts, bananas "Bebinca", a Goan delicacy made from tender coconuts. So while one is in Vagator beach, one will come across the fishermen in their traditional attire getting ready to venture into the sea or coming back with their day's catch.

How to reach Goa Vagator beach:

The nearest airport is at Dabolim, which is 29 km away from Panaji. Panaji is just 22 km away from Vagator beach in Goa. If you are travelling by road, Goa Vagator beach is at a distance of 9 km from Mapusa, and 22 km far from the state capital Panaji. There are frequent buses to Panaji and Mapusa from Vagator.