Vagator Beach is a lively area, but compared to the crowds of nearby Anjuna Beach, it’s a serene getaway. Here, tourists will find a variety of offerings, including renowned restaurants that cater to every dietary need, shops filled to the brim with tempting souvenirs, and beach shacks with all the essentials you’ll need for a day of sand and surf.
Walk to the end of Vagator Beach and you’ll discover one of Goa’s most picturesque attractions: the head of a Hindu deity carved into a boulder on the shore. Devotees often adorn the sculpture with marigold garlands and colored pigments.
A short walk inland brings you to Chapora Fort, a structure built by the Portuguese in the 17th century. Its hilltop location offers soothing seaside vistas.
6. Galgibaga Beach
With almost no commercial development, Galgibaga remains one of the cleanest beaches in Goa. Pack a picnic lunch and head to this relatively undiscovered beach to enjoy crystal-clear seawater, caramel-colored sand, and a grove of tropical coconut palm trees. Bring enough water to last you through the day — there are no beach shacks to refuel at here, and the sun can be powerful.
Galgibaga is sometimes affectionately referred to as “Turtle Beach” for the shelled creatures that nest in this protected area. Plan to visit between December and February for your best chance at seeing the olive ridley sea turtles, which are the second smallest species of sea turtle in the world.