Miramar in Goa is famous for its beautiful beach. ‘Miramar’ in Portuguese means viewing the sea and the beach is ideal for watching the Golden sunset. One can see many cruise boats of Mandovi River that take a U turn here. To get to Miramar there are a number of buses from the Panaji bus stand. For accomodation there are a number of hotels and guest houses in the area. One can even find a lot of restaurants in the place.

Calangute, situated at about 15 km from the capital city is the one of the most popular holiday destinations in Goa. It is usually crowded as it has a host of facilities to cater to the visitors.Calangute is well known due to its beautiful sanded which is also known as the Queen of Beaches. November to February is the most pleasant time to visit the Goa Calangute beach. It is amongst the most popular beaches of Goa and it's capacity is large enough to accommodate the huge numbers of high-season visitors.
 

Anjuna situated 8 km from Mapusa and 18 km from Panaji is the place from where Goa tourism took off. It quickly acquired a reputation for drugs, partying and freedom after being discovered by the hippies in 1970’s. There are a lot of parties that take place here in the nights the biggest ones being during Christmas and New Year time. From the northern end of Anjuna that has a high laterite cliff jutting out into the sea, a 1-5 km dirt track descends southward to the famous Anjuna flea market and the sandy beach. Every Wednesday a flea market is held at Anjuna beach.

Candolim is a beach that is very much in North Goa. The most basic attraction is Aguda Fort & Calangute Beach. The best time to visit this place is from December To February. Candolim Beach is quite peaceful than other beaches of Goa. This sandy stretch runs into Calangute Beach, a busy and commercialized center. The beach itself is long and straight, backed by scrub-covered dunes, which is very popular with package tourists.

Baga Beach situated at the distance of 10 km west of Mapusa, Baga Beach, Goa is one of the most popular beaches in India. Baga beach is small but perfect and beautiful beach who want to be away from the hustle-bustle as it is usual on the other beaches. Baga beach is located between two more famous cousins, Colva beach on one side and Calanguate beach on the other side. In fact, Baga beach, Goa is an extension of Calanguate beach.

Aguada beach is almost synonymous with the top-notch Fort Aguada. Hotel complex, a superb hotel that is built on the cliff, around the remnants of the early 17th century Portuguese fort. Although access to the beach is not possible through the hotel grounds, which are private, you can walk along Aguada beach, for in India private beaches do not exist. The hotel has been constructed in three parts, consisting of expensive cottages on the upper reaches of the hillside, the fort jutting out to sea, and a delightful Goan village, with individual cottages.

Varca is known for its beautiful beaches and hence is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Goa. Situated at a distance of 2 km to the south of Benaulim Beach, Varca Beach is one of the most prominent attractions of Varca. In addition, it is also one of the longest beaches of South Goa.

The Dona Paula beach is a popular tourist attraction in Goa. It has been the shooting locale of many Indian movies and offers a variety of water sports. The beach has a mysterious past. It is said that the spirit of Dona Paula de Menzes, daughter of a viceroy (in colonial India) haunts the beach.

The Cavelossim and Mobor beaches lie on either side of the River Sal where it flows into the Arabian Sea. While both have incredible broad expanses of brilliant white sand, Mobor is the destination that is most popular for sports enthusiasts seeking the thrill of water sports,

Goa Benaulim beach is a very quiet beach. Benaulim beach in Goa starts where Colva beach ends. The best thing about Goa Benaulim beach is that it is still rather undiscovered by domestic tourists even though it is a famous beach for fishing.