VAGATOR BEACH (Introduction) This beautiful Vagator beach is located about 22 Kms from Panaji and is situated in Bardez taluka. The nearby attractions are Anjuna Beach, Chapora Fort. The best time to visit is September To March. During the tourist season, it is a favorite venue for mid night parties. Vagator is an attractive little bay between rocky headlands with a small series of small beaches particularly attractive in the early morning, though the sea is not always safe for swimming. Chapora Fort is on a hill at the end, fairly well preserved.

Chapora is a fishing village. Vagator is a popular beach with the tour operators. However, a little further south of this main beach is a more sedate beach known as Little Vagator or Ozran beach. This beach accommodates a fresh water pool. Little Vagator also has a number of good eating-places. What is the trademark of Goa is very well reflected in Vagator - one of the most beautiful of the soft white sand beaches that Goa is famous for. On the northwest corner of the city are the remains of the Chapora fort, well preserved, offering some splendid views from its ramparts. The inhabited area around this beach is lush green, dotted with coconut palms, friendly farmhouses and pictorial Portuguese bungalows.

Vagator, like Anjuna, is a relaxed and fairly undeveloped place. It has an excellent, hassle-free atmosphere. If one wants to have a good time on the beach and want to party to the maximum, this is definitely the place to go. To reach this beach, you have to walk about a minute down a steep cliff. It is actually two beaches divided by rocks going out into the sea. The northern part of the beach is smaller and more crowded. The south beach is fairly spread out and more secluded and free.

HOW TO REACH THERE :
There are a number of buses that run from Mapusa and Calangute Beach to Vagator Beach. To get here from Panaji, you must first take a bus to Mapusa. The bus stand for buses to Mapusa is on the main road which is about 1 km from the beach. The nearest interstate bus station is at Mapusa, the KTC bus station. To get here from Calangute or Baga, it is best to take a taxi or a motorcycle taxi as there is no direct bus.

PLACES WHERE YOU CAN STAY :
It is hard to find a room during the high season, and you may have to settle for whatever you can get until a vacancy opens up. If you plan to stay awhile, it is best to arrive in late September or October to begin the search. Many houses are rented to the same people year after year. Hotels in Vagator are very few. But there are guesthouses that are run by families over there and these are also rented out for long periods.

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