6 Popular South Goa Beaches You Need to Visit in 2022

 

Dotted with beautiful beaches along its small coastline, Goa is the place for beach lovers. While all of the Goan beaches are equally stunning, the beaches in the northern part of Goa are far more crowded and loud as compared to South Goa beaches. Thus, these beaches attract an increasing number of offbeat travelers to their shores.  So, if you want your beach vacation to be tranquil and laid-back, then you must head straight to South Goa after your flight to Goa from the USA  lands at Dabolim airport. But what are those less-crowded beaches in South Goa, you ask? Well, below are some of the best South Goa beaches you can plan to visit during your beach holiday in Goa.

Palolem Beach:

This unspoiled beach is a favorite among solitude seekers. Serene and stunning, Palolem beach features rocky outcrops covered in trees at one end. Locals nicknamed this area the Green Island. You’ll find many beach shacks and bars on the beach. This beautiful beach has also appeared in the Hollywood film Bourne Supremacy. The main character Matt Damon resides in a shack on this beach. Of all the beach shacks, Titanic Beach Shack is the most popular one. Fishing, surfing, and dolphin spotting are the popular things to do at Palolem beach. 

Butterfly beach:

Situated not far from Palolem beach, Butterfly beach can be reached by taking a ferry from either Palaloem or Agonda beach. Surrounded by dense trees, the cove-like beach is popular among couples for the seclusion it offers. Unlike other Goan beaches, there are no shacks, hotels, or resorts at Palolem beach. There is absolute calm and stunning scenery, which you can enjoy for as long as you wish.  Sunrises and sunsets at this beach are simply unmissable! Many species of butterflies call the thick forests around their home, and tourists love to watch these colorful butterflies fluttering around. 

Agonda Beach:

One of the popular South Goa beaches, Agonda beach is only a 90-minute drive from Dabolim airport. This clean beach boasts a long and beautiful stretch of sandy shore that offers great beach shacks, bars and cafes. Watersport lovers have plenty of options too. You can go swimming, windsurfing, paragliding, etc.  Walking along the coastline during the sunset is the best thing to do to soak up the beauty and tranquility of this beach. This beach is also known to be the nesting place for ridley turtles, which are among the endangered sea turtle species.

Mobor Beach:

This pristine beach lies at the delta of the Sal River on the southern coast of Goa. Probably one of the cleanest South Goa beaches, Mobor beach is just a few minutes away from Cavelossim beach, often considered an extension of Cavelossim. This beach runs up to 30 km long and is not packed with tourists, thus it offers you solitude and serenity both. One can take part in a variety of activities like swimming, parasailing, speed boating, windsurfing, jet skiing, etc. Underwater fishing and catching oysters are also popular among tourists. If you have never tried biking on the beach, then this is your chance.  Enjoy the biking experience on Mobor beach.   

Bogmalo Beach: 

Another clean beach in South Goa, Bogmalo Beach features turquoise waters and swaying palms. The curvy beach is located near a small fishing village called Bogmalo, and offers you a taste of the coastal lifestyle. The beach shacks are famous for their Goan cuisine and party nights. Apart from beach shacks and water sports, this beach also offers shipwreck sites in the vicinity. For diving enthusiasts, there is a diving school at the beach that offers classes. As this beach is situated only 5 km from Goa Internationa    l Airport , you can almost see flights entering and exiting the airport from here.

Colva Beach:

Located only 6 km from Margao, the commercial capital of Goa, Colva beach looks stunning with fine white sands alongside its vast coastline that runs 25 km from Bogmalo to Cabo de Rama. At one lie the thick coconut groves, adding to the beauty of this beach. As one of the oldest South Goa beaches, Colva beach is home to several historical attractions. The Menino Jesus statue is a well-known landmark here. With romantic candlelight dinners for couples, a diverse array of water sports for adventure enthusiasts, and vibrant parties for night owls on offer, Colva beach attracts and entertains every kind of traveler.

 

 

 In addition to the above South Goa beaches, the other popular ones include Benaulim beach, Varca beach, Majorda beach, Cavelossim beach, Cabo De Rama beach, Betalbatim beach, Arossim beach, Utorda beach, Patnem beach, Betulbeach, Kakolem beach, etc. The best time to visit these beaches in South Goa is between the months of October and February. So, plan your trip and enjoy a great beach vacation in Goa!