Vagator Beach

Location : 9 kilometres from Mapusa in North Goa district

Best Time to Visit : October to February

Highlights : Beautiful surroundings, secluded ambience

Located 22 kilometres from state capital Panaji, the Vagator beach one amongst the most popular beaches in Goa. The Vagator beach is part of a 30 kilometres 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 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 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 travellers.

How to Reach

Several buses ply from Calangute Beach and Mapusa to reach upto Vagator. KTC bus station is the closest interstate bus stop at Mapusa.