Top 5 places to visit in North Goa

Goa is the place of heaven for tourists from all parts of the world. Goa is mainly famous for its beaches, and there are around 50 beaches, each with its own way. Goa goes beyond its beaches in offering other interesting tourist spots. 

Here are the top 5 places to visit in Goa, which you cannot afford to miss.

1. Anjuna Beach

Anjuna Beach is popularly known as the freak capital of the world, and it is just the right place for holidaymakers. Anjuna is a small village in north Goa on the shores of the Arabian Sea. It lies 18 km away from Panaji, which is the capital of Goa. Anjuna Beach was the haunt of the flower generation in the sixties, and it remains popular with the younger generation. The best time to visit Anjuna Beach is in the months of December and January because cool weather helps you to enjoy more. Avoid visiting in the summer due to heavy rain. The period from November to February is the best time to visit Anjuna Beach.

2. Mandrem Beach

Mandrem Beach is located in North Goa. It is a nice and clean beach for tourists. This beach is quiet and silent and lies between the twin beaches of Ashvem and Arambol. This beach is a place of relaxation and rejuvenation, and the view of the sunset is very beautiful, which attracts tourists, and this beach has lots of hotels for travellers. Many honeymooners like to visit this beach. Being a quiet beach, one can see white-bellied fish eagles that live in the casuarina trees at Mandrem Beach, and you can even find a market area which is also known as Madlamaz, and don’t worry, it is near Mandrem Beach where you can get nice food and drink. 

3.Fort Aguada

This fort was built in 1612 to watch and guard against the Dutch and the Marathas. Fort Aguada is one of the largest and most impressive forts preserved as one of the best-known landmarks in Goa. The main thing about this fort, which is located in a hilly area covered by dense forest, so one can expect sweltering heat during the summer. The interesting features of Fort Aguada are the Aguada lighthouse and the Aguada Jail, which is one of the largest jails in Goa. This fort is located on the Aguada-Siolim Road in Sinqueim (Candolim, Goa), and this fort is open all days of the week from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm. 

4. Candolim Beach

This beach is also very famous, and you can’t skip visiting this beach. But this beach is less overcrowded. This beach is the longest in Goa. This beach hosts India’s biggest electronic music dance festival. And this beach has a peaceful environment. Tourists can spend their time at a small tavern bar for a drink of feni, which is made from cashew and coconut. Candolim beach offers spas, resorts, and homestays where you can spend your ideal time and holidays. You can also buy custom-made clothes, artificial colourful stones, and metal jewellery.  And this beach is also the best destination for summer holidays in India.

5. Baga Beach

Baga Beach is also a very popular beach in North Goa. This beach is renowned for parties and delicious food, which is served as snacks. It also serves watered food to tourists. In September and November, the National windsurfing championship is held at Baga beach every year. In this championship, you can enjoy the banana rides and parasailing. This beach is also known for Baga Creek. Most of the Indian tourists and foreigners like to spend time on this beach, and perfect destination for nightlife. On this beach, you can also find cafes, bars, restaurants, and a dolphin cruise. November to March is the best time to visit Baga Beach.