- Road
- Moving
- Holidays in the resorts of North Goa
- North Goa beaches
North Goa is chosen not only by tourists who want to save money, but also by those who want to have fun and get vivid impressions.
Road
There are direct and connecting flights from Moscow, St. Petersburg and other Russian cities to North Goa. With Rossiya Airlines, as part of a direct flight, travelers will spend about 7 hours on the road, and with Air India, Emirates and other carriers making transfers on the Moscow-Dabolim route, the journey will take 10-18 hours.
Moving
Many people prefer to travel around North Goa on mopeds, scooters and motorcycles, which are available for rent in any resort village. Since locals drive at high speed, and there are practically no signs and road signs, it is better to use the services of an auto rickshaw (it is convenient to get from one beach to another by tuk-tuk).
As for taxis, in North Goa there are both private owners (they do not have a meter; 1 km of the route will cost 18-27 Indian rupees) and state taxis (there are fixed rates - 17 Indian rupees / 1 km).
Holidays in the resorts of North Goa
Anjuna delights travelers with Shore Bar (pampers guests with nightly parties), a busy beach (locals offer pineapples, papaya and other refreshing tropical fruits here), a flea market that unfolds every Wednesday (they sell silver, Indian souvenirs, spices, clothes, antique trinkets and other goods).
Tirakol will appeal to lovers of secluded pastime and snow-white deserted beaches.
Candolim invites tourists to explore Fort Aguada, the Costa Frias Palace and the Chapel of St. Antonio, diving, parasailing, surfing on a wide sandy beach, shopping for original Indian jewelry and excellent quality cotton clothes in the Fabindia store.
Vacationers in Calangute can pamper themselves with massage, beach and water sports, do yoga and meditation, look at the work of artists in the Kerkar Gallery (it is also the venue for evenings of Indian art of music and dance), visit the Church of St. Alex (built 400 years ago), “Come off” at discos “Titos”, “Mambo” and others.
Morjim is popular among Russian holidaymakers, despite the fact that prices are 2-3 times higher than at other resorts. There are Russian guesthouses, a Russian kindergarten, and in Morjim you can relax on a lounger, sip a refreshing fresh juice or enjoy the taste of Indian ice cream, join paragliding and windsurfing, spend time in a yoga center, see sea turtles sailing to the local beach. eggs in November-February.
Arambol invites travelers to look into the Yoga Research Center, relax on a freshwater lake (fed by hot springs), attend fire shows and enjoy ethnic songs in one of the coastal cafes.
North Goa beaches
- Vagator Beach: consists of several beaches that are separated by a hill. Those who climbed it inspect the Chapaora fort located at the top, as well as admire the sunset views. On the Middle Vagator beach there is Disco Valley, on the Big Vagator you can soak up the white strip of sand, and on the Small Vagator you can satisfy your hunger in restaurants and sheks, have fun at Goan trans parties, and see the Shiva Carving sculpture carved into the rock.
- Querim Beach: on a 2-kilometer beach, you can have a bite to eat in shek restaurants, retire on a sunbed under a palm canopy, walk on light sand, swim in green colored sea water.
- Ashwem Beach: beckons those wishing to go kiking and stay at the upscale boutique hotel “Papa-Djoli”.
- Mandrem Beach: Suitable for spending time with children, thanks to the natural pools on the beach with well-heated water. All comers can take up walking and cycling here, as well as meditate and do yoga.