- North or South?
- Life is in full swing here
- On your own in Goa? You to Anjuna!
- The best resort in the south of Goa
- Feel like Robinson
When a traveler hears about India, he immediately imagines ancient palaces and colorful saris, bright bracelets and exotic temples, huge friendly elephants and an abundance of spices that fill the streets with delicious aromas of national dishes. A rich excursion program here can be combined with an excellent beach vacation, which is offered to the guests of India by the best resorts of Goa. The coast of this Indian state is a chain of luxurious beaches stretching from north to south for many tens of kilometers.
You should not expect ideal infrastructure, sterile cleanliness and "combed hair" of European southern resorts from Indian beaches. the spirit of freedom reigns in Goa and there are bright personalities, communication with whom can be the most vivid impression of your vacation in India.
North or South?
All the beaches of Goa are conditionally divided into two regions. Each of them offers its own characteristics and has its own advantages both for lovers of noisy rest, and for fans of meditation and leisurely relaxation alone with nature:
- North Goa is a place for active travelers who cannot imagine their vacation without parties, night discos and noisy communication with like-minded people from all over the world.
- The beaches of South Goa are preferred by romantic couples seeking solitude, and tourists who have decided to devote their vacation to a serene vacation in the bosom of the beautiful nature of the tropics.
The regions also differ in the cost of hotels, restaurants and services offered to tourists. The northern part of the Indian state is more accessible for students, young people and travelers of limited means, who are not too whimsical in terms of cleanliness of beaches and hotel and restaurant services. South Goa will appeal to those for whom the number of stars on the facade of the hotel and the availability of infrastructure on the beaches are important.
Life is in full swing here
This is how most tourists say about the best resorts in Goa, located in the northern part of the state. Arambol is especially famous among party-goers - a place where the atmosphere of openness and freedom far outweighs some lack of service. Prices for bungalows on the beaches of Arambol are the lowest in resort India, and free performances on the beach will delight lovers of music, clowning and dancing. It is not worth coming to Arambol with children - strong waves often happen in this part of Goa.
Beautiful beach and the resort of Ashvem. The entrance to the water is sandy and gentle, and the sea is usually calm. That is why families with children fly to Ashvem. Accommodation prices are quite affordable, and the menus at the coastal restaurants will satisfy even the discerning traveler.
The resort of Mandrem has a more developed infrastructure than the two previous ones and at the services of tourists - a market and a pharmacy, a currency exchange office and sun loungers with umbrellas. Mandrem will suit fans of quiet rest and meditation, because the nearest nightclubs will have to drive several kilometers.
On your own in Goa? You to Anjuna
Anjuna resort in northern Goa is almost free of package tourists. It is full of hippies, rastamans and other lovers of spending time in pleasant relaxation and on their own wave. The resort often hosts trans-parties where you can meet interesting people and relax in a new and unusual format. Another plus of Anjuna is the small number of local residents, who in other places are often obsessive in their desire to communicate or sell something to a foreigner. Shopping fans will appreciate the Fleamarket, where tourists from all over the state come to shop.
The best resort in the south of Goa
Palolem is called the Indian beach pearl. Its main advantages are the calm ocean, the emerald green of the palm trees, which gives shade on a hot summer day, and cozy bungalows, from which there are only a few steps to the water:
- The nearest international airport, from where it is easy to get to the resort, is called Dabolim.
- Transfer to the hotel can be arranged by taxi drivers. The average price of a trip is $ 30. The journey will take about an hour.
- For one night in a bungalow in the "high" season, you will have to pay about $ 30-$ 40. If you are not averse to walking to the sea a few minutes on foot, cheaper guesthouses are waiting for you in a village located near the beach.
Feel like Robinson
Another pretty resort in the southern part of Goa is Cola Beach. Its main advantage is clean white sand and the possibility of a secluded relaxation. But the infrastructure at the resort is almost absent and you will have to travel to the surrounding villages for entertainment.
It is customary to do yoga on Cola Beach (you can always find an instructor from local gurus right on the spot) and enjoy the surrounding landscapes. This resort is preferred by couples and fans of silence. You can dine in small cafes, and stay in guesthouses.
