The expansive sandy coastline of Goa, stretching over 125 km, happens to be one of the finest in the country. The wide publicity of Goan beaches in the media and the movies have added a mystique to the state, inviting hundreds of thousands of beach lovers from around the globe. The tropical climate, pristine environs, coconut groves and ethnic Goan delicacies along with the much renowned feni (which flows here freely!) have been a source of real delight for tourists. Significant commercialization of some of the beaches has also resulted in a number of exotic beachside hotels and resorts. In Goa, where there are hip-hop beaches, you can also find some of the most secluded ones.

The beaches of Goa can be segregated into two categories: beaches of North Goa and beaches of South Goa. The North Goa section stretches from Fort Aguada and Sinquerim Beach to Chapora Beach and fort whereas the second stretch begins south of Vasco da Gama and goes up to southern tip of Goa, the Palolem Beach being the culminating point. Delicious seafood, ethnic Goan delicacies, rave parties, flea markets and water sports among others are the highlights of Goan beaches.