Location : Goa
Beach Activities : Swimming, Leisure Activities
Best time to Visit : November to February
About Vagator Beach
Vagator can be ideally summed up as Goa's dreamland. Perfect for a pleasant
time along with your family members, Vagator has been the preffered choice
for film makers and foreign tourists owing to its picture perfect natural
setting. Vagator is divided into three parts, the north Vagator beach and
the Ozrant beach, also known as the mini Vagator beach. The third section
lies between the two, known as Tel Aviv or middle Vagator. All the three
beaches promise a refreshing and rejuvenating time in the lap of mother
nature.
The temperatures at Vagator remain more or less pleasant throughout the
year. April and May are comparatively hot while June till October are the
monsoon months. Though the place can be visited anytime of the year, it is
advisable to avoid the monsoon season when besides the torrential rainfall,
the humidity levels remain on the higher side making conditions sticky and
uncomfortable. The best time for a visit to Vagator is between November and
February.
Location of Vagator Beach
The northernmost beach of the Bardez Taluka, Vagator is bounded by the
Chapora river and Anjuna beach. Vagator Beach is located at a distance of 32
km from the state capital Panaji and 10 km from the nearest major town of
Mapusa.
Vagator Beach Attractions
Beach Activities : Swimming is a good option in the calm
waters of the Vagator beach where life guards and trainers are also
available to ensure a safe and enjoyable swimming session. The local market
offers excellent shopping opportunities where you can buy local handicrafts
such as cane baskets and earthen pots. The beachside snack shacks sell
unique Goan delicacies made from coconuts.
Chapora Village : Besides visiting the Vagator beach,
many visitors head off to Chapora village to catch a glimpse of the charming
rural life. There are plenty of old styled shops that remind one of the
colonial life. The well built roads and quaint surroundings are excellent
for an evening walk.
Other Attractions : There are plenty of other tourist
attractions to choose from such as the fresh water springs of Vagator, Shiva
carvings near Ozrant and the Chapora fort, built in 1717 by the viceroy of
Goa.
Stay At
Vagator beach provides all kinds of accommodation options, from huts to
luxury rooms with all the mod-cons to make your stay comfortable. Sterling
Vagator Resort, located on the north Vagator beachfront offers over two
dozen beach cottages. Other quality hotels and resorts in the vicinity are
Siddeshwar Rest House, Garden Villa, Jackie's Daynite, Leoney Resort,
Shettor Villa Guest House, Mahalaxmi Guest House, Dolrina Guest House,
Alcove, Le Bluebird, Olga's Guest House and Pushpa's Palm Grove.
Getting There
By Air : Dabolim airport is located just 50 km from
Vagator, which connects it with all the major Indian cities as well as a few
Gulf countries. From Dabolim, you can hire a taxi or board a bus to reach
Vagator.
By Rail : Thivim (17 km) is the nearest railhead, though
not very well connected with other major India cities. Panaji, at a distance
of 32 km is the nearest major railhead, connected with all the major Indian
cities through regular trains. Buses and taxis are easily available from
both these places.
By Road : Buses connect Panaji and other neighbouring
cities with the Vagator bus stand. Motorcycle taxis from here can be hired
from the bus stand to reach Vagator beach, situated at a distance of just 2
km.
