Best Beaches in North Goa

North Goa’s coastline is lined with beaches, each with a different mood. Here is our guide to the best, from the far north down to the Candolim strip.

Quiet and scenic (Pernem)

• Morjim — wide sand, turtles, sunsets and calm water
• Ashwem — clear water, rocky pools and chic beach clubs
• Mandrem — peaceful, with a creek and yoga retreats
• Arambol — bohemian, with a sweet-water lake
• Querim (Keri) — untouched and pine-fringed, near Tiracol

Lively and popular

• Vagator — red cliffs and clubs
• Anjuna — flea market and cafés
• Baga and Calangute — water sports and nightlife
• Candolim and Sinquerim — near Fort Aguada

Best beach for couples

Morjim and Mandrem for peaceful sunsets; Ashwem for stylish beach dining.