Lonely PlanetOct 27, 2026
7 of the Best Beaches in Goa
Seven beaches that offer fun activities in addition to sand and sun.
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- Cola BeachSightuncrowded beach with adjoining lagoon
- Elsewhere
- Ashwem BeachSightAshwem, Indialight, soft sands and good views
- Arambol BeachSightArambol, Indiahippie culture lives on with drum circles
- Monkey IslandSightPalolem, Indiatiny, rocky speck with great sea views
- Betul BeachSightBetul, Indiapostcard-perfect beach with lighthouse and fort
- Terra ConsciousPlaceGoa, Indiaresponsible enterprise for dolphin spotting
- Sadolxem BridgeSightSadolxem, Indiaaffords sweeping views of Talpona River
- Betul LighthouseSightBetul, India
- Betul FortSightBetul, India
- Santosh Beach RestaurantRestaurantGalgibag, India
- Surya’s Beach CafeRestaurantGalgibag, India
- Goa Surf SchoolPlaceAshwem, India
- Samudra Surf SchoolPlaceAshwem, India
- Jack’s Surf SchoolPlaceAshwem, India
- Swell Cats Surf ClubPlaceAshwem, India