Vagator Beach Goa

Vagator beach is one of the most scenic beaches in Goa that is situated immediately north of the Anjuna beach overlooked by steep laterite hills. The crescent shaped beach has become a favorite spot among tourists for midnight parties. The beach is also well known as the 500 Old Portuguese fort of Chapora is situated nearby.

Actually there are two beaches in Vagator known as Big Vagator and Small Vagator. Big Vagator lined with dense palm plantations and white sand is the main beach that is undeniably beautiful. However as it is a prime bus stop for domestic tourists, a lie on the sand or a peaceful swim is out of the question here.

Small (or Little) Vagator to the south is more secluded. Also known as Ozran beach one has to walk from Big Vagator to reach here. At the end of Little Vagator is a prominent landmark of the face of Shiva sculpted by someone on a rock on the shore. However it has been eroded by wave action.

Best Time to Visit:
Although the beach is crowded all the time, October to March is considered to be the best time to visit the beach. The weather is at its most pleasant during this time.

Places to Stay:
Vagator Beach offers numerous accommodation options. Some of these are – The Funky Monkey Hostel, Poonam Village Resort, Double Tree by Hilton Goa, Spazio Leisure Resort and Hacienda De Goa Resort.

Places to Eat:
Tourists here can get various restaurants and refreshment stalls which serve Goan, Portuguese, Indian, Chinese, Continental and Thai food. Locals here enjoy Fish and sea food.

How to Reach:
One can easily travel to Vagator beach as it is well-connected to the rest of Goa. The nearest airport to Vagator Beach is Debolim International airport, which is 29km away from Panaji. The nearest railway station is Madgaon Railway Station and Vasco-da-Gama Railway Station which is well-linked with all the major cities of India like Mumbai, Delhi and Jaipur. Frequent bus services are available to Vagator Beach from Mapusa which is the nearest bus station to the place. Tourists can also hire taxis to travel from Panaji to Mapusa and then to Vagator beach.