Beach Spring and Valley of Goa – Know Goa
Goa is the most popular state in India when it comes to tourism. A lot of foreigners visit to witness the remnants of Portuguese architecture that depict its colonial history. The beaches, churches, markets as well as beautiful towns are attractive to visitors, both domestic and international. Adventure activities like Scooba diving, Hot air balloon ride, and paragliding above the sea give you a renewed perspective of the world. Situated on the western coast, Goa also offers you a chance to be close to nature.
Places to visit in Goa.
- Butterfly Beach
- Benaulim Beach
- Arambol Beach
- Shiva Valley
- Verna Springs
- How to reach? Goa
1. Butterfly Beach
Known for: Butterflies; Secluded beach; At low tide, you might see sea urchins, sea cucumbers, etc.
Situated north of Palolem Beach, most of the time, the place remains near-empty and is the right place to enjoy solitude. It is famous as a picnic spot for couples who can enjoy their day, witness aquatic life; you might be lucky enough to witness thousands of butterflies dancing on the beach.
2. Benaulim Beach
Known for: clean and calm, white sand beach; fishing beach.
It is a beautiful and serene white sand beach. You will find this clean as it remains less crowded when compared to other beaches. It usually gets a little crowded during the evenings as people come to enjoy the beautiful sunset view.
3. Arambol Beach
Known for: Water sports; Nightclubs
Located in Northern Goa and sandwiched between Mandrem and Keri beach, Arambol is relatively new for tourists, and people come to enjoy its natural beauty. It is popular among tourists for water sports and a freshwater lake which is nearby.
4. Shiva Valley
Known for: Parties and psychedelic vibe; Trance music
Located at Anjuna beach, this place has a psychedelic vibe. For people who love to party all night and dance to trance music, this club is a great place. Its central theme is Nataraj- Shiva’s dancing avatar.
5. Verna Springs
Known for: A former eagle nesting site; healing properties of springs
It is also known as Kesarval springs, as it used to be a nesting area for eagles. Though the eagles disappeared, but people still call it that. Gushing springs between rocks and trees is an excellent spot for nature lovers. It remains crowded because of a rumor that the springs have healing properties.
How to reach?
By Airways – Goa International Airport, located in Dabolim, is the nearest International airport along with Mopa International airport.
By railways – The primary railway stations in Goa are at Madgaon and Vasco-da-Gama from where cabs and buses are readily available.
By roadways – Goa is well connected with major cities in West India, and buses and taxis are available. If you are planning a road trip, you will find smooth highways connecting Goa to other places.