Vagator Beach on your Holiday in Goa.

Vagator beach is located near Mapusa, North of Goa and is 22 km from the state capital city Panjim (Panaji). It is less crowded and isolated compared to other Goan beaches. It boasts of pure white sand, doted with black lava rocks and swaying coconut and palm trees and lies within the backdrop of the 500 year old Portuguese Fort and takes the visitors down the memory lane depicting the Old Portuguese era. Vagator's white sandy beach also known as "Little Vagator" is undeniably beautiful and offers picturesque vista with the red ramparts of Chapora Fort.

At the southern end of the beach, a row of makeshift cafes provides shade and sustenance for a predominantly Israeli crowd. Like Anjuna, Vagator is a relaxed, comparatively undeveloped resort that appeals, in the main, to budget travelers with time on their hands. Accommodation is limited. Once at Vagator beach, there is not too much of choice for staying except for a few guesthouses, or houses on rent. During the peak tourist season, one might find trouble finding an accommodation here, and so, at that time, Calangute and Baga can be a better destination. Road, which passes a few small guesthouses and restaurants before running down to the sea.

Vagator hosts many cafes and restaurants which are scattered along the main road and the back lanes that lead to Ozran Beach. There are also several seafood joints behind Big Vagator Beach, one or two of which serve Indian dishes in addition to the usual fish rich Goan specialties.

You can opt for swimming which is quite safe here. Some local shacks will offer you the necessary gear for swimming and other water sports. Shopping enthusiasts can look forward to a wide range of souvenirs and garments at the local markets, largely sold by hawkers.

The nearest airport is at Dabolim, which is 29 km away from Panjim(Panaji). Panjim is just 22 km away from Vagator beach in Goa. There are frequent buses to Panjim and Mapusa from Vagator. So travelling to this beach is never a problem on your Holiday in Goa.

Vagator Beach in Goa.