Hello Zostelers!

Here's a little exercise for you...think of gorgeous Goa. Now, can I guess the image that comes to your mind? Lazy afternoons in a shack with yummy seafood and the mellow sun shining down on you, walking along the beach with the waves hitting your feet, crazy party nights with old friends and new! Now, imagine yourself in these images...don't they look much more awesome now? :D

Mesmerized by Goa, we at Zostel followed our love and now we're here to stay. And we thought, why not make the ultimate Goa beaches guide for all the wonderful readers who are soon going to stop by here? Let's begin the virtual journey that will soon persuade you to back your bags and go Goa!

Anjuna

Soak in the Goan bliss at Anjuna beach

Famous for its once thriving hippie culture, Anjuna is a beach that makes a place for itself in the hearts of all beach bums, old and new. The trance scene and party scene is pretty popular here so is Curlies, for delicious food and chilled beer. Every Wednesday, Anjuna is like a magnet, attracting people to its well-known flea market and definitely one of the best places to visit in Goa.

Baga

Go sunbathing at Baga beach

Baga is one of those examples that fit the adage "One size fits all" perfectly! It has a row of shacks always buzzing with people, and if you like water sports, you're at the right place! What about nightlife or upmarket dining? Baga has got places for that too! It's extremely popular and as a result quite crowded at most times and is therefore at the pinnacle of goa tourism.

Candolim

Head to Candolim beach for a peaceful evening

One of the longest and most beautiful beaches in the state, Candolim is so laid back you could meditate here instead of the Himalayas! An extremely clean and peaceful beach, it's famous for the scrub-covered dunes at the back of the beach and is an unmissable beach in North Goa. Plenty of happening spots nearby, but the best part is that Zostel is just a stone's throw away from here!

Chapora

                       The view from Chapora fort

The iconic scene from Dil Chahta Hai where three friends look cooler than cucumbers in Goa? Chapora Fort, folks. Go to the top of this stunning Portuguese fort and you will be able to see beautiful vistas of sea and sky stretching out in all directions.

Majorda

                                     Looks like a painting. Doesn't it?

The image of you relaxing on a chair, reading a good book and sipping some chilled beer? Majorda is perfect! A calm beach that isn't too crowded, Majorda looks like paradise...you can walk on explored sands, swim in the clean waters or enjoy the lush greenery. You're going to miss out if you don't add this in your Goa tour package.

Palolem

Explore the best of South Goa at Palolem beach

Tranquility is this beach's middle name. Clean stretches of sand, lovely beach waves, shady palm trees - this place is a backpackers' heaven. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in South Goa.

Sinquerim

Sinqurim beach Goa is a perfect spot for you to relax

They say good things come in small packages, and Sinquerim Beach is one of them! It's not as popular as some of the other beaches but it has a lot to offer - clean waters, lots of water sports, a wide choice among beach shacks. Don't forget to visit this beach to have the best of Goa state of mind!

Vagator

A beautiful sunset at Vagator beach

Like a coin, Vagator has two sides...Big Vagator and Little Vagator. The sunset from the rocks here is absolutely breathtaking. Although Vagator is laid back, it has a party culture running happily underneath. The dramatic red cliffs overlooking the sea add to the beauty of the landscape.

Which of these Goa beaches have made it to your list?