Butterfly Beach 

Known for tranquillity and the serene calmness, the butterfly beach of South Goa is a relatively unexploited beach unlike any other beach of North Goa. Don’t just go by the name, here you can spot millions of butterflies flying on the hilltop blossom in reality. The warm blue water of the Arabian Sea against the golden sand creates a postcard effect location with butterflies and many palm trees.  Butterfly beach is the best part of South Goa and it is also known by the name of honeymoon beach. It is one of the secluded vacation spots for newly married couples. The butterfly-shaped island is only approachable by ferry from either Palolem beach or Agonda beach. You can also opt for a ship for a wide and punctuated experience. Spend some time with your family and friends to witness wandering redfish, goldfish, sea urchin, and sea cucumbers, but for that, you also have to wait for the low tide period. Butterfly beach has a thick forest on one side and leads to the open sea area on the other which makes it a unique landscape to picture it in a frame. The most amazing part of the butterfly island is that you will get many playful dolphins.

Major highlights of Butterfly Beach.

• One of the best destinations for honeymooners.
• Butterfly shaped island
• Witness redfish, goldfish, and sea cucumbers.
• Playful dolphins.
• Water sports activity.

How to reach Butterfly Beach

There is no direct ride to butterfly beach, you have to take a cab from Panaji to Palolem Beach which will take about 30-40 minutes. From Palolem Beach, there is a boat ride that will drop you at Butterfly Beach.

Best time to visit Butterfly Beach

November to March is the best time to visit this beach as the weather is pleasant and the boats from Palolem beach aren’t operating in the Monsoon season due to heavy rainfall. There is no point in visiting Butterfly Beach in the summer season as the temperature goes around 40℃.

Cola Beach

Cola Beach is yet another hidden gem of South Goa which is also known as Khola Beach located in the Canacona area peppered with volcanic boulders. Cola Beach is hidden with thick overgrown hills, rocky terrain as it is off the beaten path and this makes cola beach perfect for sunbathers. A small hill divides Cola Beach into North Cola Beach and South Cola Beach joined by a river in a middle known as Emerald Lagoon because of its unique green colour. The sunset here is magical, as the sun sets the landscape of the beach reflects the sun rays in a unique way. Cola Beach also has a very calm water where you can swim for hours and for this the best time to visit here is from October to March. There is no public transport that will lead you directly till here, if you are coming from a flight then hire a taxi since this place is 60 Km away and 12 Km away from Railway Station. As there is not much of the touristy to this beach you can come with your loved ones and spend some peaceful moments, but also remember that there are very few shacks at Cola Beach so most of the eating places are inside the resort.

Major highlights of Cola Beach

• Hidden by thick vegetation and palm trees.
• Perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
• Blue lagoon is the major highlight.
• lush greenery and clear water.
• Mesmerizing sunset.

How to reach Cola Beach

There is no public transport that will lead you directly till here, if you are coming from a flight then hire a taxi since this place is 60 Km away from the airport and 12 Km away from Railway Station.

Best time to visit Cola Beach

November to March is the best time to visit Cola Beach as the weather and temperature both are ideal. You will get the best weather with a great atmosphere and festive vibes all around.

Arambol Beach

Not everything in Goa is as easily available or even visible as it seems. Arambol Beach in North Goa is one of the most beautiful yet hidden beaches of Goa located at a distance of 50 Km from Panaji. It is a perfect place to enjoy a day in the Sun with your friends and family appreciating the exquisiteness of a pristine coastline. This hidden gem of North Goa attracts more foreign tourists of all nationalities than the locals of Goa and they also make a quiet party vibe out of it to keep you entertained. Arambol Beach has a stunning stretch of 16 Km golden sand along with rocky cliffs and that differentiates it into 2 beaches, Harmal Beach which is also a hidden gem of North Goa. At the beach, you will get a wide variety of items to purchase at a very low price like, from souvenirs to different handicrafts, from junk jewellery to embroidered clothes along with daily wear and beachwear clothes too. Here you also get a wide variety of food stalls and cafes with seafood, Indo Italian cuisines, mocktails and locals Goan food. Near Arambol Beach you will also get a beautiful hidden hot spring which is quite close to the main beach. Other than this here you also get to enjoy some watersports activity or you can also simply take a stroll along the water. Unlike other beaches of North Goa, Arambol beach has the timing to follow, it is open for all the age groups every day, but the public is allowed to enter after 5 AM in the morning and the beach closes at 11 PM at night.

Major highlights of Arambol Beach

• Beautiful coastline.
• Wide variety of amazing Seafood.
• Flea Market.
• Water sports activities.
• Hidden hot spring.

How to reach Arambol Beach

Taking a cab or a taxi from Panaji is the easiest way to reach Arambol Beach. There are also direct buses available for Arambol Beach which are scheduled at every 30 minutes. The bus will drop you at Arambol bus stand, from there it's a walk of 1Km. 

Best time to visit Arambol Beach.

The weather in Goa starts getting pleasant in mid-October and is pleasant till March which makes it the best time to visit Arambol Beach.

Colva Beach

At a distance of only 8 KM from Margao and 27 Km from Panaji, Colva Beach is located in the Southern part of Goa and is yet another hidden beach of Goa. Colva Beach presents a breathtaking view and is considered to be one of the largest and beautiful beaches of Goa. This beach is popular among the people who are looking for speculation. The palm-fringed and sundrenched makes the 2.5 Km long stretch beach extremely beautiful. Guesthouses, resorts, tourists cottages are all available at the Colva Beach and are well equipped with modern amenities. Other than relaxing and sunbathing you can also go for jet skis and boat rides. In the pristine and calm water of the Arabian Sea, you can also go for swimming which is very relaxing for both mind, body and soul. With the mesmerizing view of the endless beach with the nonchalant ambience, Colva Beach is the most loved yet hidden beach of Goa. 

Major highlights of Colva Beach

• Palm-fringed and sundrenched sand.
• Resorts and tourist cottages.
• Sunbathing.
• Boat rides and jet skis.
• Nonchalant ambience. 

How to reach Colva Beach

Colva Beach is about 27Km away from Panaji and to reach you can either drive from rental bikes/car or take a taxi. It will take around 40-45 minutes to reach Colva Beach. 

Best time to visit Colva Beach

Since Colva Beach is located in a coastal area, the weather here is moderate throughout the year, but the best of best weather with the pleasant climate you’ll get during November to February.

Kakolem Beach

Want to get away from the daily hustling and bustling life of yours? Then Kakolem Beach is the answer. Kakolem Beach is the most secluded and truly natural beach of Goa, here you will find the least crowd of Goa and you can completely relax over here. If you are travelling solo, with your family, friends, or with your loved one, you can spend hours here with them without any disturbance and the stunning view of the beach at the time of sunset will open your eyes. As the beach is mostly lonely, Kakolem Beach is highly considered to be the best place for newly married couples who come to Goa for a honeymoon. The beach is about 31 Km from the city of Margao. It is well-advised to carry your food and drinks with yourself as you will not get any shacks for food or even any kind of accommodation. As the beaches are untouched by the heavy tourist crowd of Goa, you can spend some relaxation time here. The best way to reach here is via sea, you can rent a water engine transport and reach Kakolem without hiking any cliff. The beach opens at 6 AM in the morning and gets close at 10 PM at night. 

Major highlights of Kakolem Beach

• A truly natural beach of Goa.
• Stunning view.
• Mesmerising sunset.
• Honeymoon destination.
• Speed boat ride.

How to reach Kakolem Beach

There are no direct buses or taxis available for Kakolem beach as there are only small paths off the main road that leads to Kakolem Beach. It is 60 Km away from Panaji city. You can reach here by private cabs or rickshaws available from Margao. 

Best time to visit Kakolem Beach

November to March is the best time to visit Kakolem Beach as the weather and temperature both are ideal. You will get the best weather with a great atmosphere and festive vibes all around during this period.

Bambolim Beach

Bambolim Beach of North Goa, located at about 7 Km from Panaji is truly a worth visiting place. What truly defines Bambolim Beach is the cleanliness, calmness, and the natural beauty of the beach. This particular part where you’ll see shrub vegetation and many trees along the entrance and the Arabian Sea coastline has a vivid and the quaint view. From October to March, it is the best time of the season to visit the place as it has its own peculiar charm. This secluded place is a great destination for a beach picnic and to enjoy the solitude of one of the less frequented beaches in Goa. You will find many Goans here relaxing and having fun with their loved ones. For more adventure, you can go boating as the sea is slightly rough here. Bambolim Beach is a stretch of golden sand interspersed with rock outcropping which is boarded with the Arabian Sea, so this beach is not cluttered with vendors and shacks. You will find many luxury resorts here which serve delicious and different varieties of cuisines and the resorts are located close to the beach with beautiful scenic views. To reach here you have to book a private taxi as there are no buses to this destination.

Major highlights of Bambolim Beach

• Cleanliness and calmness are what truly defines Bambolim Beach.
• Shrub Vegetation.
• Arabian Sea coastline 
• Boating
• Luxury resorts with delicious Goan seafood.

How to reach Bambolim Beach

Bambolim Beach is just 7 Km away from Panaji. You can reach here by transport in 15-20 minutes. Majorly people use their rented bikes/scooter or car or else taxi services are always available. 

Best time to visit Bambolim Beach

In the months of October to February, it is the most ideal and the best time to visit Bambolim Beach. With a cool breeze and festive vibes, you’ll be able to enjoy the most. 

Velsao Beach

Velsao Beach lies on the southern coast of Goa and is located at a distance of 25 km from the capital city of Goa, Panaji. Velsao is a perfect place to go for a short day trip as it is quite Easily accessible from other beaches. Velsao beach presents one of the most beautiful beach stretches in Goa, that is running from Mobor to Betul, about 20 kms. It also presents one of the most beautiful beach stretches in Goa from where you can enjoy a beautiful sunset and sunrise with your friends, family and loved one. Here at this beach, you will find many ways of experiencing the best of nature, if you are traveling with your special ones or loved ones then you can end your day with a soothing romantic moonlit walk by the beach. Here you’ll see many tourists exploring some or the other activities like boating, fishing or sunbathing to relax themselves. For sightseeing there are  some of the churches that are located quite close to the beach. The Velsao Chapel, located at the top of a hill, is just 15 km away.   

Major highlights of Velsao Beach

• Boating
• Fishing
• Sunset
• Velsao Chapel

How to reach Velsao Beach

Velsao Beach is located at a distance of 25 km from the capital city of Goa, Panaji. You can easily reach here by taking any transportation. 

Best time to visit Velsao Beach

In the months of October to February, it is the most ideal and the best time to visit Velsao Beach. With cool breeze and festive vibes you’ll be able to enjoy the most.

Ozran Beach

Known as Little Vagator of North Goa, Ozran Beach is located just next to the famous Anjuna Beach. Ozran Beach is quite small, but one of the best picturesque beach locations of Goa. Wonderful surroundings make the beach one of the main attractions of Goa. It is situated behind the hillocks on which the famous fort of Chapora is situated. To reach Ozran Beach you have to climb a small hill as Ozran is a rocky beach. This beach is quite less populated or crowded if you compare it to any other beach of Goa, here you’ll find many foreign tourists relaxing at the beach. Towards the northern side of Orzan beach there is a huge human face carved on a rock. The sculpture was carved by a tourist visiting Goa. Today, this carved face is also known as Lord Shiva Face and is also a popular attraction of this beach and it adds to the beauty of the beach. 

Major highlights of Orzan Beach

• Hillocks
• Carved face rock.
• Famous for Indian Filmmakers.

How to reach Orzan Beach.

It is located at a distance of 20 km from Panjim Kadamba Bus Stand and about 46 km from Vasco Da Gama Railway Station. You can take any cab or taxi to reach here.

Best time to visit Orzan Beach

In the months of October to February, it is the most ideal and the best time to visit Orzan Beach. With cool breeze and festive vibes you’ll be able to enjoy the most.