India’s coastline has many beautiful beaches for the
tourists to relax and enjoy.
Goa
Known for its golden beaches, Goa is the destination of
choice for beach lovers coming to India. The combination of sun, sea, sand, the
warm weather and friendly people makes Goa the ideal destination for a beach
vacation in India.
Calangute Beach: This beach, one of the best
known in Goa stretches for 7 km in a gentle curve on the northern coast of Goa.
A popular beach for families on vacation Calangute Beach is also known for its
food stalls and trinket stalls alongside the beach.
Agonda
Beach: Situated near Palolem in south
Goa, Agonda beach is known for its unsoiled sands and clean environment. The
souvenir shops and beachfront hotels seen on many other beaches have not
appeared here ensuring the 3 km long beach with the Cabo de Rama fort nearby
are left untouched for intrepid visitors to explore.
Anjuna Beach: Anjuna Beach was famous in the
1970s with the flower children and hippies who made their way to Goa. The
weekly Wednesday flea market revives the feeling of the 1970’s when tourists
flock around the shacks selling T Shirts and trinkets. Trance parties are held
on moonlit nights at Anjuna Beach, which is one of the most poplar beaches for
a vacation in Goa.
Dona Paula: Situated at a
distance of 7 km from Panaji, Dona Paula Beach is associated with the legend of
the daughter of a Portuguese official who killed herself when she was not
permitted to marry the man she loved. Also known as Lovers Paradise, Dona Paula
Beach in Goa is a water sports enthusiasts’ dream come true, with a range of
water sports activities on offer for tourists to enjoy when on a beach vacation
in Goa, India.
Colva and Benaulim Beaches: Situated
at a distance of 20 km from Panaji, in South Goa, these beaches are a quiet
getaway from Panaji Town. The long sandy stretches of Colva Beach make it a
beautiful place to relax and enjoy a beach vacation in Goa, India. The nearby
church has an annual festival that attracts large crowds and bullfights are
held in the village nearby.
Kerala
This state in Southwest India
has several beaches, which are popular with tourists. Apart from relaxing and
sunbathing on the beaches, you can also get ayurvedic herbal massages and enjoy
water sports.
Kovalam Beach: Located at a distance of 18 kms from
Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, Kovalam is one of the most beautiful
destinations for a beach vacation in India. You can also get an Ayurvedic
massage or indulge in water sports on Kovalam Beach.
Varkala: The Papanasam beach at Varkala
is a popular beach in Kerala with white sandy stretches and blue sea framed by
a backdrop of steep cliffs.
Tamil Nadu
This coastal state in South India has a number of fine beaches in
Chennai, Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry, for tourists to enjoy beach vacations
in India.
Marina Beach: This
12 kms long beach is a popular venue in Chennai for tourists to watch the
sunrise and sunset. In the evenings, a fairground atmosphere prevails with
families thronging the longest beach in India with its nearby Aquarium, and
memorials of political leaders of Tamil Nadu, India.
Orissa
Home to some beautiful beaches, not too well known, Orissa on India’s
Bay of Bengal Coast is an undiscovered beach vacation destination.
Puri Beach:
This beautiful beach in Orissa is the venue of the Puri Beach Festival
when classical dance and other cultural performances are held in the backdrop
of the Jagannath Temple at Puri.
Please note that there are no nude beaches in India and nudity
may offend local customs.
