Monday’s sea surge was worse than the weekend
The weekend’s high energy sea surge left North Goa’s beaches in a state of fear, confusion and complete disarray. India meteorological department (IMD), Panaji, had issued a high wave alert following inputs by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad, about the storm surge for two days on April 21 and 22. But […]
Rough waves crash down on North Goa beaches over the weekend
The weather in Goa has been leaning towards the strange side these past few days. It’s unusually hot and extremely humid this summer. People are feeling ill thanks to the same. Even the weekend brought strange weather to the beaches. The North Goa beaches from Morjim to Keri saw high energy sea waves that destroyed […]
South Goa’s coastline from Arossim to Galgibaga is just beautiful
For the smallest state in India with a coastline that’s approximately 102 kilometres long, Goa has some of the most beautiful beaches. While the north has some pretty great ones, it’s clear that South Goa’s beaches are the real gems with their more or less peaceful atmosphere and white, sandy surfaces. Of course, not all […]
Goa Lifeguard agency will resume setting up of safe swim-zones on beaches from Monday
With the monsoon season having come to an end and post-monsoon showers receding, Drishti Lifesaving, the state-appointed professional lifeguard agency will resume setting up of safe swim-zones on Goa’s beaches from the 9th of October 2017. At the start of the monsoon season, the lifeguard body had issued an advisory instructing visitors to the beach not […]
Small Vagator and Big Vagator
Everyone going on a holiday to Goa has probably heard of Vagator beach in North Goa. You’ve probably also heard of the area’s rave and trance parties and easily available drugs. However, contrary to popular belief, whether you’re a party animal or not, these two very scenic beaches are a must-see on any Goan holiday. […]
Goa gets 100 crores for beach beautification under ‘Swadesh Darshan’
Goa Tourism has received Rs 200 crore (Rs 100 crore in the first phase and Rs 100 crore in the second phase) from the Centre under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme for setting up tourism infrastructure in the state. The coastal areas that will get a facelift under the Coastal Circuit Development Plan – Phase 1 […]
Sun, Fun, Swim, Repeat
Fun is something that is we all want to have and from the time I was a little girl, I have always loved going to the beach. Any beach was fun as long as I could play in the sand and take it home with me in my clothes and hair. I guess at that point of time, […]
Secret Beaches in Goa
Are you tired of roaming the same old beaches of Goa that are always over crowded? ItsGoa brings you 4 insanely beautiful secret beaches in Goa that not everyone is aware of. All these beaches are isolated, quiet, peaceful and will definitely refresh you and leave you spellbound. Hollant Beach This beautiful place in Bogmalo […]
Mumbai plans to break free of Goa’s shackles
Inspired by the raging tourism industry and ever growing popularity of beach shacks in Goa, beaches in Mumbai will now have their very own version of Goa. The beaches of Mumbai could look like some of those in Goa, with shacks, showers and seafood. That’s what the Government of Maharashtra hopes to achieve at least, […]
Have tourists lost faith in Goa’s Justice System?
Goa has received a lot of negative publicity due to the spate of crimes against foreign tourists in the last decade. These crimes have definitely tarnished the image of Goa, for the foreseeable future. One question on a lot of people’s minds is – Is Goa still safe for lone foreign tourists travelling to the […]
