7. Benaulim Beach
Benaulim Beach is regularly ranked as one of the best beaches in Goa for families. Just south of Colva Beach, this laid-back destination offers a pleasant getaway for tourists who aren’t into the Goan party scene. Benaulim Beach’s soft white sand is a gold mine for youngsters who want to collect seashells and build sandcastles.
Tour operators offer plenty of water sports at Banaulim Beach. Choose from parasailing, Jet Ski rentals and dolphin-spotting excursions.
When you’re feeling peckish, head to one of the popular beach shack restaurants. Little Tiger, a kid-friendly Indian restaurant, serves fresh seafood, crispy chicken, and fruit juices. Blue Corner, a Benaulim Beach mainstay, is a reliable spot for Tandoori meals. Leave room for the restaurant’s sought-after lemon cheesecake!
8. Calangute Beach
If you’re looking for one of the best beaches in Goa for foreigners, head to Calangute. The “Queen of Beaches” (as it’s sometimes known) offers that quintessential Goan beach experience, with ample lounge chairs, smooth waves, and sunshine galore.
Tuck into fried prawns and icy cold soft drinks from the thatched-roof shacks just up the sand at this beach in north Goa. From here, you can arrange exciting things to do on Calangute Beach, like snorkeling and dolphin-watching trips, banana boat rides, and sailing. You can also shop for souvenirs, like wooden handicrafts, textiles, silver jewelry, and seashell necklaces.
Head into town to see St. Alex Church, one of Calangute’s main attractions. The immaculate white church, which has an Indian-style cupola architectural feature, has been an oasis for locals and visitors alike since the 1600s.