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Vagator and Chapora Beach
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A series of rusty cliffs and headlands
bursting out of thickets of greenery help to give Vagator and
charming Chapora one of the prettiest setting on the north
Goan coast. It is this backdrop, rather than the beaches
(which are largely forgettable) that have made these two
little villages, the centre for the wild, outdoor parties.
Large contingents of long-stay backpackers and party people
religiously set up camp here for months on end every season. |
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Vagator Beach
Vagator is a popular beach dominated by Chapora fort at
the northern end. There are three small cove beaches at
Vagator backed by a rocky headland. The water is often
murky. The attraction of Vagator is the huge party
scene, dominated by Europeans and Israelis, rather than
beaches, which cannot be described as Goa’s prettiest.
Chapora Beach
The Chapora River, spanned by the Siolim Bridge, is a
magical ribbon |
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dividing the
mainly devastated beaches of charter and techno Goa from the
gorgeous greens and tropical blues of a more undisturbed Goa
of old to the north. Lovely Chapora is generally more popular
with long staying hardcore hippies and trance heads than
Vagator and only has a couple of official hotels, both of
which are highly basic.
Other Attractions in Vagator Beach
Portuguese Fort
On the rocky headland separating Vagator from Chapora sits a
ruined Portuguese fort dating from 1617. Its worth climbing up
here, from the Vagator beach for the coastal views.
How to reach Vagator and Chapora Beach
Vagator and Chapora Beach are situated at a short distance
away from Mapusa. |
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