| The Varca beach in Goa is not as commercialized and crowded as other major beaches of Goa. Instead the quiet beach attracts visitors without fail since it is less crowded and cleaner than other big beaches. Come to Varca beach if you want a holiday in India that is absolutely relaxing and rejuvenating. The Varca beach has soft sandy shores dotted with coconut trees and the turquoise blue sea right in front. Nature is virtually unspoilt over here and you can really indulge yourself in some soul searching and moments of peace |
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| The Varca beach is ideal for just lazing around and exploring local shacks. The idea is to be free of any hassles of exploring and sight seeing and just do what your mind feels like. You can also hire a boat and go out boating in the sea with an expert guide. You can also spot dolphins if you are lucky enough. There are many local shacks and restaurants near the beach that provide exceptional Goan food. You have to try the sea food or your trip to Goa is incomplete. Finding a place to eat should be your last thought. |
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| The Varca beach offers decent accommodation. You can find resorts, deluxe hotels as well as budget hotels near the beach that offer good services and also suit different budgets. You can pamper yourself silly at the resorts with an Ayurvedic massage or stay at the budget hotels that provide good quality service and true Goan lifestyle even though they are not as extravagant as resorts and deluxe hotels. When you visit Varca beach, you can be sure to the time of your life in this place. |
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| The soft white sandy beach is a major draw for several tourists. The Varca beach is quieter and cleaner when compared with the other renowned beaches in Goa. The palm-thatched long houses dot the sandy Varca beach. |
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| One of the main tourist attractions in Varca Beach is the dolphin-spotting trip. Boat rides are arranged for watching the dolphins. The ride can be booked for and it takes the tourists a little bit far into the sea for spotting the dolphins. Besides spotting the dolphins, a few lucky ones may even end up touching the dolphins, if they appear so close by. This is most certainly a delightful ride and hence quite popular among the tourists. Boat rides are also available along the nearby River Sal. Varca also has along array of wooden boats, along the beachside, belonging to the fishermen in Varca. |
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| Varca Beach is a popular tourist destination and hence there is no dearth of food joints on the beach. It has numerous beach shacks serving typical Goan cuisine. As it is for any other beach in Goa, Varca Beach is also famous for the delectable seafood served in these beach shacks. There are also a few good restaurants along the main road. Hence food is never a problem in Varca. Tourists who want to visit Varca can come down to Dabolim by air or else to Margao by train, and then hire a taxi down to Varca. Margao is quite well connected to Varca and has numerous buses to Varca beach. Autos can also be hired to travel down to Varca. |
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| Varca, Cavelossim and Mabor are a trio of the most alluring beaches south of Benaulim. These beaches are much cleaner and quieter than most of the other more famous beaches of Goa. There are numerous beach shacks offering a variety of Goan dishes and seafood at reasonable prices. |
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| There are several food joints around the grand ‘Dona Sylvia’ resort offering a splendid repast at reasonable rates. There are also facilities for Dolphin watching up the River Sal. |
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| The beaches here are home to some of the most exclusive and luxurious resorts in Goa. Accommodation is also available for budget and economy class travelers, though not on the beach itself. |
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| Beach Activities |
| The main attraction at Varca beach is the facility available for dolphin watching, which is rare in India. There are boat trips arranged for this special event. You can book yourself and sail away into the sea to watch the dolphins and if you are lucky, you can even touch these dolphins from close quarters. |
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| How to reach |
| The beach is easily accessible from Margoa. There are several transportation facilities available to reach these beaches from Margao. From Varca, Margao is 18 km away and buses and autos are available easily. You can also hire taxis from Dabolim Airport (41 – 48 km) to reach the beach |
