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North Goa Beaches

beach

Popular beaches like Baga, Calangute, and Anjuna with nightlife.

South Goa Beaches

beach

Quieter beaches like Palolem and Agonda with luxury resorts.

Old Goa

culture

UNESCO Portuguese colonial churches and cathedrals.

Panaji

sightseeing

State capital with Latin Quarter and riverside promenade.

Goa

Goa 2025: Complete Guide to India's Beach Paradise

North and South beaches, scooter rentals, beach shacks, trance parties, money tips, and safety — everything you need to know before visiting Goa.

Why Goa?

Goa is India's smallest state but its most popular tourist destination. This former Portuguese colony has a unique atmosphere: Catholic churches stand alongside Hindu temples, and trance music fills the beaches. You can find everything here — from wild parties to secluded coves, from budget guesthouses to luxury villas.

North Goa Beaches

North Goa means nightlife, developed infrastructure, and a ...

Weather

Average temperature by month

Now

24°

79%4 м/с

Today

33°24°

Tomorrow

31°23°

Thu

33°23°

Fri

33°24°

Sat

31°24°

Sun

30°23°

Mon

29°21°

32°

20°Jan

32°

21°Feb

32°

23°Mar

33°

26°Apr

33°

26°May

30°

25°Jun

29°

24°Jul

29°

24°Aug

30°

24°Sep

32°

24°Oct

33°

22°Nov

32°

21°Dec

Water temperature

28°

29°

30°

29°

28°

29°

28°

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350 ₹~3.9 $

None

Per day in INR. Monthly 5000-7000. IDP required officially.

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20 ₹~0.22 $

GoaMiles

Per km. Airport to North Goa ~1500 INR. No Uber/Ola.

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10 ₹~0.11 $

None

Kadamba buses. Cheap but slow and crowded.

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location.transport.scooter	350 ₹ ~3.9 $	None	Per day in INR. Monthly 5000-7000. IDP required officially.
location.transport.taxi	20 ₹ ~0.22 $	GoaMiles	Per km. Airport to North Goa ~1500 INR. No Uber/Ola.
location.transport.bus	10 ₹ ~0.11 $	None	Kadamba buses. Cheap but slow and crowded.

Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Lunch

4 ₹

~4.0 $

Restaurant dinner

20 ₹

~20.0 $

Seafood

12 ₹

~12.0 $

Breakfast

2 ₹

~2.0 $

Street Food

Local dish

2 ₹

~2.0 $

Drinks

Coffee

2 ₹

~2.0 $

Beer in bar

3 ₹

~3.0 $

Local beer

1 ₹

~1.0 $

Imported beer

3 ₹

~3.0 $

Wine bottle

12 ₹

~12.0 $

Fast Food

Big Mac

4 ₹

~4.0 $

Groceries

Water 1.5L

0 ₹

Cigarettes

5 ₹

~5.0 $

Weekly groceries

35 ₹

~35.0 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm

6 ₹ / night

~6.0 $

Hostel private room

15 ₹ / night

~15.0 $

Guesthouse

25 ₹ / night

~25.0 $

Hotel 2★

20 ₹ / night

~20.0 $

Hotel 3★

40 ₹ / night

~40.0 $

Hotel 4★

80 ₹ / night

~80.0 $

Hotel 5★

150 ₹ / night

~150 $

Boutique hotel

70 ₹ / night

~70.0 $

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

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VisaMastercard

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widespread

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UPI (locals only)PhonePeGoogle Pay

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Essential for shacks, small shops, scooter rental, markets. Many places cash-only.

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Banks: State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank - ATMs in Panaji, Margao, Mapusa. Best rates at Thomas Cook in Panaji. AVOID: Airport and beach shack exchanges - tourist trap rates. Calangute/Baga beach areas have ATMs but often crowded. Cash essential for shacks, scooter rental, markets.

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10%

Not expected but appreciated. 10% at upscale restaurants.

Safety

High safety level

Tourist area with low crime rate

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3.5/5

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$900

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Mbps

4/5

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4Ggood

5G✓

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location.nomad.spaces_count10+

location.nomad.day_pass$6

location.nomad.month_pass$100

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NomadGao Assagao, NomadGao Morjim, Clay Anjuna

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location.nomad.tourist_visa90 location.nomad.days

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E-visa✓

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location.nomad.budget$600

location.nomad.comfortable$1200

location.nomad.luxury$2500

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medium

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