Vegator Beach
Vagator is 22 kms from Panaji.
It is a popular beach dominated by Chapora Fort to the north, on its imposing
head land and popularly known as 'The Sun Kissing Beach'. To the south of
vagator is Calangute beach.
For what the Goa is known very well reflected in Vagator which is one of the
most beautiful of the soft golden sand beaches that Goa is famous for. Whenever
you see a picture of a beach typically dotted with palm trees and sea green
water with people in swimming suit and having fun in water, you will see all
this and much more in the Vagator beach. This beach is just like one out of a
picture postcard.
The skirt area of the beach is lush green, dotted with coconut palms, friendly
farmhouses and pictorial Portuguese bungalows. On the north-west corner of the
city are the remains of the Chapora fort. The fort is well preserved and offers
some splendid views from its ramparts. A ten minute walk south of the Big
Vagator is Ozran, also known as Little Vagator. This end of the beach is
relatively secluded and has a row of cafes catering to the tourists who are here
during the day.
One who visits Goa cannot miss the
Vagator beach. Vagator is a fine vacation option for sea enthusiasts. It is an
ideal place for people with small budgets but lots of time with them. It is an
attractive little bay between rocky headlands with a series of small beaches
with shady palms. Chapora Fort is on a hill at the northern end. Now in ruins,
the fort stands on the southern bank old the Chapora River. It was originally
made by Adil Shah. Later on the Mughals and Portuguese used it.
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