Located about 22 km from Panaji, Vagator beach is situated in Bardez Taluka. Very similar to Anjuna, Vagator is a relaxed and fairly undeveloped place which has an excellent and hassle-free atmosphere. Vagator beach is the most suitable place for those people who want to have a gala time on the beach and want to party to the maximum. The soft white sand, the black and high lava rocks, coconut palms, lush green landscape, calm atmosphere make Vagator Beach different from other beaches. This beautiful beach is the prime tourist attraction of Goa. This beach is not too much noisy and populated. Vagator beach is rich with rural life. The best time to visit this beach is between September to March. The nearby attractions of the beach are Anjuna Beach, Chapora Fort and Rural life. During season, this beach is the best place for mid night parties among all the tourists. In South direction of this beach lies a sedate beach known as Little Vagator or Ozran beach. This beach accommodates a fresh water pool. Vagator beach is actually two beaches divided by rocks going out into the sea.

Main Excursions

Vagator Beach is also known for its some of the major tourist attractions like Anjuna Beach, Chapora Fort and Rural Life. If you feel that the sea is not always safe for swimming, Chapora Fort is on a hill at the end, which is fairly well preserved. Chapora, a fishing village, and beach of Vagator are very popular among tour operators. Little Vagator or Ozran beach are however a little further south of this main beach. A fresh water pool is accommodated by this beach. Being one of the most beautiful of the soft white sand beaches is the trademark of Goa and the fact is very well reflected here.

Chapora Fort - This majestic fort takes you down the memory lane depicting the Old Portuguese era. Chapora Fort is 500 year old Portuguese Fort. The best way to reach this fort is hiking. Inside view of the fort is really stunning. It was originally built by the Portuguese in 1617. The Portuguese lost the fort to the Maratha ruler, Sambhaji in 1684, but retook it in 1717. However, it remains extremely atmospheric, offering splendid views of nearby Anjuna and Vagator beaches.


Rural Life - Vagator Beach is also known for its Rural Life in the beautiful village. There are fishermen in the village who daily carry home their heavy fishing nets and kids play among the dry docked boats. These fishermen live in small but well decorated tiny cottages. One can sit with these people and involve in their cultural activities. This is the best place to feel the rural life of these fishermen.

Where to Stay

You may have to settle for whatever you can get until a vacancy opens up as it's too hard to find a room during the high season. If the vacationers plan to stay awhile here, it's best to arrive in late September or October and start searching the room. A lot of houses are rented to the same people every year. Very few hotels are in Vagator. But the guest houses run by families are there. These are also rented out for long periods.

Sterling Vagator Beach Resort (3 Star)

Where to Eat

Little Vagator Alcove located on the cliff above offers delicious location, ambiance and food and drinks. Tasty seafood, continental dishes, health foods and fruity shakes are served in the restaurants in Vagator.

The Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Vagator beach in Goa is September to March. It's a favorite venue for mid-night parties during the tourist season. Most of the visitors and tourists come here at this time as the climate is also favourable for holidays.

How to Reach

A number of buses ply from Mapusa and Calangute Beach to Vagator Beach. The best way to reach Vagator beach from Panaji is to board in bus. If you want to take a bus to Mapusa, the bus stand is located on the main road which is around 1 km from the beach. KTC bus station is the nearest interstate bus station at Mapusa. It's the best to take a taxi or a motorcycle taxi as no direct bus is available there.