Varca Beach
Location of Beach
Varca Beach lies in the Salcete Taluka, close to Fatrade, Benaulim and Cavelossim beaches. Benaulim is just 2 kms away from Varca and Margao is 5 kms away from Varca.
Beach Overview
Often referred to as two beaches - Varca and Fatrade or Pedde - Varca is one of longest stretches of beach in Salcete Taluka. Varca is also one of the loneliest areas in Salcete taluka and is much cleaner and quieter than most of the popular Goan beaches.
So, if you are looking for a place where you can just laze, laze and laze..., then Varca beach come as a wonderful option for you. After a fun filled day at Goa, you must visit the Varca beach if you are seeking solitude. Also, situated amidst a pictursque surrounding, filled with clean white sands and dotted with black lava rocks at certain places, Varca beach offers a heaven like sight.
Varca has several beach shacks where you can taste a variety of Goan dishes and seafood at very low prices. There are numerous eating joints around Dona Sylvia, which offer entire package of good food, drink and excellent services at quite reasonable rates.
Beach Attractions
Water Sports : In Varca, water sports operators offer a number of options for you. Here you can indulge yourself in fast water sports like jet-ski and speedboat rides. Windsurfing, water-skiing, banana rides, bump rides and parasailing are other water sports which you can try at Varca. The Leela Palace Hotel at Mobor- Cavelossim Beach also has a water sports set up, which will surely thrill you.
Swimming :
Varca Beach is generally considered safe for swimming, but do not venture more than waist-deep into the sea unless you are a strong swimmer.
Leisure Activities : Dolphin watching trips, fishing trips and river cruises are the popular leisure activities available at Varca Beach. The leisure trips are offered by the beachside resorts and operators. If you are lucky enough, in your dolphin watching trips you can even touch the dolphins.
Biking : If you want to warm up yourself, biking is a perfect option for you. Hiring a bicycle and driving along the firm sand can be a great fun for you. Biking is also the fastest way to travel on this beach stretch.
Nightlife : To enjoy the nightlife, visit the nearby Mobor- Cavelossim beach. The Aqua resort at the beach offers an interesting blend of an entertainment lounge, discotheque and slot machine casino. At the Holiday Inn Resort, you will only find pure slot machine casino. There are two famous nightspots which are open till the wee hours, especially on weekends.
Nearby Attractions
The 'frosted-icing' 17 th century, Our lady of Glories Church announces your arrival in Varca. Close to Varca beach, the Benaulim beach (2 kms) and Margao (5 kms) are other major attractions. Benaulim is a calm and pretty beach, just 2 kms north of Varca. Although Margao is not much ahead in tourist attraction, but due to rich rail track and navigable communication, the city has flourished as a centre of commerce.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit the Varca beach is between the months of November to February. During these months, the climate of Goa remains pleasant and you can enjoy a number of water sports and leisure activities. You should avoid the time between June and October as the region observe heavy rainfall during this period.
Where to Stay
Limited non-five-star accommodation are available along the beach. There is just one mid-range beachside hotel. However, plenty of accommodation is available in budget and economy class hotels situated away from the beach. Cheap or expensive, you may choose any Varca hotel as per your budget and needs. Some of the finest Varca hotels include the Club Mahindra Varca Beach Resort, Colonial Jose Menino Resort, Mar Azul Beach Villas, Radisson White Sands Resort, Ramada Caravela Beach Resort and Varca Palm Beach Resort.
How to Reach
Varca is 40 kms away from Goa's only airport, Dabolim airport. Flights of Indian airlines and several private operators connect this airport with Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. You can hire pre-paid and private taxis to reach the Varca Beach. Margao Station (18 kms) is the nearest railhead from Varca. Frequent buses leave from Margao's city bus stand to Varca. From Margao, you can also take auto-rickshaws which are easily available. For local movement, use the cycles and motorbikes, which are available on hire.
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