Bogmalo Beach
Beach Overview
An amazing blend of tranquility and modernization, sprinkled with natural beauty, Bogmalo is the place where you can gracefully lose yourself. With pictursque green hills on its three sides, grainy golden sand and fine surf, Bogmalo will provide you an experience decidedly different from other Goan beaches. If you are taking an early morning flight from the Dabolim airport, Bogmalo is a nice place to spend your night. And, if your flight is in the late afternoon then Bogmalo is a fantastic place to enjoy a relaxed lunch by the cool blue sea.
Formerly a fishing village, Bogmalo has now become one of Goa's most attractive beaches. One of the least crowded Goan beaches, Bogmalo is clean, outstretched, flat and open. Despite cluster of beach shack restaurants and modern hi-tech shops selling handicrafts in its vicinity, Bogmalo will mesmerize you with its unique charm.
Beach Attractions
Water Sports : Diving is the prime attraction of the Bogmalo beach. You can indulge yourself in diving by taking diving courses at school run by Scotsman Willie Downey. Bogmalo diving school offers courses in casual diving as well as PADI open water. The school will also give you a certificate permitting you to dive anywhere around the world.
Swimming : The sea at Bogmalo beach is mostly safe for swimming though the surf can be dangerous. At Issorcham, there is a water stream, so at the time of high tide stay within the waist-deep area.
Leisure Activities : Fishing is the main leisure option which you can try at Bogmalo beach. After fishing enjoy delicious Goan food as well as seafood at the eating joints and restaurants located along the sea coast.
Nearby Attractions
Issorcim (Hollant) Beach : Just 1.5 km ahead of the Bogmalo, there is a fork in the road, take left and you will reach a little beach called Issorcim. Spend some quite moments at this secluded beach and also try your hands at fishing. Apart from Grande Island, Issorcim is the only place where corals grow. You will be able to see corals on days when the water remains very clear. If you love to accept challenges, do the trek from Bogmalo to Issorcim for fantastic views of the Mormugao coast.
Sao Jacinto Island : Take a trip to the San Jacinto Island which is 5 kms away from Bogmalo. Sao Jacinto Island is located in the Mormugao bay, connected by a causeway with Panaji-Vasco highway. In this lovely little island you will see a number old houses and also a magnificent church. Beyond it, a path will take you up the hill to a view-point, where you can get excellent view of the surroundings. In the middle of the island is a old spring, still used by the local people for their drinking water.
Chicalim : At low tide move from Sao Jacinto Island to Chicalim. Further up the road towards Vasco da Gama is a small islet (locally called as San Antonio) having a crucifix. Here, at the time of low tide you can see hundreds of men and women collecting teesria or juicy calms from the waters.
Best Time to Visit
Bogmalo Beach has -*the typical Goan climate with little variation in the average minimum and maximum temperatures. You may visit the beach any time in the year, but it is better to avoid rainy season between June to October. The best time to visit the Bogmalo beach is November to February.
Where to Stay
Accommodation is not a problem at Bogmalo, as the beach is dotted with several good hotels. Located close to beach the hotels at Bogmalo promises a very luxurious stay. But if you are looking for some other options, which will suit your budget, then there are a number of guest houses which provide a comfortable stay alongwith the magnificent beach view. Most popular hotels and guest houses at Bogmalo Beach are Bogmalo Beach Resort, Coconut Creek Hotel, Joets Guest House and Sarita Guest House.
How to Reach
Goa's only airport Dabolim airport, is just 4 kms away from Bogmalo. You can take pre-paid or private taxi or buses from the airport to Bogmalo. Vasco is the nearest railway station, which is 8 kms away from Bogmalo, other major railheads are Margao station (27 kms) and Panaji (28 kms). From these railway stations you can reach Bogmalo by bus or taxi. Buses operate at every 30 minute from Vasco (10 kms) stop outside the airport on the way to Bogmalo.
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