A First-Timer's Guide to Goa: Beaches, Shacks & Sunsets
North or south? Party or peace? Our no-nonsense guide to picking the right stretch of Goa's golden coast.
Goa is really two destinations. The north — Calangute, Baga, Anjuna — buzzes with shacks, markets and nightlife. The south — Palolem, Agonda — is calmer, greener and made for slow mornings.
Stay beachfront in the north for the energy, or pick a quiet southern resort to unwind. Either way, book a sea-facing room early; they go fast in season.
