Majorda Beach, Goa

Majorda Beach is one of the most beautiful and admired beaches because of its location. Travellers come here to see the Sunrise and Sunset. It is also a leisure destination as tourists love to read books by the sea side and play sand making games here. Other attractions include indulging in beach games, water activities and sports. It is also one of the beaches, some of the best hotels of Goa making for a great stay with a mix of pleasure and luxury.

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• Majorda beach is one of the best beaches for leisure activities including shopping, strolling, binge drinking and sightseeing. With a host of bakeries and restaurants stirring out ethnic Goan beaches; the evenings are often filled with tourists thronging around these.
• This beach is also known for the Goa Christmas Carnival, which is celebrated with lot of pomp and show. This festival is often filled with fun and high tea offered at this time.
• Like most of the Goan beaches, this one too offers water sports activities including surfing, skiing, snorkeling, Paragliding, parasailing, banana ride and so on.
• Nightlife is another thing which tourists enjoy doing. Most of the pubs and nightclubs offer huge entertainment at these parties and tourists like to go to these parties.

How to Reach Majorda Beach

It can be reached from Dabolim Goa Airport, which is just 17 kms from Majorda beach. One can also reach the beach from Majorda Railway Station just 11 kms away from the beach. From both the places one can hire a taxi or take a to reach the destination. Goa is quite near to Pune, Mumbai and can be easily reached from there via direct trains and by air.

Tips for Traveller in Majorda Beach

It's a busy beach with lots of tourists coming here. It is best to keep less cash and use credit cards wherever possible. Eat out at well-known places and avoid local stuff. Try out the cakes and cookies which are made in the bakeries and are quite popular. And keep your kids close by, not allowing them to go out of eyesight. Always keep the Police emergency number with you and be in touch with your tour guide. While moving out at night it is a good idea to keep your tour guide with you.

Nearby Attractions Majorda Beach

A lot of tourist attractions can be found near Majorda Beach. It is filled with churches and temples. Basilica of Bom Jesus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tourists come here to see the remains of St. Francis Xavier as well as the baroque architecture of the church. Another attraction is Monte Hill Chapel, which was founded in the 16th century. Located on Monte Hill it is a major tourist attraction.

Church of Our Lady of Mercy is known for its healing powers. It is believed that this church heals anykind of disease. It is also famous for Fama Festival which is held here every year. Other famous churches are Church of Our Lady of Rosary, Grace Church which offer a great view of Divar Island and Mandovi river. This place is filled with tourist attractions including Vasco da Gama, Varca, Mae De Deus Church, Mormugao Harbour and the likes. All these tourist attractions are nearby and can be easily reached by taxi or by bike. Taking small tours to these places can be a good idea.