¤ About Chapora Beach
Chapora is a beacis a beach that is around 10 kms. from Mapusa, North Goa.One of the most interesting beaches of Goa. The most basic attraction is Chapora Fort and the houses built in dense groves of coconut palms. inhabited by a fishing community The best nearby attraction to this place is Vagator Beach and Anjuna Beach. The best time to visit this place is from November To March. Chapora Beach is a very good place for those who have decided for a long-term stay in Goa. The number of hotels in the areas near to the beach is really very few but to supplement this there are rented houses that are scattered among the coconunt plantations. This is really a fascinating part of the Goan coastline. The village is sitauted on the estuary of the Chapora River and is overshadowed by a rocky hill where one can find a Portuguese fort too.

¤ Major Tourist Attractions of Chapora Beach

Chapora Fort - Hiking up, the lava-bedecked black rock stepping-stones lead to the 500-year-old Portuguese fort, popularly known as the Chapora Fort. It utters the reminiscence of the old Portuguese times giving a splendid view of the sea and hills covered with coconut trees and rice fields. The remaining battlements and fortifications take one down the memory lane, into the times when Royalty ruled the Vagator hue.

Rural Life - The gentle lapping seawater changing colors from aquamarine to sea emerald, the tiny cottages with gardens garlanded by colors of lemon, purple and fuchsia, flags and crosses take one on a honeymoon fantasy. Life goes on peacefully in Chapora with salty fishermen carrying home their heavy fishing nets and kids playing among the dry docked boats. A bare feet stroll on the beach with the mesmerizing warm setting sun and the gentle breeze carrying little drops of the salty water from the sea; it’s a dream come true.

¤ Accommodation
There is not too much of choice for staying at Chapora, except a few guesthouses, or houses on rent. During the peak tourist season, one might find trouble finding an accommodation here, and so, at that time, Calangute and Baga can be a better bet.

¤ Climate of Chapora Beach
Goa has a consistent climate through the year with just meager fluctuations in the temperature. December and January might require light woolens. April and May are warm. The period from June to October brings heavy rain, almost up to 400 cm. The temperature during the summers ranges from 24°C to 32.7°C and during the winters it ranges from 21.3°C to 32.2°C.

¤ How To Reach Chapora Beach
Air - The nearest airport is at Dabolim, which is 29 km away from Panaji. Panaji is just 22 km away from Vagator.

Rail - The nearest railway station is at Karmali, just 11 km away from Panaji.

Road - Vagator is at a distance of 9 km from Mapusa, and 22 km far from the state capital Panaji. There are frequent buses to Panaji and Mapusa from Vagator.