¤ About Vagator Beach
Vagator is an attractive little bay between rocky headlands with a small series of small beaches particularly attractive in the early morning, though the sea is not always safe for swimming. This beautiful Vagator beach is located about 22 Kms from Panaji and is situated in Bardez taluka. The nearby attractions are Anjuna Beach, Chapora Fort. Chapora Fort is on a hill at the end, fairly well preserved. Chapora is a fishing village. Vagator is a popular beach with the tour operators. However, a little further south of this main beach is a more sedate beach known as Little Vagator or Ozran beach. This beach accommodates a fresh water pool. Little Vagator also has a number of good eating-places. What is the trademark of Goa is very well reflected in Vagator - one of the most beautiful of the soft white sand beaches that Goa is famous for. On the northwest corner of the city are the remains of the Chapora fort, well preserved, offering some splendid views from its ramparts. The inhabited area around this beach is lush green, dotted with coconut palms, friendly farmhouses and pictorial Portuguese bungalows. Vagator, like Anjuna, is a relaxed and fairly undeveloped place. It has an excellent, hassle-free atmosphere. If one wants to have a good time on the beach and want to party to the maximum, this is definitely the place to go. To reach this beach, you have to walk about a minute down a steep cliff. It is actually two beaches divided by rocks going out into the sea. The northern part of the beach is smaller and more crowded. The south beach is fairly spread out and more secluded and free.

¤ Major Tourist Attractions of Vagator Beach

Vagator's Springs - Vagator boasts of two fresh water springs, where you can take a bath to wash the salt off your body after a swim in the sea. First head towards the springs located at North Vagator Beach, where the beach almost comes to its end. Just 100 m away, you will find a small beach with two shacks and the fresh water spring at the base of the hill. Continue your walk past the beach and the path around the foot of the hill will take you to Chapora Village fishing jetty. Next move to the other fresh water spring that lies at the Ozrant Beach, at the foot of the hill. It is little difficult to locate this spring, so it is better to ask local people for routes to this spring.

Shiva Carving - From Ozrant, head towards the south direction. On the way you will see an impressive stone face of Lord Shiva. The stone face was carved into a seaside rock by an anonymous sculptor of Hippie period. The traces of fluorescent paint from raver's psychedelic parties, can been seen in some surrounding rocks.

Chapora Fort - If you are physically fit and ready to accept the challenge of climbing a difficult rocky terrain, then Chapora Fort welcomes you. Erected in 1717 by Goa's viceroy, the Count of Ericia, the fort guards the entrance to the river Chapora. It was built to save Bardez from the attack of Marathas and the Bhonsales of Sawantwadi. In 1788, when the Portuguese captured Pernem, Chapora Fort eventually lost its significance. Presently, you can only see the ramparts of the fort and even these are collapsing at many places. You can climb up the fort from the seaside (only for the fit) and move down from the roadside or vice versa. Once you are at the top of the fort, it will spellbind you with the splendid views on its all sides. From the fort you will get breathtaking views of the calm sea and the nearby beautiful Morjim Beach. Apart from these, you can also spot peacocks, wild hare and jackals on the wooded slopes.

Chapora Village - What you expect from a seaside village and beaches are enough opportunities for water sports, but Chapora does not have such attractions. Still you can't stop yourself from visiting this small fishing village far from maddening crowds of bustling cities. Actually, tourists come to Chapora village to watch the simple rural life and the houses of Portuguese era. Walk along the village roads and see several pleasant bars, cafes and shops selling exotic vegetables, old books and special breads. Further take a walk to the fishing jetty of Chapora and see the fish being unloaded from the trawlers.

¤ Accommodation
Limited accommodation options are available on the beach, because the entire North Vagator beachfront is occupied by more than two dozen cottages of the Sterling Vagator Resort. Besides Sterling Vagator Resort, other accommodation options are Mahalaxmi Guest House, Siddeshwar Rest House, Dolrina Guest House, Garden Villa, Alcove, Jackie's Daynite, Le Bluebird, Leoney Resort, Olga's Guest House, Shettor Villa Guest House and Pushpa's Palm Grove.

¤ Climate of Vagator Beach
The climate is equable and moist throughout the year. While it is pleasant and temperate from October to May it is rainy from June to September. Temperature variations throughout the year are mild. May is the warmest month with a temperature of around 30°C and January is coolest with a mean daily temperature of 25°C. Due to its proximity of the sea, the territory is generally humid and even during the summer months humidity is generally above 60 percent.

¤ How To Reach Vagator 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.