Goa is probably best known around the world for its beaches and beach resorts. Here are a few shots from beaches in North Goa from my visit January 2012.
I think we chose a great time to visit Goa and a good time of the day to be at the beaches. There were few people about and that made for a relaxing walk in the balmy waters. Calangute beach was possibly the most crowded beach of all. We couldn’t see the sea given the sheer number of people!
Technical Details:
Nikon D80 Tamron 18-250 f/3.5-6.3 zoom lens
Juridicious 
Nice travelogue and lovely photos too!!
Thank you!
Lovely. 🙂
Calangute beach, in my opinion, is best avoided unless you want to photograph the crowd!
That’s very true.. I couldn’t see the point of so many people.. Surely they couldn’t be having fun?
First of all define “fun”. Your and my idea of fun might not be someone else’s. 🙂
Then for anyone coming to Goa for the first time, Calangute beach is a “must see” place. Calangute (along with Candolim and Baga) is also hyped to be the place to be in Goa.
Look at Palolem further south down the coast, a fantastic place! And 10 minutes walk further down is Patnem, if you like virtually deserted beaches.
Certainly, my next trip to Goa will explore the south goa beaches!