Just to the North, beyond the Chapora Creek, that Siolim Village is on, are some of Goa's most enchanting beaches, in the province of Pernem. Pernem is a very traditional area, much more rural, and very beautiful. For ever, until last summer, one had to take a ferry to get across, which discouraged tourists in a hurry. Today we are probably the best positioned to get to those beaches. Once our guest go to the North, they go nowhere else!
Most other beaches to the south - Vagator, Anjuna, Baga, Calangute, Candolim, Sinqueim. These have most of teh bars, restaurants and also most of the tourist activity.
Here are some great links on
Beach Life (http://www.johnthemap.co.uk/pages/goa/goa_lifeinfo.html)
Beach Guide (http://www.johnthemap.co.uk/pages/goa/goa_guideinfo.html)
Information on Individual Beaches (http://www.johnthemap.co.uk/goa/maps.html)
Morjim Beach : 20' on the slow road beyond the bridge - but only a mile as the crow flies, this is a 3 km long beach, famous for it being a protected turtle nesting site View from Morjim looking to Siolim Village at the far side
Junas/Ashwem/Mandrem beach : (10' further) - coves, sandy stretches, pink sand, gentle slopes - mamny many hiding places
Arambol (20' further): Known for years as the 'alternative hangout. There is a fresh water lake by the beach - you can see dolphins in the AM and PM, go delta planing - and of course enjoy the beach
Querim (20' further): the remotest beach - also one of the most beautiful. Approachable from the back by road or along the coast via 30 min hike from ArambolTo the South
Vagator: (10'): Litte and Big vagator - one is the alternative beach, accessible down a cliff - the other larger. This is the closest beach to us
Anjuna (15'): Famous for the Wednesday Flea market - Karma Cola
Baga (25'): Great bars and restaurants, clubs, and a superb beach but a bit busy on the inside
Calangute (20'): Great beach, inside is a bit built up and others...