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North Goa Beach Hop.
The classic North Goa scooter trip. Beaches, forts, flea markets, and sunset drum circles. The Goa that backpackers have loved for 50 years.
North Goa Beach Hop
The classic North Goa scooter trip. Beaches, forts, flea markets, and sunset drum circles. The Goa that backpackers have loved for 50 years.
Highlights
Logistics
All North Goa beaches within 30km of Panaji. Scooter rental Rs 300-500/day. NH66 connects all points. Side roads can be narrow.
Day by Day
Fontainhas heritage walk. Ritz Classic fish thali. Evening Mandovi River cruise (or skip for Divar Island ferry).
Anjuna Flea Market (Wednesday). Vagator beach. Chapora Fort sunset. Night: Thalassa for dinner.
Morjim turtle beach morning. Arambol sweet water lake. Sunset drum circle at Arambol Beach.
Fort Aguada and Sinquerim Beach. Candolim lunch. Departure.
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