Miramar Beach in Panjim town - A beautiful and one of the most visited beaches in Goa

If you have been following the ongoing series of blogposts on Goa, you would know that Miramar beach was the most visited one this time because we were staying at the Goa Marriott Resort and Spa. So it was very convenient to step out early in the morning or in evening to enjoy those splashes of waves covering your feet with thin layer of sand. and as we walked more on Miramar beach we realised that this is a very special beach of Goa because of various reasons.

If you have been following the ongoing series of blogposts on Goa, you would know that Miramar beach was the most visited one this time because we were staying at the Goa Marriott Resort and Spa. So it was very convenient to step out early in the morning or in evening to enjoy those splashes of waves covering your feet with thin layer of sand. and as we walked more on Miramar beach we realised that this is a very special beach of Goa because of various reasons. 

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Related Blogpost - Must visit places in Old Goa - 'Se Cathedral' & 'Basilica of Bom Jesus' Miramar beach is also known as golden beach of Goa. I am not sure about the exact reason but sunset from Miramar makes me believe that it can be called Golden Beach. The other reason can be unique colour of water at Miramar beach, may be it's because it's a confluence of Mandovi river and Arabian sea. Related Blogpost - The Colorful & Heritage neighbourhood of Fountainhas in Goa - A Place with Old Latin Quarters and a perfect Indo-Portuguese vibe


Miramar beach is also known as golden beach of Goa. I am not sure about the exact reason but sunset from Miramar makes me believe that it can be called Golden Beach. The other reason can be unique colour of water at Miramar beach, may be it's because it's a confluence of Mandovi river and Arabian sea. 


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Miramar Beach was originally called Porte de Gaspar Dias by Portuguese settlers in Goa, but the name was later changed to ‘Miramar’, meaning “to look at the sea.”


Related Blogpost - Coco Beach - A peek into the lives of the Fishermen of Goa, INDIA Miramar beach is situated at the confluence of the Mandovi River and the Arabian Sea and it's popular for various events hosted here. One of the key reasons is that Goa Tourism has a small resort and cafe close to the beach. Most likely this place is most convenient logistically and also close to many town action a it's in Panjim. Out of the 2 beaches of Panjim, Miramar is the popular one where you will see lot of locals as well as tourists visiting, especially during mornings and evenings.



Miramar beach is situated at the confluence of the Mandovi River and the Arabian Sea and it's popular for various events hosted here. One of the key reasons is that Goa Tourism has a small resort and cafe close to the beach. Most likely this place is most convenient logistically and also close to many town action a it's in Panjim. Out of the 2 beaches of Panjim, Miramar is the popular one where you will see lot of locals as well as tourists visiting, especially  during mornings and evenings.  


Supposedly Miramar beach is also considered the longest beach in Goa state and it's spread over 2 kilometers. The grand entry to the Miramar beach is from the circle where Goa Tourism property is located and it's also a bus stop, with small kiosks selling snacks & toys for kids visiting the beach. Just close to the beach, there is a park and a bunch of coconut trees looking over the beach. Related Blogpost - Interesting rock-dwellers on the beaches of Goa


Supposedly Miramar beach is also considered the longest beach in Goa state and it's spread over 2 kilometers. The grand entry to the Miramar beach is from the circle where Goa Tourism property is located and it's also a bus stop, with small kiosks selling snacks & toys for kids visiting the beach. Just close to the beach, there is a park and a bunch of coconut trees looking over the beach. 

Above photograph shows a beautiful pattern of sand on the beach. This was created by a small water stream flowing from a backwater source to the beach. The water was constantly flowing through this path. I loved this pattern on the beach and thought of clicking a photograph. Related Blogpost - Baga Beach - One of the most popular tourist places in Goa


Above photograph shows a beautiful pattern of sand on the beach. This was created by a small water stream flowing from a backwater source to the beach. The water was constantly flowing through this path. I loved this pattern on the beach and thought of clicking a photograph. 


Above photograph has nothing to do with Miramar beach :). Then why it's here in Miramar Beach blogpost? - This photograph landed in this post and now I don't feel like removing it. That may not be a fair thing to do with Koings :). Related Blogpost - Beautiful ride from Panjim to Shri Mangeshi Temple in Goa, India


Above photograph has nothing to do with Miramar beach :). Then why it's here in Miramar Beach blogpost? - This photograph landed in this post and now I don't feel like removing it. That may not be a fair thing to do with Koings :).


The Miramar beach is also accessible through public transportation available in Panjim. That's best part of Panjim town in Goa, that if you want to take public transportation you can and the availability is pretty decent. As you move away from the town, you would need a reliable transportation of your own - taxi or car/bike on rent. Related Blogpost - It's fun to drive around various beaches of Goa || Must do things in Goa, India


The Miramar beach is also accessible through public transportation available in Panjim. That's best part of Panjim town in Goa, that if you want to take public transportation you can and the availability is pretty decent. As you move away from the town, you would need a reliable transportation of your own - taxi or car/bike on rent. 


The beach looks even stunning during sunsets. During monsoons, either the sunsets are pretty dull or full of colours and we saw almost all the variations, which you can see through photographs shared in this blogpost. Miramar beach looks different with hues of sunsets and specially monsoons make sunsets even special.



The beach looks even stunning during sunsets. During monsoons, either the sunsets are pretty dull or full of colours and we saw almost all the variations, which you can see through photographs shared in this blogpost. Miramar beach looks different with hues of sunsets and specially monsoons make sunsets even special. 


While around the beach, the common activity we all indulge in is looking at these waves and how pattern changes during the day. And if you spend enough time just observing these waves at peace, it's a meditative experience. Related Blogpost - Cruise on the Mandovi river - One of the popular tourist activity in Goa



While around the beach, the common activity we all indulge in is looking at these waves and how pattern changes during the day. And if you spend enough time just observing these waves at peace, it's a meditative experience. 


Miramar beach has been a special pace to visit for us in Goa in the past and recent visit provided more opportunities to spend good time walking around the beach. Related Blogpost - 5 Reasons to explore/visit Goa in Monsoons

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Miramar beach has been a special pace to visit for us in Goa in the past and recent visit provided more opportunities to spend good time walking around the beach. 



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Different beaches come to our mind when we think about Goa, but Goa has many other interesting things to explore. And Old Goa has some of the beautiful architecture which takes you to a very different world. In this particular post, we are talking about two main churches situated in Old Goa - 'Se Cathedral' & 'Basilica of Bom Jesus'.The very first photograph of this Photo Journey shows entry to the Basilica of Bom Jesus which is located in old part of Goa. The Vasilica of Bom jesus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. There aresome very interesting facts associated with this place and we recommend to find a guide to walk you through some of the interesting elements of The Basalica. It was third day of our Goa Trip, when we though of exploring Southern part of Goa. Old Goa is in southern region. From Panjim, one needs to drive through Goa Institute of Management to reach Se Catheral and Basilica of Bom Jesus. Both of these campuses are nearby and at walking distance. So we parked our car near Se Cathedral. Spent some time around the Cathedral and then walked to the Basilica.Se Cathedral is also known as The Se Catedral de Santa Catarina. This is the cathedral of the Latin Rite Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Goa. Supposedly it's considered as the largest church in India, which is dedicated to Catherine of Alexandria. Se Cathedral is one of the oldest and most celebrated religious buildings in Goa and is one of the largest churches in Asia as well.Above photograph shows the view of Cathedral from Basilica of Bom Jesus. Both of these are located across the road in Old Goa. Above photograph shows interiors of the Basilica of Bom Jesus. This church is located in Old Goa, which was the capital of Goa in the early days of Portuguese rule. 'Bom Jesus' name is used for the infant Jesus. The church is India’s first minor basilica which is considered to be one of the best examples of baroque architecture in India.Another view of Cathedral from Basilica. Cathedral's tower has a large bell which is popularly known as the 'Golden Bell' on account of its rich tone. There is an altar, which is dedicated to Catherine of Alexandria and there are various old paintings on both the sides. On the right hand side, there is a Chapel of the Cross of Miracles. Check out more about this cathedral at - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Se_CathedralIf I try to summarize overall experience of Old Goa, it was more about Portuguese architecture. Both Se cathedral and Basilica of Bom Jesus are in a huge area and very well maintained. Both of these are very high buildings with some of the cool painting and sculptures. To me the marvelous architecture was beautiful thing to explore in Old Goahe architectural style of the Se Cathedral is Portuguese-Manueline. The exterior is Tuscan, whereas the interior is Corinthian. The church is very long &approximately 250 feet. And the breadth is bit more than 180 feet. Architecture was something that I could appreciate the most around this place & old Goa.This was shot inside the Basilica of Bom Jesus and wikipedia has very intersting details about it's architecture, which we missed exploring during the visit. Actually we had to go to Spice plantation on same day and didn't want to miss because of timings. Check out wiki link to know more about Basilica - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_of_Bom_Jesus




















































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