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Best beach in Goa to spend christmas and new years???

Replies: 9 - Last Post: Dec 21, 2012 10:03 AM Last Post By: traveling_by_he...

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dannyslavia

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Oct 26, 2012 2:41 AM
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Best beach in Goa to spend christmas and new years???

I'll be spending christmas and new years in Goa area. Does anyone have any advice on where to go, which beaches are the best and not too overcrowded etc? Or is there a much better place for that period (as long it's not too far from Goa since I arrive there)?

I'm travelling alone so it would be nice if it's a place where I can meet other backpackers.
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fivejacks

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Oct 26, 2012 2:44 AM
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What is a best beach to you?

dannyslavia

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Oct 26, 2012 2:50 AM
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Well, a beach where it's not too crowded but not too lonely at the same time. And with some places to go out during evening/night since it's new years-period.

fivejacks

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Oct 26, 2012 3:04 AM
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Forget the north Goa.Head to the south Goa.Colva or Benaulim.Go to the beach,it will be Super Crowded!..no worries..turn north or south,walk 200 yards/meters and you will have some semi Peace....It is Xmas!!..People will be walking by.But it is super peaceful.I will be there.Leave me alone,please,Ha Ha .........

Pirate_at_50

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Oct 26, 2012 3:12 AM
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We need to stop telling them about Benaulim/Colva, fivejacks. It`s crowded enough already.

nijkerk

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Oct 26, 2012 4:10 AM
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Too late :-) Im always surprised at how often there are posts such as " want to avoid the crowds? I know this really quiet beach/village etc."

Pirate_at_50

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Oct 26, 2012 5:08 AM
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Awww, even the charter people don`t make it crowded. So they fill up Pedro`s, there`s still lots of places to go.

edinaveres

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Oct 26, 2012 11:04 AM
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I would recommend you Anjuna. Very nice small village with 6 or 7 other beaches in the near. Plus if you wanna hide a bike and take a trip with that, you can get e.g. Panaji (with Old Goa), the capital of Goa, very easily.

Donkeystone

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Oct 26, 2012 12:33 PM
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Butterfly beach is a short boat ride from Palolem, it's never overcrowded, just make sure you don't fall asleep and miss the boat going back.

traveling_by_heart

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Dec 21, 2012 10:03 AM
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you can try Morjim and Bambolim,,,ive read that both are surprisingly extremenly beautiful and peaceful beaches.beautiful sunset...im planning to be there on 24th ...what bout u? have u been able to decide on ur choice :)
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