{"id":17957,"date":"2014-12-24T05:11:44","date_gmt":"2014-12-24T05:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/?p=17957"},"modified":"2022-09-19T10:58:31","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T10:58:31","slug":"chapora-beach-goa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/destinations\/india\/chapora-beach-goa\/","title":{"rendered":"Chapora Beach, Goa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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\"Chapora<\/a>

Chapora Beach in Goa<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

A scenic luxurious village full of tranquility, Chapora Beach is one of the loveliest spots in Goa. Nestled at the mouth of the Chapora River, it is a pleasant change from the bustling Anjuna Beach. Chapora Village is a working fishing harbor and the boat building community. Filled with a lush green landscape lined with black lava rocks, soft white sands, coconut palms and a sea that alternates between aquamarine and emerald green with the change in sun\u2019s movement, Chapora has found its niche among travelers looking for the much sought-after serenity.<\/p>\n

Back in the 60s, Chapora was a Hippie hotspot with its trance parties and experimental lifestyle. Even now, the beach air is heavy with the faint smell of ‘charas’ in the refreshing sea breeze that reminds nostalgic foreign travelers of its rich history. At night, Chapora lights up with exotic bars and dance floors to transport visitors to a distant place.<\/p>\n

Overlooking these sands of time is a 500-year old majestic ruin, the Chapora Fort. A windswept, old laterite building located at the mouth of the Chapora River, it was built in 1617 to protect the Bardez Taluka from invaders. The Portuguese rebuilt the Fort in 1717 and added features like the tunnel that stretched till the river bank to speed up resupply or escape in times of danger.<\/p>\n

Today, the Chapora Fort is a crumble of ruins that sends the traveler into a journey through time. The mouths of the two escape tunnels are still very prominent and a visitor with a keen eye can also make out a scattering of pre-Portuguese Islamic tombstones. The top of the Fort promises captivating views of sunset at the beach.<\/p>\n

Swimming is not safe in the area due to the presence of strong undercurrents. Tourists can engage in a variety of thrilling water sports however, like windsurfing, parasailing, Ringo riding and jet skiing. They can also go for crocodile spotting and dolphin watching. You may not swim, but there is no harm in taking a little dip in the waves. Alert lifeguards are always present to help you just in case.<\/p>\n

The quaint village that Chapora is, it does not have any multiplex. However, the market of the village offers a lot of shopping opportunities to the interested traveler. Right from spices, accessories, lamps, and exquisite candelabras made of rare blue china, earthen pots, woven baskets and more, the shops contain unique handy souvenirs. The little market between Chapora and Vagator beach also offers a variety of fish; good bargaining skills can get you far in this market..<\/p>\n

\u2018Bebinca\u2019, an enjoyable and authentic Goan delicacy made of tender coconuts, is found exclusively in these markets. The main street of Chapora Village is lined with a series of affordable caf\u00e9s like Welcome that offer filling seafood, vegetarian and European dishes, techno and reggae music accompanied with backgammon sets. The Preyanka, another caf\u00e9 located nearby, offers more Indian and Chinese options. Free Soul Caf\u00e9, Mandy\u2019s Bar & Restaurant, Sakana and Sea Gull are some of the other popular caf\u00e9s that serve authentic Goan and continental cuisines. The Ganesh Fruit Juice Center is popular for its wide range of fresh organic fruit juices.<\/p>\n

You may also like to read\u00a0about the The Best Beaches in Goa<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Chapora Beach Map<\/h2>