VAGATOR / OZRAN BEACH , GOA


Vagator Beach is the northernmost beach located just of Bardez Taluka, Goa. It is located just 21 km away from the capital panjim  on the opposite bank of the Chapora River from Morjim in Pernem. To the south of Vagator is Anjuna, one of the first hippy haunts of Goa.




Location  : North GOA
Distance from Panjim  : 20 km 
Distance from  Madgaon :  52 km
Distance from Vasco : 43 km
Nearest Airport : Dabolim airport GOA  ( 49 km)

Nearest Railway station : Thivim
Nearest city market : Mapusa  ( 08 km )



Vagator Beach has dramatic red cliffs looking down on the shore and two fresh water springs within a stone's throw of the sea. But Vagator has little by way of seaside accommodation.
Vagator beach Goa 180 Panorama

Vagator Beach is split into two main beaches by a seaside headland which holds the car park and lots of stalls selling trinkets, clothes, soft drinks and snacks. As you face the sea, on your right is North Vagator Beach (Big Vagator)and on your left Ozran Beach, more commonly known as Little Vagator Beach.
Vagator beach Goa

There are a number of places playing to a dance & trance crowd during the tourist season. These include: Nine Bar located just above Little Vagator, Hilltop (a little back from Little Vagator) and Primrose back towards Big Vagator beach, they play different types of trance and psychedelic music from different DJ's from around the world. Disco Valley of Vagator Beach is a place that used to be the place for Goan trance parties starting from early 1980s.

Also there are a number of Mediterranean and Indian Cafes/Hotels serving a variety of food and drink. The tourist traffic is predominantly Western backpackers, however it has also become popular with Indian tourists, who particularly come to watch the sunset from the rocks.

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