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Varca Beach
Location : 2-km South of Benaulim Beach, Goa
Nearby Attraction : Benaulim Beach, Margao
Best Time to Visit : November to March

If one staying in Benaulim, one is bound at some point to visit Varca: the row of beached wooden fishing boats 2-km south of Benaulim belong to its community of Christian fisher folk, whose palm thatched long houses line the foot of the grassy dunes.

The Varca Beach is one tourist destination that is not so famous in the Beach Capital of India Goa. The quiet resort is charming with the bountiful beauty of nature. The soft white sandy beach is a major draw for several tourists. The Varca beach is quieter and cleaner when compared with the other renowned beaches in Goa. The palm-thatched long houses dot the sandy Varca beach.

Along with the usual relaxing and rejuvenating activities like sun bathing you may indulge in Dolphin watching and boat trips. It is time to enjoy the nature at its best at the Varca beach.

Besides the fun for food there are several restaurants that offer excellent seafood at reasonable prices and good service. There are many eating joints in the hotels. Many accommodation facilities are also available on the Varca beach itself. A variety of hotels and beach resorts dot Varca. Though there is ample shelter for the budget tourists too in the form of houses that may be rented in the village. The latter offers an excellent first hand experience of the true Goan lifestyle. Though you may plan your visit of the Varca beach any time of the year though the months from November to March are the best in all respects.

The vivacious Varca beach is well connected with the rest of the places. The Dabolim airport provides the connectivity through air. For road transport there are plenty of buses and auto rickshaws. For local transport also scooters and cycles are easily available on hire basis.

In order to make the most of your holiday at the Varca beach keep away from drugs and nudity. Even though swimming is considered safe you must check out with the lifeguards for the strength of the undercurrents.

Places to Stay

It is possible to find rooms to rent in family houses by asking around the village. Facilities are ultra basic, but if is looking for somewhere authentically Goan, yet not too far off track, Varca is worth considering. A bicycle and cooking equipment are essential for long spells.


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