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Sunset at Vagator Beach, Goa

Sunset at Vagator Beach Goa
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A child chases his reflection in the multicolored wet sand of Vagator Beach.
Sunset at Vagator Beach Goa
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A child takes in the sunset in the shallow waters playing around his feet.
Sunset at Vagator Beach Goa
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Tourists playing on Vagator Beach.
Sunset at Vagator Beach Goa
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A woman collects shells at sunset on Vagator Beach.
  • Sunset at Vagator Beach Goa
  • Sunset at Vagator Beach Goa
  • Sunset at Vagator Beach Goa
  • Sunset at Vagator Beach Goa

A lone child enjoys the spectacle of nature at Vagator Beach, a location usually thronging with tourists. Mapusa, India. 27th November 2011

It's the last week of November and in Goa that means peak season. Vagator is one such beach where tourists love to party. The 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.

The 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.

There are a number of places playing to a dance & trance crowd during the tourist season. These include: Thallasa, 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.

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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