The
100 km. long coastline of Goa is endowed with some of the loveliest
beaches in the world. Tucked between the Western Ghats and the Arabian
Sea. Goa blends scenic beauty with a latin heritage and a leisurely way
of life. For the beach enthusiast, Goa is a veritable paradise that
helps you discover an exciting new beach every day. And there is a wide
variety of them - Colva, Betul, Dona Paula, Calangute, Gasper Dias,
Baga, Anjuna, Bogmalo and Vagotor fringed with palms streching out in
the horizon, while the sun beams to the merry dances of waves. There are
several beach resorts in South, North Goa catering to the needs of all
levels and to suit all pockets.
Goa is connected by air with
Delhi, Bombay, Bangalore, Cochin, Madras, Ahmedabad. Now there is a
catamaran service operating between Bombay and Goa.
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Covelong
is a nice beach between Madras(Chennai) and Mahabalipuram and a small
charming fishing settlement. It was originally a port built by Saadat
Ali, Nawab of Carnatic and it was here that the French General
Laboudonnais landed his troops in 1746. Later taken by Clive in 1752 and
destroyed. The Beach is separated from the mainland by the canal running
from Madras(Chennai) to Mahabalipuram. The Fisherman's Cove Resort with
rooms in the main buildings and cottages and the sandy beach here is run
by Taj Group of Hotels. An hours drive from Madras city or from the
airport.
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A
sheltered bay, Kovalam beach is just 16 kms. away from Trivandrum. A
sheet of silvery and sand curves into an arc, that is bordered on one
side and azure blue waters and on the other side, by a sumptuous spread
of green palm groves. Kovalam Ashok Beach Resort is a unique concept in
resort hotels and provides a complete holiday to the tourist. The Resort
is cut into the hillside and spread out like a small village complete
with facilities for water sports, yoga, traditional oil massage and
special arrangements for Kathakali dances and other local entertainment.
The 40 cottages have private sun-decks that open out to the beach and
that open out to the beach and the sea.
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Fringed by a continuous silvery
beach, the Bangaram Island Resort, 128 acres of tropical paradise is
encircled by a lagoon 10 kms. long and 6 kms. wide consisting an area of
approximate.40 sq. kms. With the exception of the Resort, Bangaram is
totally uninhabitated. The lagoons around the islands are beautifül
and clear, offering excellent opportunities for swimming, snorkelling
and sun bathing. The Island of Bangaram is the only resort developed for
stay and water sports and it is possible to cruise around the islands.
For dedicated anglers, tuna fishing and deep see fishing and for marine
life lovers there are glassbottom boats available The waters are crystal
clear and immensely rich in a variety of sea life including corals. The
Resort consists of thirty huts with walls of bamboo and thatched with
palm fronds. It has a restaurant, a bar and a lounge.
Regular
air services operate from Cochin to Agatti, thrice weekly. From Agatti,
the resort operates boat services to Bangaram.
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Just
24 kms. from Bombay's International airport, is The Retreat a 160 room,
five-star hotel at Erangal Beach, Marve - a unique beach haven with the
flavour of an international resort.
Much of the landscape on
either side, as one nears Erangal, is effusively emerald, with splashes
of red and yellow flowers, paddy fields. Beyond the lion coloured sands
of Erangal beach, The Retreat is geared for the idyllic pursuit of
happiness. Its 8000 sq. ft. pool area has no equal in India. All rooms
and suites are well appointed with modern amenities and breathtaking
vistas of blue waters and palms.
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