Majorda Beach Goa
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Popular Activities in Majorda Beach - South Goa
About Majorda beach
If you are looking for a calm and relaxing Goa vacation, then the Majorda beach is a very nice choice. It is one of the best beaches in south goa, a golden sandy beach that slopes down to the sea gently. Majorda is a famous luxury south Goa beach, located between two other good beaches in the south Betalbatim and Utorda. The beach is clean and very quiet. There are only a few shacks, and few tourists, so you don’t have to fight for a sun bed. There is a good distance between the shacks. Your privacy is guaranteed here. Also here you can enjoy water sports and scuba diving activities
Majorda Beach is one of the prettiest beaches in the South Goa. Majorda beach in itself is about half a kilometer long, but is part of a 25 kilometer wide stretch of sand along the Arabian Sea. Restaurants and Shacks here serve tasty Konkani food and drinks.
Majorda beach is popular with both Indian and overseas tourists. Russians especially like Majorda Beach. Walk a few steps towards the north, and you will see fishermen’s boats. In late morning, you can also see them bringing in their catch from the sea and folding up the nets.
Swimming is safe here. No high waves, rocks in the water or jellyfish. Large empty spaces on the beach so you can play volleyball and do adventure sports!
- Water Sports – Enjoy water sports at the Majorda beach. There are many activities to choose from like speed boat and banana boat rides, parasailing, windsurfing and jet skiing. The sea is safe for swimming
- Dolphin trips – Hire a boat and go on Dolphin Spotting
- This beach is also known for the Goa Christmas Carnival, which is celebrated with a lot of pomp and show. This festival is often filled with fun and high tea offered at this time.
- Carpe Diem – This is a learning and art center with an art gallery, art store, a ceramic studio, and a café. It is located on the Majorda Beach Road itself. The studio also conducts activities and classes for students of all ages.
- Goa Chitra Museum – Located just 8.8 kms from Majorda, this museum showcases the agrarian lifestyles and technology of Goa. There are more than 4000 artifacts of local pottery, ancient carts, farming tools, musical instruments, palanquins, and more.
- See the organic farms in south goa and learn how herbs, vegetables, rice, sugarcane, and spices are cultivated in coastal India.
- Churches – There are many interesting and beautiful churches nearby. A few of them are at Majorda itself
- South Goa Beaches – This beach is a part of a long stretch of sand that you can explore on foot. Or you can hire a bike locally and ride on the beach itself.
- Majorda is a half kilometer long beach in South Goa, The sea is safe for swimming. There are no high waves here. The sea bottom is very clean, pure and sandy.
- Closest airport – Dabolim – 16.7 kms
- Closest railway station – Majorda – 2.4 kms
- Margao City – 11.6 kms
- Vasco da Gama — 16.1 kms
- Fewer tourists than Colva, and the other popular South Goa beaches like Palolem. A good place for a relaxing vacation. Popular among foreigners.
- Close to Vasco da Gama and Margao. Many churches and other attractions to see nearby.
- There are plenty of water sports activities on the Majorda beach – surfing, skiing, speed and banana boat rides, parasailing.
Visit Majorda in the season time that is between October and February, if you can. This is the best time to visit the beach in goa. It will be cool and pleasant, with no rain. You can spend an entire day at the beach here, or go for water sports activities, parasailing is famous here at majorda. You won’t even need a sun block cream. Tourists from Russia and other countries can get a gorgeous tan.
At this time of the year The beach shacks, restaurants, bars, and shops will be open.
- By Air — The Dabolim airport is 16.7 kms from Majorda. The airport is connected by many Indian and international airlines like Air India, Indigo, Etihad, Air Arabia, Air Asia, Qatar Airways, and Jet Airways. You can take a flight from Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune, and some international cities. There is a pre-paid taxi booth at the airport and also the big rail stations.
- By Rail — Majorda railway station, 2.4 kms away, is the closest. There are two major railheads nearby. The Madgaon railway station is 11.2 kms away, while the one at Vasco da Gama is at a distance of 21.1 kms.
- By Road — Margao city center is 11.6 kms from Majorda, while Vasco da Gama is 16.1 kms away from the Majorda beach.
Goa has a hot summer. Sun feeling like almost burning your skin! Cool air comes in from the sea in the evening. The early morning and late evenings are more pleasant. On some days, the temperature can go up to 36°C.
There will be a few rainy days in May, the monsoon starts in Goa in June, and lasts till early September. There is a 4-5 degree change in temperature, but you may still feel uncomfortable because of the high humidity. There can be thundershowers too on some days. Swimming is best avoided because the waves will be high. The sea will also be choppy.
By September, the monsoon is officially gone. November to February is the winter season in Goa, with January being the coldest month. The sky is clear. There is almost no rain. You can stay on the Majorda beach without worrying about the heat or rain. Visit some of the tourist attractions of Goa.
This Beach is for Nature Lovers and Adventure Junkies
Nightlife is another thing which tourists enjoy doing. Most of the pubs and nightclubs offer huge entertainment at these parties and tourists like to go to these parties.