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The Vagator Beach is one of
the most happening places in Mapusa. It is one of the beaches in Mapusa that is
the center of Goa's trance party scene.
Nonetheless the Vagator Beach
in Mapusa is divided into three sections, the Big Vagator for the Indians,
Little Vagator for the Israelis and Ozran for the Italians.
The Vagator Beach, which is close to the Anjuna
Beach, offers a
breathtaking ambiance. The main Vagator Beach i.e. the Big Vagator Beach
is bit crowded. The Vagator Beach has dramatic red cliffs looking down
on the shore and two fresh water springs within a stone's throw of the
sea.
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Being in Vagator Beach one
can also step inside the 9 Bar, which is atop the Ozran Beach and bustle
their evening with music, drinks and the spectacular sunset at the
horizon. The Vagator Beach in Mapusa is approximately 22 kms from Panaji
and the closest railway station is Thivim.
Getting There
The nearest airport is
Goa International Airport,
located at Dabolim, 38 km from Mapusa. The Airport has a number of domestic
flights coming in from major Indian cities and chartered flights from
European destinations. From the Airport, pre-paid cabs and shared taxis are
available for Mapusa and the resorts around Mapusa.
The nearest railhead to Mapusa is Margaon. From there taxis are easily
available for Mapusa.
Mapusa is 15 km from the capital, Panaji, a bus journey of 30 minutes.
Mapusa is a convenient base for reaching the beaches of Anjuna, Calangute,
Vagator, Chapora and Baga, and it is fairly close to Arambol and Margao. It
is especially convenient for tourists coming in by bus from neighbouring
states of Maharashtra and Karnataka.
The Kadamba Bus Terminal in Mapusa's main square is an important junction
for both private and State Transport buses coming in from Mumbai (17 hours),
Pune (14 hours) and Bangalore (14 hours). Buses are also available for
Belgaum, Hubli, Pune and Mangalore. Buses and minibuses from most towns of
Goa terminate at Mapusa; from here you can get onward connections to other
places in the state. These roadways buses connect Mapusa to the Panaji,
Margao, Vasco, Ponda and other towns and villages in the state.
Getting Around
Buses, motorcycles, taxis, auto-rickshaws and motorcycle taxis are freely
available at Mapusa for getting to the beaches. Renting a motorcycle at one
of the beaches may be cheaper than at Mapusa's main square, but make sure
you have a valid driver's license, especially on market day on Friday, when
the police set up roadblocks and check licenses frequently.
It takes about 20 minutes to get
to Panjim, Calangute, Baga or Anjuna by motorcycle taxi and 30 minutes by
bus. Autorickshaw for the same distance will charge slightly cheaper than a
taxi. A shared taxi is an economical option.
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