Did see a report in Guardian newspaper listing Arambol as the 6th best beach in WORLD

You'll be disappointed then.

ThAT bad is it ?

Go on Max , elaborate a little

Strange how we all view things differently

Taxi !
Have a look at this it might be useful - http://www.arambol.info/index.html
x lassi

Go on Max , elaborate a little

It's not bad at all - it's just that, it's not even in the top ten in my opinion.

I'm with Max on this one.
Arambul beach was ok, but nothing special that I would want to rush back.
Only way to find out tho is to go visit for yourself Taxi

i think the beaches in the south are far nicer arrossim is a nice peaceful walking place but hey just my opinion dont shoot me if aint your cup of tea.

This is the view from Querem Beach across to Fort Tiracol - it's nice up here.


This from Fort Tiracol looking back to the beach.

Its not amazing but the trip to it on the bikes is worth it alone!

Ok thanks for all the info, appreciated

Check it all out VERY soon now

As you move back south towards Mandrem, the beach gradually becomes less populated and eventually, the visitor finds him-self alone, with just the sound of the surf breaking on the sand and the breeze rustling the coconut palms.

So with the above in mind a cheeky 8km saunter back down the the beach from Arambol to Chapora sounds appealing to say the least.

Have to tell the O/H its just 4 km and and listed as one of the top ten surf paddles in the world [according to the guardian]

Querim (keri) beach is very nice. Only a handful of shacks and the drive up is quite breathtaking

Arambol as a beach .... OK but doesn't match anything in the South.... overrated... Kerim is better by far.

Run a forum search on Querim
Seems to bode well with folks.

Will Check it out as its fairly near Arambol

Just out off interest anyone poked there toes over into maharashtra
Can you cross over at the fort itself ?

Taxi

Run a forum search on Querim
Seems to bode well with folks.

Will Check it out as its fairly near Arambol

Just out off interest anyone poked there toes over into maharashtra
Can you cross over at the fort itself ?

Went to querim beach & were the only ones there, nice but a bit lonely and lacking in atmosphere & shacks etc, there is a ferry at the end of the beach across to Maharastra & the fort

Mids

Maybe you can but if you go up the NH17 (mumbai) highway you at Pernem. I got a driver to take me to Vengurla about 15 miles up the coast..... amazing do a searchon Wikipedia. You forget that there is a massive coast of beaches right up to Mumbai that is not developed whatsoever.

Reddi Beach is the one beyond Tiracol across the border into Maharashtra - sometimes known as Paradise Beach.

This is Reddi Beach.

Go across to Tiracol on the little old ferry, keep driving and before you know it you'll hit Paradise Beach, Reddi Fort and Maharastra. It's really nice up there - hardly any tourists and the local people are friendly (some of them I found, were a bit daunted by us weird tourists getting lost in their villages).
GFF xx

Ok thanks everyone for the feedback.

Pretty interesting reading the forum in depth that a lot of ht'ers are dislutioned
to say the least in the direction that goa seems to being heading.

Distant memories of how the holidays used to be before tourism became too firmly establshed.
ThereR issues that leave a lot to be desired regarding infastructre

Without getting too heavy goa an be anything you want it to be

I f you need quality restraunts and entertainment then the baga candolim tourist belt awaits with open arms.

If you want relaxation and deserted beaches then as this thread has shownthere are some wonderful beaches and places to visit up north

if its wildlife and eco system then enough to fill your boots on the inland waterways.

I have enough info now thnks to all the members contributions to spend a good few days exploring way up north and all it has to offer

Still love the baga calungute candolim holiday strip though
Wouldnt be the same place without it

Pie and mash or exellent local goan cuisine
fishnchips or lobster on toast

It all about what rocks your boat


Hppy holidays

I agree Taxi,
There are still places you will love , just get out there north or south, and you can still find what you are looking for

Reddi Beach, wonderful, relaxing, unspoilt and a string of other adjectives.
But, already on the south end of the beach, the pegs marking land bought by the Leela Group are in place.
My avatar is taken from there and often pack a few bits and pieces and camp out for a night when in Goa.
If you do make your own way here, there is a chance, because you are venturing into Maharashtra, that you may be questioned at the police/excise post. No problem if you're in a tourist taxi, but if on Goa plates on bike it can raise an eyebrow. Just explain that you are visiting the beach, all should be OK.