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Miramar Beach

Miramar is the beach area of the Goan capital of Panjim, also known as Panaji and is one of the most visited beaches of Goa.
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Miramar is the beach area of the Goan capital of Panjim, also known as Panaji and is one of the most visited beaches of Goa. Many people, mostly tourists, come to this beach every day. Originally named Porta de Gaspar Dias by the Portuguese, the name was then changed to Miramar. Situated at the confluence of the Mandovi River and the Arabian Sea, it is a small beach that occasionally hosts some events. There are several educational institutions in the surrounding vicinity, including Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Padmashree Vasantrao Dempo Higher Secondary School of Arts and Science and Sharada Mandir High School. Gaspar de Dias club and a popular café are nearby.

Located at a distance of 3 Kms from Panaji, The Capital City of Goa, it is the nearest Beach to Panjim. Miramar Beach is also referred to as Gaspar Dias and is the point where the Mandovi River merges with the Arabian Sea. There is a dense canopy of palm trees around that will offer you enough shade. Miramar is at a distance of 1 Kms from Dona Paula Beach. The word “Miramar” in Portuguese means “viewing the sea”.The Aguada Fort which is just opposite River Mandovi. The Miramar Beach has soft and sandy Beach where you may soak your feet and enjoy the surrounding nature.

The climate at Miramar beach Goa is equable and moist throughout the year. Miramar enjoys pleasant and temperate climate from October to May and rainy from June to September. The best time to visit Miramar Beach is during the months of November through March.

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The Miramar Beach is an ideal location for evening walks. And you will find many people taking a stroll in the evening. You will love to walk on the soft white sand. Unlike other Beaches in Goa (Calangute, Anjuna etc), where you will find mainly tourists, Miramar Beach has visitors that comprise locals as well as tourists.

You can explore few make-shift shops that are present on the Miramar Beach. Men, Women, and Children roam about with Colored Stones, Rings, Earrings made of Colored Shells etc and try to get their stuff sold. Shops on the Miramar Beach are of different types. You will also find many local eateries where you can have local cuisine.

Miramar Beach is situated 1 kilometer ahead of the confluence of Mandovi River and the Arabian Sea. It is situated on the way towards Dona Paula, about 3 kilometers from Panjim, the capital city of Goa. Miramar Beach of Goa is also known as ‘Gasper Dias’.

The Miramar Beach in Goa begins at the gulf and then culminates in the Emerald Coast Parkway. It is a golden beach fringed with palm trees. The soft sands of the beach makes it the best site for evening walks. Moreover, ‘miramar’ in Portuguese implies ‘viewing the sea’. Tourists can get a glimpse of the majesty of the Arabian Sea from the Miramar Beach at Goa.

Vacationing in Miramar Beach is like taking a stroll down memory lane through the beach towns of your childhood. This beach neighborhood brings back the feel of those classic coastal enclaves with its scenic beach roads, surf shops, fabulous restaurants, beachfront homes and beachside resorts and condos with panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico.

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