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February 9th, 2007 | 
Author: Major Attractions
Chapora Fort
The Chapora fort is situated at a walking distance from the beach. It is a 500 years old fort, built by the Portuguese. The fort is sitated on a small hillock and is all built in red stones. The hilltop gives a splendid view of the Arabian sea, Vagator beach and the nearby villages. The fort utters the reminiscence of the old Portuguese times and promises a superb view of the sea and hills covered with coconut trees and rice fields. The remaining battlements and fortifications takes one down the historic era, into the times when Royalty ruled the Vagator hue.
Chapora Village
The Chapora village near the Vagator beach is delight to see. The village is true representative of the traditional life of the Goans. The main source of earning in the village has been Fishing. Life goes on peacefully in Chapora: with salty fishermen carrying home their heavy fishing nets and kids playing among the dry docked boats.
Shopping
Vagator is a very small village and as such doesn’t have much to offer by way of shopping except for a handful of shops selling handicrafts and clothes and a few other amenities. Apart from fish, one can buy artefacts like candelabras made of exquisite blue china woven baskets and earthen pots. People with sweet tooth get the chance to enjoy coconuts, bananas “Bebinca”, a Goan delicacy made from tender coconuts.
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Vagator Beach
Location
Vagator beach is 25 Km from Panjim in North Goa.
The Vagator Beach
The picturesque Vagator beach, also called Vegator Beach, is a prime attraction in North Goa. The beach attracts visitors because of its pristine beauty, white sands and the nearby Chapora Fort. The nearby Chapora village is another attraction, as the rural life here reflects the real charm of Goa. Yet to be disturbed by the hustle and bustle of tourists, life goes on peacefully in and around Vagator Beach. Vagator is attractive little bay between rocky headlands with series of small beaches. Vagator beach is perfect for those who want to spend some silent moments with there loved ones in a secluded place. For the honeymooners, Vagator is a perfect place, due to its aloof locations and beautiful beach resort near the beach.
Anjuna Beach
The Anjuna Beach is rightly referred to as the Freak Capital of the World and happens to be one of the most popular beaches in the Beach Capital of India Goa.
The Anjuna Beach is rightly referred to as the Freak Capital of the World and happens to be one of the most popular beaches in the Beach Capital of India Goa. The swaying coconut palms and the soft white sand add to the holiday mood on the shore of the Arabian Sea. The hippy hang out of the sixties is still a major draw. Tourists from the younger generations as well as the flower generations flock to Anjuna Beach. Thus, even if you seek nirvana or just want to enjoy the magic of the nature you must head to the Anjuna beach. Take a plunge into swimming the most relaxing water activity that can be pursued at the Anjuna Beach. It is safe as the sea is calm. Sun bathing is the most favored activity of the sun starved European tourists. The more adventurous of you may even try out bungee jumping.
Besides enjoying the natural at its best at the Anjuna beach you may even check out the monumental Mascarenhas Mansion. The Mansion is a must visit owing to its woodwork and the finest floral etchings on glass. Anjuna beach the spot for hippies, parties and techno also boasts of the amazing Albuquerque Mansion. The structure was built way back in 1920. The structure has a beautiful border made up of the octagonal towers. Even the Mangalore tile-roof of the mansion is marvelous.