Miramar,Goa,India

Miramar Beach is situated 3 kms from Panaji in North Goa. A lovely golden beach of soft sand girdled with palm trees facing the blue Arabian Sea, is the nearest to Panaji. Miramar is an urban beach where the Mandovi River meets the Arabian Sea. 

Miramar Beach of Goa is also known as ‘Gasper Dias’. Miramar is a Portuguese word and it shows the Portuguese influence on the Goan culture.  In Portuguese, the word Miramar stands for “Viewing the Sea”.

Miramar beach is favorite shelter of migratory birds, some hundreds of north Indian bird species like Gulls and Plovers are visible here during the winter season. 

Like other Goa beaches, one will not find many of the shacks to enjoy the local food. But there at the entry gate to the beach, one will get Papdi Chaat and Bhel Chaat that is too mouthwatering. It is also a great place for shopping in the nearby road. One can get the influence of the Konkani fishermen here in the beach and the adjacent area.

Miramar, means viewing the sea, is one of the best beaches in Goa which is famous for the tremendous view of Arabian Sea from this beach and walking at evening along with coast line during moonlight also a good experience at Miramar beach. This beach mainly becomes crowded at night by both locals and foreigners.

The accommodation arrangements are available at the various beach resorts and hotels on the Miramar Beach itself. Therefore the tourists find all the facilities within the close vicinity of the Miramar Beach. Whether it is shopping, sightseeing, tourist destinations or the festive hue of the fishermen Konkanis ; alike other Goa beaches you find here every activity that comprises of your entertainment list.

How to Reach :

By Air: There have only one Airport in Goa located at Dabolim about 32 km away from Bambolim Beach. It is an international airport and the international flights from the country of Qatâr, Dubai, Shárjah, Kuwait, Britain, Germâny, Netherlands, Russia, and the major cities of India are available here. After reaching to the airport you can easily reach to Miramar with a four wheeler car.

By Road: Miramar beach is directly connected to Panaji (3 km away) Bus Station. There have lots of government (Kadamba Transport Corporation, KTC) and private bus operator from Panaji bus station to Miramar. You can also hire a private Taxi to reach here. It takes around 15 minutes to reach Miramar Beach by Bus from Panjim. Normally, local travels are provided with the automobiles of Bus, motorcycle, taxis and auto-rickshaws.

By Railway: Nearest rail station of Miramar Beach located at Karmali (Karmali Railway Station) about 12 km away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach at Miramar Beach from the Station via Panjim bus station. Other important railway stations are located little away at Margao and Vasco Da Gama.

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