Status: Listed with current timings on the official Odisha Tourism site (checked 29 Oct 2026).
Beach of the old port town of Gopalpur in Ganjam, with a colonial lighthouse and fishing boats on the sand.
Gopalpur was once a busy colonial port, and its lighthouse still stands above the beach. The golden sand is lined with traditional fishing boats, and seafood and sunset walks are the main draw. Brahmapur railway station is the nearest railhead.
Long sandy South Goa beach 8 km from Margao.
Beach near Balasore where the sea recedes 3-5 km at low tide, leaving a wide walkable seabed.
Busy North Goa beach running from Candolim to Baga, called the "Queen of Beaches".
Crowded family and party beach just north of Calangute with Tito's Lane nightlife.
Rocky North Goa beach known for bars, the Wednesday flea market and trance-era party history.
Bohemian far-north beach with a freshwater lake, paragliding and a laid-back crowd.
Wide, shallow North Goa beach popular for kitesurfing.
Quiet South Goa beach near Palolem, good for sunbathing and swimming.