The Bogmalo Beach, a small and sandy stretch, is
surrounded by three hills, lush with greenery. Unlike other beaches in Goa, this
attractive beach is clean and less crowded. The Bogmalo Beach Resort is huge
and dominates the beach.
How to get there?
The beach is 4km from Dabolim Airport, and 10km
southeast of Vasco, rather close to the airport. The crowded bus services
between Bogmalo and Vasco da Gama are an option, if you don't mind crowds.
Taxis are also available.
What to experience?
If you are through with your share of sun and sand,
you can venture out to enjoy the surroundings. You can go for fishing, trekking
or indulge in water sports. You can also pamper and recharge yourself at the
nearby Ayurvedic Centre.
Sao Jacinto Island is a beautiful, small island with
old houses and a lovely chapel. It is in the Mormugao Bay, 5km from Bogmalo,
off the Panaji-Vasco Highway.
Remains of a wrecked ship lie off Grande Island, which
is the main site for diving.
Issorcim is a small beach less than 2km from Bogmalo
beach. For anglers, it's an ideal place, being almost deserted, except for a
few villagers. To reach here, you have to take a left turn from the road which
forks 1.5km before you reach Bogmalo.
Healing touch: Just across the Bogmalo is an Ayurvedic
Centre, Sree Sankara Ayurvedic Centre. It is a worth visit.
Adventure Sports
You can indulge in windsurfing, diving and jet skiing.
This place is the venue for two Enterprise class sailing championships
significantly; Bogmalo beach is one of the few places in the country where you
can learn scuba diving from a PADI-approved diving school. Trekking from Bogmalo
to Hollant is a good option as one gets a memorable view of the Mormugao coast.
Safety information
Bogmalo Beach is safe for swimming. But you should not
swim further than waist-deep water except where there are lifeguards.
Eating out
There are a few beach shacks, which have seafood and
Continental dishes on their menu. More expensive options are also available.
Accommodation
There are a few decent options to stay in Bogmalo but
most of them have been given over to charter companies to host their clients.
