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Morjim Beach, Goa is one of those spots that guarantee that your holiday in Goa would be a memorable one. Located in Pernem Province of North Goa, this is a beach that best combines the beauty of nature with the best tourist amenities available. Its strategic location at the mouth of Zuari River which languidly joins the Arabian Sea adds plenty to the already overwhelming charm of Morjim Beach, Goa. |
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Beach Overview
Morjim Beach, Goa is one of those spots that guarantee that your holiday would be a memorable one. Located in Pernem Province of North Goa, this is a beach that best combines the beauty of nature with the best tourist amenities available.Its strategic location at the mouth of Zuari River which languidly joins the Arabian Sea adds plenty to the already overwhelming charm of Morjim Beach, Goa.
Though the beach is a hot favorite for both national and international tourists, it remains untouched by the evils of commercialization retaining its rustic beauty and charm.The beach is declared a protected area because it is the regular nesting place of the Olive Ridley turtles, which might be the reason why Morjim Beach, Goa is still enjoying its virgin beauty.
GeneralAccommodation Info
You will find that Morjim Beach, Goa offers all kinds of accommodation from the merest basic to the most comfortable one – though not 5-star luxurious. A few places worth mention here are the Montego Bay Beach Village (3-star hotel), which is located right on the beach to offer you the most magnificent view and comfort.
Another comfortable place to stay is Papa Jolly’s (3-star), also located on Morjim Beach, Goa. You will find here clean rooms with all the regular amenities and a very friendly battery of staff.
Food /Restaurant Info
You will find plenty of shacks in and around the Morjim Beach, Goa which offer great food – especially the seafood. There are a few restaurants that are attached to their resorts, which offer delectable fares.
Take your pick and try out any of these beach-side shacks. The prices and the cuisine served are very similar – so if you ate at one, you ate at all.
Beach Location
Morjim Beach, Goa is about 30 kms away from Panjim/ Panaji the Capital City of Goa, about 55 kms from Dabolim airport and about 20 kms from Pernem railway station.
Main Attractions and Sites (in and around the beach)
One of the central attractions of Morjim Beach, Goa are the Olive Ridley turtles which come in during the peak season for nesting. If you are there between September and February you would have the chance of not sighting these massive beasts, but also watch their hatchings make their way to the sea. This is a fascinating experience to say the least.
User reviews
Average user rating from: 3 user(s)
"Great place to chill out, see amazing sunsets and maybe turtles!"
| Date of Stay: | March 2010 |
| I am from: | Mumbati |
| Travelling Style: | Group of friends |
| Good Points: | Morjim beach, seeing turtles eggs hatching, sunsets |
| Bad Points: | gets very hot in March |
If you looking for a great place to chill out, see amazing sunsets and experience laid back Goa India life.. then look no further than Morjim beach! Very relaxed atmosphere, life here almost at a turtle’s pace! :) Morjim beach is also a nesting site for Olive Ridley turtles. If you lucky enough to see them hatch and crawl to the sea, come between November and March.
"Budget yoga holiday in India!"
| Date of Stay: | March 2011 |
| I am from: | Brighton |
| Travelling Style: | Leisure |
| Good Points: | Sushumna Yoga, Morjim beach |
| Bad Points: | service at guesthouse very slow |
Wow! Always dreamed of practicing yoga in a beautiful tropical location close to a beach, and now that special moment has come true!!! ? I was looking at places in Greece and Thailand to practice yoga but prices were way out of my budget. What better place to practice yoga than in India and after reading some travel reviews I decided Sushumna Yoga in Morjim beach Goa was the place for me.
I wasn’t disappointed! From the moment you arrive in Goa / India life changes very quickly, you are transported into a tropical paradise of times past… A mix of the old and new passes you by and you become very curious to see where you will end up next! The adventure begins…
Stayed at Montego Beach Village in a fantastic tent accommodation on Morjim beach near the sea! Tent was basic but clean and bed comfortable. And having the sound of the waves put me to sleep at night was heavenly! ?
Practicing yoga at Sushumna Yoga nearby to the guesthouse was a life changing experience for me. The instructors were wonderful, authentic and learned more than I could have imagined.
And the best part… Morjim beach!! Almost deserted at times, feels like you have an entire beach to yourself! Beautiful blue water, white sand and great for sunbathing. And the jungle of palm trees around confirms that you are in paradise!
"Big Chill Festival @ Morjim Beach Goa!"
| Date of Stay: | April 2007 |
| I am from: | Germany |
| Travelling Style: | Group of friends |
| Good Points: | festivals, beach, dolphin trips |
| Bad Points: | not many hotels |
Was traveling with friends in 2007 all across India and found out UK Big Chill Festival was coming to Goa. The venue was on Morjim beach in north Goa… great place to have a festival! The backdrop of the main stage was the Arabian Sea, an amazing beach and the most beautiful sunsets. Then we saw Mad Professor, Norman Jay, Coldcut, etc.. playing and the place was full of tourist from all over the world/India dancing the night away for 3 days! Met some great people and had the best time.
But we did have trouble finding accommodation when we arrived since all the hotels in north Goa were full due to the festival. We almost had to sleep on the beach when a room opened up at the La Vaiencia Beach Resort right in Morjim… with a swimming pool… We were lucky and we knew it! Festival next door, beautiful beach in front, swimming pool downstairs, great Indian food and hotel staff were really nice. Nothing more we could ask for!
Morjim beach itself is gorgeous… it stretches for a few kilometers, at sunrise and sunset you can take a boat trip to see dolphins, there’s also a protected turtle nesting area and the beach is almost deserted. And it’s not too far from Anjuna and Baga beaches. Really nice place…. Will come back!
