Arambol Beach
The northernmost hippie-style beach in Goa, where sunset drum circles, yoga classes and a freshwater lake keep backpackers lingering.
Arambol lies at the northernmost point of North Goa and retains the hippie atmosphere of the 1960s and 70s. The beach street is lined with yoga, meditation and hand-drum classes and budget guesthouses. Every sunset, people gather in drum circles on the sand to play and dance spontaneously, a signature scene here. Heading north along the beach and over the rocks brings you to Sweet Water Lake, a freshwater lake right beside the sea with jungle behind it. The cliffs above are also a paragliding take-off point. It is about 45 km from Panaji, so it's best to stay nearby or ride a scooter there. Beach shacks typically operate from late October to April.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ashwem Beach
- Morjim Beach
- Chapora Fort
- Vagator Beach
- Anjuna Flea Market
- Arpora Saturday Night Market
- Baga Beach
- Mapusa Friday Market