Miramar, Goa Explained

Miramar
Pushpin Map:India Goa#India
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Miramar Beach in Goa
Coordinates:15.4831°N 73.8072°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Goa

Miramar is the beach area of the Goan capital of Panjim, also known as Panaji and is one of the most visited beaches of Goa. It is one of the two only beaches in Panjim, other being Caranzalem beach.[1] Many people, mostly tourists, come to this beach every day.[2] Miramar Beach was the venue for Beach Volleyball events of the 2014 Lusofonia Games.[3] Originally named Porta de Gaspar Dias by the Portuguese, the name was then changed to Miramar.

Situated at the confluence of the Mandovi River and the Arabian Sea,[2] it is a small beach that occasionally hosts some events.[4] There are several educational institutions in the surrounding vicinity, including Dhempe College of Arts and Science, V. M. Salgaonkar College of Law and Sharada Mandir High School. Clube Gaspar de Dias and a popular café are nearby.

How to reach

Airport

The closest airport is the Goa International Airport. The beach is a 30 minutes car ride from the airport.

From Panjim

It is around 3 km from Panjim. The beach can be easily accessed by bus or cab, which would take around 12 minutes.Alternatively, one can hire bikes from the Panjim bus stand.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Goan beaches, now a dumping ground for garbage. 6 September 2016. 27 November 2016. oHeraldo.
  2. Web site: Miramar as Metaphor. 5 November 2016. 27 November 2016. The Times of India.
  3. http://lusofoniagames2014.gov.in/venue/miramar Miramar Beach, Panaji
  4. Web site: IFFI 2016: Khel and bioscope combo set to enthrall audiences. 17 November 2016. 27 November 2016. The Navhind Times.
  5. Web site: Miramar Beach.