Vagator Chapora

An attractive bay between rocky headlands with a series of small beaches to the South, Vagator -Chapora Beach is located at Bardez taluk, North Goa, 22 Km north of Panaji and 9kms from Mapusa, headquarters of Bardez Taluk. Vagator beach lying at the northern end of the Calangute beach, attained popularity because of its seclusion and the nearby Chapora Fort. Lined with coconut groves and shady palm trees, the picturesque Vagator beach is a favourite venue for mid night parties during the tourist season. The other famous beach in Goa, Anjuna lies 3kms to the south of Vagator. 

Vagator, one of the most photographed beaches in Goa, is divided into Big Vagator, Middle Vagator (Tel Aviv beach) and Little Vagator (Ozran), by a few rocks. To reach the beach one has to climb down a hill. It is a pleasure walk from the Mapusa road side, as there is a lot of greenery alongside. 

To get to the Ozran beach (also known as Little Vagator, mini vagator or Little Israel), one has to walk about a minute down a steep cliff by using the concrete steps or using a small path that goes downhill. A pretty secluded beach, surrounded by numerous palm trees, Ozran is divided by a rocky headway. The beach is fairly spread out and more quieter. One can find an impressive sculpture face of Lord Shiva on a rock by an unknown sculptor from the hippie era which goes hidden under the waves during high tides.  Sunset view is amazing from the beach. 

The Big or the North Vagator beach, 3 km away from the Ozran beach is a long white sandy beach located to the north. This northern beach is more crowded than the southern beach. Mostly visited by Indian tourists, it is by a seaside headland. The beach area has a car park and has lots of stalls selling trinkets, clothes, soft drinks and snacks. The famous Chapora fort overlooks the beach.

North Vagator Beach is considered safer for swimming than the Ozran Beach. Lifeguards are available at North Vagator beach, but not at Ozran Beach.