South Goa is an absolute paradise. Over 15 miles of uninterrupted white sand from Velsao all the way down to Mobor, fringed by coconut trees and backing on to sand dunes or paddy fields. Each section of the beach takes its name from the nearest hamlet or fishing village and in some places is as wide as a football pitch. It's the most uncommercialised part of Goa and remains unspoilt, stunningly beautiful and a magnet for birdlife.

Some large hotels have now been built offering great comfort and luxury and well disguised by established gardens. Indeed, their existence will only be brought to your attention by the beach shacks that have sprung up around the hotel entrances. It takes a whole day to walk the full length of the beach; at points there is absolutely no-one else to be seen, we advise frequent stops at the beach shacks to rehydrate along the way. Alternatively, hire a bicycle to make the journey a little quicker. If your idea of a holiday is total relaxation in exquisite surroundings then South Goa is definitely the place to choose.