Top LGBTQ+ Beaches in India
Radhanagar Beach, located on the Andaman Islands, is a sight to behold. The lush greenery sits right at the shoreline, where green and turquoise waters meet soft, white sand. Mother Earth certainly did her best work on this island, beckoning nature enthusiasts to the water's edge.
The beach is best for sunbathing and swimming, and there are palapas available on the sand. The beach has a gentle slope as you wade out in the water, so you'll never have to worry about dangerous sea currents or suddenly deep waters. There are no watersports on Radhanagar, giving you the simple joy of sand and sea. You can also visit Shiv Temple and Radhakrishna Temple near the beach, each a simplistic and rustic place of worship. There are a few restaurants where you can experience the Bengali-style and Chettinad-style cuisines -- be adventurous and have a bite of Dimer Dhokkar Dalna and Luchi, a dish of steamed cakes in a traditional curry. Barefoot Bar & Restaurant is a renowned dining spot, located within the beautiful Barefoot Resort.
The best time to visit is October to February, when the weather is at its best. The winter sunsets are absolutely breathtaking, with soft oranges and yellows coloring the sky and water. Radhanagar Beach is arguably the best beach in India, with safety, cleanliness, and beauty as its top contenders. If escaping reality is your goal, Radhanagar Beach is the place to reach it -- enjoy the serenity of this Indian beauty!
A sweeping mile long beach (1.6 kilometers) with no permanent structures, Palolem Beach is a wonderful place to spend a lazy day lounging in the sun, playing beach soccer, or going scuba diving (among dozens of other activities). With no permanent structures on the beach – temporary huts are erected every season here instead – Palolem Beach has a much more rustic and natural feel than other, more developed beaches. As night falls, the southern part of the beach turns into a silent disco where visitors can listen to their own tunes and dance on the beach as the waves crash at their feet.
Anjuna Beach is a popular destination for backpackers and budget travelers. While it has all the typical features of a Goan beach – soft sands, crystal blue waters, lounges, and umbrellas – Anjuna Beach has a unique feature: every Wednesday the Anjuna Beach Flea Market opens. Here, visitors can find a range of local vendors and food stands to enjoy. Generally, beachgoers can also enjoy windsurfing, parasailing, jet skiing, and swimming here. As night settles, the scene at Anjuna Beach transforms, and bars like Shiva Valley and Curlie’s open their doors until the wee hours of the night.
Located in the southern part of Goa, Patnem Beach is a beautiful 900-meter-long curve-shaped beach with light brown sand and some large black rocks in south India. This beach is 45 kilometers south of a city named Margao. The online edition of Time Out listed this beach as one of the “19 Best Beaches in Goa.” In addition, The Guardian also featured this beach in its 2013 article “A guide to Goa's unspoilt beaches,” and it also a favorite of Randall Kaplan, the world’s foremost beach expert who is known as Mr. Beach.
This beach in south Goa is open between 7:30 am and sunset.
Visited by thousands of tourists every year, Baga Beach is located in western India. Nestled next to the Arabian Sea, Baga Beach is famous for its beautiful views and dolphins. On top of a plethora of water sports, Baga Beach is located close to the beautiful Baga Creek. Palm trees and white waves are key attractions of Baga Beach. Baga Beach shares the calm waters and golden sands of its southern counterpart. Because it is a little further from Panaji, Baga Beach is less crowded and populated than Calangute Beach. Spend a day lounging in the sun, enjoying fresh seafood in the beach shacks, and cooling down in the water. After a full day, check out Café Mambo or Tito’s, two clubs perfect for the traveling night owl.
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