Mobor Beach: A Sandy Paradise

Rheetika Desai  : C183212

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One of the most happening and ecstatic beaches in Goa, Mobor Beach is located at the southern-end of the Velsao- Cavelossim beach stretch. Mobor beach is a beautiful, tranquil and clean beach. The beach is located close to the mouth of the river Sal which is preferred over other beaches for its impeccably clean white sands and crystal clear waters. The Mobor beach in Goa is one of the most popular tourist sites in the city and is located at a distance of 18 km. from Margao city.

It is known for having one of the most fantastical picturesque views and is also popular for the adventure sports, impelling parties and a number of shows that are held here. Mobor beach is surrounded with water from three sides providing us with a captivating view of the nature. It is, thus, the most crowded and the noisiest beach in South Goa.

History:

Named after the nearest village, Mobor Beach was left unexplored till the 1980s. It is noteworthy that the beach was explored till 1980s. Before 1980s, Mobor beach was a barren stretch of land with a few huts. It was after the 1980s that it gained prominence due to the opening of a number of luxury hotels there. 

When you keenly admire the Mobor Beach, it feels like the River Sal envelopes the beach and then joins the Arabian Sea.The sand dunes and the coconut palms that grow here add to the incandescent beauty of the place.The Sal River flows quietly on the other side to meet the Arabian Sea. There are cruises on the Sal, dolphin and bird tours.

I visited this beach in the month of march along with my friends. I wanted to know more about this place so I stepped into the Pearl beach café and found one guy, he was more willing to tell us. He said “Every year thousands of tourists come to the beach to indulge in water sports. 

In fact, the Mobor beach is famous for water sports. It is an ideal location for the adventure tourists which offer water sports like water skiing, water surfing, jet ski, banana and bump rides and parasailing. Moreover, this is one of those beaches which is having the option of biking on the beach, which happens to be the top favorite activity of all the tourists coming here.  You can also do some underwater fishing or oysters catching. 

White sand Beach

It is very difficult to find white sand beach in India, but if you go to Mobor you will get your dreams come true. The water is Crystal clear water. The sand here is very fine and light in colour, perfect for walking across barefoot and is very tempting to take a swim here. In some places separate natural bays appeared. Here you can take your sunbathes absolutely safely and away from prying eyes and noise.  You will see fishermen sorting and drying there catch on the beach.

Best Time to Visit:

Mobor Beach can be visited all through the year. However, the best time to visit the beach is between the months of September and March. I reached there at around 2:30 so it was very hot. The sun does get very warm around noon and after. I would recommend a morning or late afternoon visit.  

Places to Stay:

There are many luxury hotels and resorts near the beach. The Leela palace , Holiday Inn Resort, the Leela, Veeniola Holiday Home and Bamboo House and many more  are some good accommodation options near the beach.

Access to the beach is through a luxury resort. For this reason, tourist sometimes  mistake this to be a private beach. However Mobor beach is definitely open to the public. Directly opposite the beach road is a road that leads to the mouth of the Sal river.

The Mobor beach is fairly isolated suitable for those in search of complete peace and relaxation. One can find plenty of lounge chairs and umbrellas here for the utmost in comfort.

Places to Eat:

There are numerous beach shacks and  refreshment stalls near the beach offering lip-smacking dishes, Goan dishes and seafood at reasonable prices and snacks from different cuisines. Sams Beach Shack, Pearl's Beach Café, Cafe Beach Hut, Betty's, Riverview, Fisherman’s Wharf, Golden Eye restaurant, Mike’s Palace and Joe’s River Cove are some famous restaurants near the beach where you can enjoy delicious food.

The Mobor beach has a lot of beachside local shops where one can get some souvenirs, gifts, antiques and is lined with a number of shops selling colorful handicrafts to take back home. 

Getting There:

I visited this beach with my friends. We went together on own bikes. we started from Navelim and it took us about half an hour to reach the place. It is easy to reach Mobor Beach as it is well-connected to major parts of the state. Another way is Madgaon in Margao city is the nearest railway station to Mobor Beach which is set at a distance of 1km. On reaching the railway station, tourists can take taxi or bus to reach the beach.Buses are also available form Kadamba bus stand. Ferry services are also available from North Goa to this beach in South Goa.

 So, if you want to stay in South Goa and yet enjoy the parties, water sports, and other activities, then Mobor could be your choice. So the next time you plan for a holiday, opt for this exclusive destination for having the best of time!