Varca Beach Holidays

From the breezy shores to the preserved Portuguese architecture, there's plenty of picture-perfect spots to fill your photo album at Varca Beach in South Goa. Well-preserved Loutolim's makes for a great day trip, with top sights like Shantadurga Temple and Church of Holy Spirit being the key places to visit.

Varda Beach would make most postcards envious, with its serene blue waters, soft white sands and mountainous landscape. Dunk a straw into a coconut and lay down on the shores for the ultimate relaxation session. There are plenty of traditional Indian restaurants along the strip for some spicy grub in the evening.

The lakes of the region tend to steal the show when it comes to selfie hot spots, whether its the 400-year old Bubbling Lake or the wildlife-covered pool at the Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary. Though, if you're more about a sail across the big blue, dolphin tours will top your sightseeing list.

Getaways to Varca Beach mean you can forget about ready-made supermarket kormas and treat your taste buds to the real deal. Cloves, cumin and saffron infuse most of the curries in the region, with fresh coconut milk bringing a mouth-wateringly creamy texture to signature seafood dishes.