about Goa pearl of the orient: A short guide to; Morjim beach, north Goa

Morjim beach, north Goa

Morjim beach

Morjim beach is located in Pernem taluka, north Goa. It is the southern most in an uninterupted series of beaches on the coast from Chapora river to terekhol river, approx. 13km in total. Morjim beach is about 2,5km long.The beach stretches from the chapora river bank to a large rock on the beach, this is where Morjim beach ends and Ashvem beach begins. Morjim beach is one of three beaches in Goa, the others are Agonda beach and Galgibagh beach, where the state Forest Department operates a very successfull conservation programe for the olive Ridley sea turtle. The village of Morjim lies stretched out out behind the beach. The village as such is nothing more than a collection of houses, but a very pleasant one as such. The landscape is a beautiful mix of jungle forest and palm tree grooves, agricultural land and well kept houses. Morjim has been getting some attention lately about the situation with Russian expat’s, it has even been named 'Little Russia' or ‘Morjimograd’. Apparently the area has seen a rise in crime and crime related incidents, this is blamed on the many Russians living here. To read more about this, here’s a link to the wikipedia article about the situation.

Places to stay, eat & drink

Accommodation in Morjim is mostly for long-term stay, mostly in villas, small hotels or in a rented house. On the Northern part of Morjim beach, close to Ashvem beach, there are a number of places renting huts right on the beach, decent huts go for around Rs1000-1500. All along the beach there are shacks for meals and cold drinks For more info on villas and hotels, here’s a prepared google search to help you.

Things to do

Except for eating, drinking and relaxing on the beach, Morjim beach offers Water sports and trips, fishing and dolpin sigthing, with local fishermen. The area around Morjim is scenic, with lush landscape and quaint villages. All the north Goa beaches and other things to see and do are within easy reach for day trips.

Getting there & away

Dabolim airport, the only airport in Goa, is approx. 60km’s from Morjim. The nearest Train station is Pernem or Tivim near Mapusa and the nearest Kadamba bus stand is in central Mapusa. To reach Morjim from Mapusa or Pernem you can continue by local bus or taxi.

Getting around

Getting around in Goa is easy. Goa is a small state with relatively short distances, transportation is easy to find and inexpensive. The following options are the most common.

-By taxi: read more about taxi in Goa here

-By bus: read more about buses in Goa here

-By scooter or motorbike: read more about renting a scooter or motorbike in Goa here