Majorda Beach

Majorda Beach in Salcete taluka is a long, clean stretch of sand north of Colva. The village of Majorda is famous across Goa for its bakers, and local tradition credits it with being the place where Goans first learned to bake bread under Portuguese influence. The beach is wide and peaceful, with a few shacks and resorts. It is good for swimming, long walks and quiet sunsets. The area is popular with visitors who want to stay close to Margao and the airport without the crowds of Colva. Fishing activity continues along parts of the beach. Majorda village has old Portuguese houses and churches. It is worth the trip for a relaxed beach with a local culinary story.