GOA : Ashvem & Mandrem Beach
The Vibe:Wide sand, low huts and the north coast's quiet money.
Two adjoining beaches on the Pernem coast between Morjim and Arambol. Development here stayed low and comparatively upmarket, with wide sand throughout.
The sand runs unusually wide, broken by shallow creeks crossing to the sea. Huts sit far apart behind the treeline and the beach stays largely empty.
- Adjoining beaches on the Pernem coast between Morjim and Arambol
- Known for wide sand and comparatively low-density development
- A concentration of boutique beach huts and wellness retreats
- Shallow creeks cross the sand at several points along the stretch
Fit For
- 💕 Couples: "Wide empty sand and huts well spaced apart."
- 👨👩👧 Families: "Shallow water and room to spread out."
- 💎 Luxury travellers: "The most upmarket hut accommodation on the north coast."
- 🧳 Solo: "Quiet, safe and geared to longer stays."
Highlights
- Unusually wide sand, particularly at low tide
- Boutique beach huts and wellness retreats set behind the treeline
- Shallow creeks crossing the beach toward the sea
- Calm, shallow water compared with the beaches further south
- The walk north along the sand toward Arambol — Hidden Gem
- On the Pernem coast, roughly fifty minutes north of Calangute across the Chapora bridge.
- Access is via village lanes down to the sand; parking is informal.
- The two beaches connect on foot along the sand.
Food & Coffee Shops
Beach shacks and hut restaurants through the season, mostly walk-in.
Some of the boutique venues here do take bookings in peak weeks.
Insider Tips
Book huts early for December and January — capacity is genuinely limited.
Check the tide; low tide opens up a considerably wider beach.
The creeks crossing the sand are shallow but worth noting with young children.
Walk north to Arambol along the sand rather than driving.
Photography Tips
The width of the sand at low tide is the distinguishing feature — shoot wide.
Late light across the creeks gives the most distinctive compositions.
Things To Do Nearby
Arambol Beach — north along the same coast
Morjim Beach — south at the Chapora river mouth
Vagator Beach and Chapora Fort — across the river to the south
Arambol Beach — north along the same coast
Morjim Beach — south at the Chapora river mouth
Vagator Beach and Chapora Fort — across the river to the south






