North Goa vs South Goa — Where Should You Stay?

How They Compare

• Beaches — North is busier and more commercial; South is quieter and far less built up
• Nightlife — almost entirely northern, concentrated around Baga, Anjuna and Vagator
• Food — the North has the denser café and restaurant scene, especially Assagao and Anjuna
• Cost — day-to-day spending is generally lower in the North; South leans resort-priced
• Travel — Mopa Airport serves the North, Dabolim the South; the drive between the two ends of Goa runs 1.5 to 2 hours