Morjim

Morjim is a village in North Goa.

Understand
Morjim is a village situated in North Goa in the Pernem district on the north bank of the Chapora River estuary. It is home to a variety of birds and to the Olive ridley sea turtle. It has become known as "Little Russia" due to the concentration of Russian expatriates living there.

Get in
Many buses connect Morjim with Panaji and Mapusa. A taxi from the airport takes about an hour to get to Morjim and costs about ₹1000.

Get around
Most places in Morjim itself are within walking distance (or rent a bike). It is easy to get to most places in North Goa on a scooter (ask at your hotel for rentals). If you're going further afield, public buses are plentiful and inexpensive or you can splurge on a taxi or car hire.

See
Far from Goa's main population centers and resorts, Morjim is a relatively quiet and untraveled beach. Lifeguards are on duty from sunrise to sunset and, in season, the water is pleasant for wading and swimming.

Do
This place is popular among kitesurfers due shallow depth of the sea and very wide beach. Rentals are easily available at the beach itself. Kitesurfing Goa provides advance rentals and classes.

Eat
Numerous restaurants offering pizzas, Goan, and North Indian cuisine dot the beaches along Morjim.

Drink
Nightlife is vibrant here.