Ashwem Beach offers beautiful ocean vistas fringed by the fronds of swaying coconut palms. Ashwem Beach in Goa is famous for its fine white sand and shallow depth of the sea. The lack of too many hotels, cottages, and other units in Ashvem are a blessing in disguise for those seeking solitude at the beach. Needless to mention, nightlife at Ashwem Beach is pretty much absent. There are still a few beach huts and shacks, but the absence of beach resorts in Ashvem is an ideal situation for a peaceful day. Food varieties at these Ashwem Beach shacks range from Goan to Continental and almost everything in between.

Attractions in Ashwem Beach

Ashwem Beach is one of the best beaches in Goa, but there is more to explore around the beach. Some of the best attractions around the beach are -

St. Cajetan’s Church: This beautiful Church located in Old Goa resembles St. Peter’s Basilica of Rome as its architecture has been inspired by St. Peter’s Basilica. Tourists are fascinated by carvings, sculptures, and altar of this church. This is a must-visit place for visitors as there are plenty of photography opportunities, history, and heritage associated with St. Cajetan's Church.

Chapora Fort: Chapora fort is one of the most popular forts in Goa. It came to light in recent years as one of the Bollywood hit movies “Dil Chahta Hai” was shot at this place. One can experience the scenic beauty around this place as it is surrounded by Chapora River on one side and Arabian Sea on two of its sides.

Morjim Beach: Morjim Beach is located in North Goa. It is also called as Little Russia due to a large Russian population residing close to this beach. Morjim Beach also witnesses the immigration of the well-known Olive Ridley turtles who come here for nesting and hatching every year.

Arambol Beach: Arambol beach is also situated in North Goa, and is not explored by visitors as such. Surrounded by a freshwater lake and coconut trees, it is also a great place to enjoy sunsets and paraglide. The beach has an abundance of shacks which serve numerous varieties of drinks and food, and also has wifi to offer to visitors.

Nightlife in Ashwem Beach

Ashwem Beach is not only exciting and enthusiastic during the day, it lights up even more at night. Ashwem Beach nightlife is as famous as the adventures that the beach offers during the day. One can enjoy the DJ and dance to the rhythm of their beats in the nightclubs. Some of the vivacious Ashwem Beach nightclubs and lounges include Club Cabana, Nyex Beach Club, Primrose Cafe Club, Bora Bora, and Sporting Heroes Rocks to name a few.

Club Cabana: It is a well-known club in Goa and one of the best nightclubs in Asia. This is the party place throughout the entire week, is also visited by national and international celebrities. Visitors can dance to the tunes of DJs from around the world who come at this club to play.

Nyex Beach Club: This club is known for its drinks, food, terrace, lounge, and pool. Nyex Beach Club allows the visitors to relax during the day and enjoy the soothing music played by DJs till late night.

Primrose Cafe Club: Primrose One can spot many foreigners especially Russians at this club. Primrose Cafe Club is a great place to enjoy the music, food, and company of friends. The ambience of this place is positive, and the dance vibes make even a non-dancer move to the beats.

Bora Bora: This is a Russian owned lounge cum restaurant, and attracts huge crowds of foreigners. The electric music is played all the time and makes the atmosphere energetic.

There are no water sports at Ashwem Beach, unlike other beaches of North Goa. However, visitors can take a lovely morning walk on the 1.5-km long beach, enjoy lunch at a shack on Ashwem Beach, and after resting in the afternoon, enjoy sunset views and explore the area in the evening. The best time to visit Ashwem Beach in Goa is October through February. This peak season in Goa also coincides with the nesting season for the Olive Ridley Turtles. Although, Morjim Beach is a better place to see these turtles in their natural habitat.