Miramar is the beach area of the

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n capital of

Panjim Panaji (; also known as Panjim) is the capital of the Indian state of Goa and the headquarters of North Goa district. Previously, it was the territorial capital of the former Portuguese India. It lies on the banks of the Mandovi river estuary i ...

, also known as

Panaji Panaji (; also known as Panjim) is the capital of the Indian state of Goa and the headquarters of North Goa district. Previously, it was the territorial capital of the former Portuguese India. It lies on the banks of the Mandovi river estuary ...

and is one of the most visited beaches of Goa. It is one of the two only beaches in Panjim, other being Caranzalem beach. Many people, mostly tourists, come to this beach every day. Miramar Beach was the venue for

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events of the 2014 Lusofonia Games.Miramar Beach, Panaji
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, the name was then changed to Miramar. Miramar 24022016

Situated at the confluence of the

Mandovi River The Mahadayi/Mandovi River (''Mandovi'', pronounced ), also known as Mahadayi or Mhadei river, is described as the lifeline of the Indian state of Goa. The Mandovi and the Zuari are the two primary rivers in the state of Goa. Mandovi joins w ...

and the

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, it is a small beach that occasionally hosts some events. There are several educational institutions in the surrounding vicinity, including Dhempe College of Arts and Science, V. M. Salgaonkar College of Law and Sharada Mandir High School. Clube Gaspar de Dias and a popular café are nearby.

How to reach

Airport

The closest airport is the Goa International Airport. The beach is a 30 minutes car ride from the airport.

From Panjim

It is around 3 km from

. The beach can be easily accessed by bus or cab, which would take around 12 minutes. Alternatively, one can hire bikes from the Panjim bus stand.

References

{{Reflist Beaches of Goa Geography of Panaji Beaches of North Goa district