One of the prettiest settings in the north Goa, Vagator and Chapora charm lies in the series of rusty cliffs, unheralded greenery and picturesque background. Vagator and Chapora are two small villages, which are the center of wild parties. The place is always crowded with religious party buffs and backpackers. They set camp here for many days, sometimes for months. Vagator lies at the northern end of the Calangute beach and gained popularity because of its obscurity and famous Chapora Fort.



Vagator and Chapora is a nice place to observe the rural life of Goa. A fishing village, Chapora is a home to number villagers in traditional attire. The women here are housewives as well as sellers. In their colorful dresses they are seen higgling and pawning fish by the roadside. Touring around the village is a nice experience where old people have numerous stories of sea. Vagator is much younger beach than Anjuna. The beach also hold many trance parties and an attractive place for swimming. Chapora has no beach but famous for its ancient fort and rural life. There are small roadside beer pubs that sell cheap booze. A freaky 'Doctor Death' clinic is not the right place for treatment but surely a disturbingly provocative thing to see. A pharmacy where no one even get a headache tablet but plenty morphine based product available.

Sights And Activities

Chapora Fort
This medieval Portuguese fort was built in 1617 on the rocky headland. This ruined fort has demarcated Chapora and Vagator. Climbing up through the lava bedecked black rock stepping stones to get a magnificent view of coastal area.

Rural Life
To visit the rural villages in Chapora is becoming a common tourist activity. The tiny cottages with beautiful gardens is a rare village scenery in India. The villages are mostly inhabited by fishermen. Every morning they sail on the salty water with their heavy net and small boats. When not in work, these boats are mutely lie on the sand and become playing instrument for village kids. Due to rising tourist population in the Chapora village, few cottages are built in the area. No doubt it is a perfect place for newly wed couple.

Shopping
Though no shopping complex to serve the tourists but small market in the Chapora village is a nice place to shop some exquisite souvenirs. Artifacts like candelabras made of exquisite blue china woven baskets and earthen pots are good things to buy. Savor the exclusive delicacy made up of coconut and banana.