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| ⚫ | '''Miramar''' is the beach area of the [[Goa]]n capital of [[Panjim]], also known as [[Panaji]] and is one of the most visited beaches of Goa. It is one of the two only beaches in Panjim, other being [[Caranzalem|Caranzalem beach]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/Panjim-around/Goan-beaches-now-a-dumping-ground-for-garbage/105976.html|title=Goan beaches, now a dumping ground for garbage|date=6 September 2016|access-date=27 November 2016|newspaper=oHeraldo}}</ref> Many people, mostly tourists, come to this beach every day.<ref name="toi1">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Miramar-as-Metaphor/articleshow/55262363.cms|title=Miramar as Metaphor|date=5 November 2016|access-date=27 November 2016|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Originally named '''Porta de Gaspar Dias''' by the [[Portugal|Portuguese]], the name was then changed to Miramar. |
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| ⚫ | '''Miramar''' is the beach area of the [[Goa]]n capital of [[Panjim]], also known as [[Panaji]] and is one of the most visited beaches of Goa. It is one of the two only beaches in Panjim, other being [[Caranzalem|Caranzalem beach]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/Panjim-around/Goan-beaches-now-a-dumping-ground-for-garbage/105976.html|title=Goan beaches, now a dumping ground for garbage|date=6 September 2016|access-date=27 November 2016|newspaper=oHeraldo}}</ref> Many people, mostly tourists, come to this beach every day.<ref name="toi1">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Miramar-as-Metaphor/articleshow/55262363.cms|title=Miramar as Metaphor|date=5 November 2016|access-date=27 November 2016|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Miramar Beach was the venue for [[Beach Volleyball]] events of the [[2014 Lusofonia Games]].<ref>[http://lusofoniagames2014.gov.in/venue/miramar Miramar Beach, Panaji] ''lusofoniagames2014.gov.in''. Retrieved 14 August 2021</ref> Originally named '''Porta de Gaspar Dias''' by the [[Portugal|Portuguese]], the name was then changed to Miramar. |
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[[File:Miramar 24022016.jpg|thumb|Miramar Beach]] |
[[File:Miramar 24022016.jpg|thumb|Miramar Beach]] |
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Situated at the confluence of the [[Mandovi River]] and the [[Arabian Sea]],<ref name="toi1"/> it is a small beach that occasionally hosts some events.<ref name="navhind">{{cite web|url=http://www.navhindtimes.in/iffi-2016-khel-and-bioscope-combo-set-to-enthrall-audiences/|title=IFFI 2016: Khel and bioscope combo set to enthrall audiences|date=17 November 2016|access-date=27 November 2016|newspaper=The Navhind Times}}</ref> There are several educational institutions in the surrounding vicinity, including [[Dhempe College of Arts and Science]], |
Situated at the confluence of the [[Mandovi River]] and the [[Arabian Sea]],<ref name="toi1"/> it is a small beach that occasionally hosts some events.<ref name="navhind">{{cite web|url=http://www.navhindtimes.in/iffi-2016-khel-and-bioscope-combo-set-to-enthrall-audiences/|title=IFFI 2016: Khel and bioscope combo set to enthrall audiences|date=17 November 2016|access-date=27 November 2016|newspaper=[[The Navhind Times]]}}</ref> 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. |
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==How to reach== |
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===Airport=== |
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The closest airport is the Goa International Airport. The beach is a 30 minutes car ride from the airport. |
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===From Panjim=== |
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It is around 3 km from [[Panjim]]. The beach can be easily accessed by bus or cab, which would take around 12 minutes. |
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Alternatively, one can hire bikes from the Panjim bus stand.<ref name="Miramar India">{{cite web|url=https://www.india.com/travel/miramar-beach/how-to-reach/|title=Miramar Beach}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Miramar | |
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  Miramar Location of Miramar Beach in Goa  Miramar Miramar (India) | |
| Coordinates: 15°28′59″N 73°48′26″E / 15.48306°N 73.80722°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Goa |
Miramar is the beach area of the Goan capital of Panjim, also known as Panaji and is one of the most visited beaches of Goa. It is one of the two only beaches in Panjim, other being Caranzalem beach.[1] Many people, mostly tourists, come to this beach every day.[2] Miramar Beach was the venue for Beach Volleyball events of the 2014 Lusofonia Games.[3] Originally named Porta de Gaspar Dias by the Portuguese, the name was then changed to Miramar.
Situated at the confluence of the Mandovi River and the Arabian Sea,[2] it is a small beach that occasionally hosts some events.[4] 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
[edit]Airport
[edit]The closest airport is the Goa International Airport. The beach is a 30 minutes car ride from the airport.
From Panjim
[edit]It is around 3 km from Panjim. 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.[5]
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References
[edit]- ^ "Goan beaches, now a dumping ground for garbage". oHeraldo. 6 September 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ a b "Miramar as Metaphor". The Times of India. 5 November 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ Miramar Beach, Panaji lusofoniagames2014.gov.in. Retrieved 14 August 2021
- ^ "Miramar Beach".