The Vagator beach in North Goa is located at a distance of 24 kilometres from Panaji, the capital of Goa. The beach lies on the northern side of the Bardez taluka. Vagator is an attractive little bay between rocky headlands with a small series of small beaches particularly attractive in the early morning. The beach offers a vast stretch of soft white sands, coconut palms which has been a major tourist attraction. There are two fresh water springs in Vagator. One is located at the foot of a hill at the north Vagator beach, the other being in Ozrant, and is called Zor in the local language.

The Vagator beach is separated by barely a couple of kilometres of cliff tops and parched grassland from its nearest neighbour, the Anjuna Beach. A desultory collection of dilapidated farmhouses and picturesque Old Portuguese bungalows are scattered around a network of leafy lanes. The Chapora Fort offers a splendid view of the adjoining coast and the hills at a distance. This 500 years old fort was built by the Portuguese to secure their fortress from the Marathas.

Vagator is a popular beach however, a little further south of this main beach is a more sedate beach known as Little Vagator or Ozran beach. This beach accommodates a fresh water pool. Swimming is in the calm and cool water is worth an experience. Shopping enthusiasts can look forward to a wide range of souvenirs and garments at the local markets, largely sold by hawk ers.

Little Vagator also has a number of good eating-places. Good number of cafes and seafood joints provides shade and sustenance to the crowd visiting the beach. Few of them also offer Indian dishes in addition to the usual fish rich Goan specialties. During the tourist season, the Vagator beach is a favourite venue for mid night parties. Thus the scenic view of the Arabian Sea and the soft silvery beaches has made the Vagator beach a desired tourist destination.

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