Varca beach and sunset on Goa

Varka Beach is a long, open sandy beach along the Arabian Sea. It’s very pleasant to walk along the beach at sunrise and sunset. The beach is completely empty because the local people don’t usually go there

The beach stretches for 10 kilometers, and you can walk along it to the neighboring town. There are no private hotel beaches here — the beach is public. When leaving the hotel to go to the beach, you need to sign a register with the security guard, as the hotel does not take responsibility for you on the beach area

There are small beach restaurants, called shacks, along the beach. We had lunch and dinner there, enjoying seafood dishes

Sometimes cows walk along the beach. But in Goa, a cow isn’t considered a sacred animal, but rather a potential fresh steak. Here, they are well-fed and look similar to our European cows. In Gokarna, however, I saw different cows on the streets — thin, dark brown in color, and smaller in size

The beach is always this empty. Indians don’t sunbathe or swim. They believe that if they step into the water, a demon might drag them to the bottom of the sea. Sometimes they sit fully dressed on the sand near the water, just soaking their feet. The bravest might wade in up to their waist, still wearing their jeans. Most of them can’t swim

This is what a typical beach restaurant — a shack — looks like

Preparations for another wedding — there will be a vibrant ceremony here in the evening.

On the beach, people sell jewelry and offer henna painting. The jewelry costs between 300 and 1,000 rupees. Each woman has her own designated spot on the beach. Usually, there’s a 2- or 3-year-old child sitting in the bushes nearby, sometimes even several children. Occasionally, you see couples working together: the man sells bedspreads, while the woman does henna painting and sells jewelry.

The jewelry is marketed as being made of silver, but that’s not true, and henna designs are extremely overpriced. In the hotel, all of this is much cheaper. I was charged $25 for a henna design.

“The most soulful place on the beach was a small restaurant, or as they call it here, a shack, named Pereiraz. We spent many pleasant hours there. The waiter, Mithun (Misha), is incredibly charismatic and makes you feel welcome. It’s especially nice to sit at the bar during sunset, drinking beer, eating garlic prawns, and enjoying the views, the calmness, and the overall sense of tranquility. Dinner at the restaurant costs around 1,000 rupees on average

Garlic shrimp are my favorite.

Fresh vegetable salad

It gets dark very quickly. The sun starts to set at 6 PM, and by 7 PM it’s already dark

Sunset in Goa

One evening, the sky lit up in incredible colors. There was only one sunset that vivid. I stood there stunned, mouth open, unable to believe that what I was seeing was realіІ

The photo captures a stunning sunset over the sea. The sky is painted in shades of pink and purple, creating soft gradients and a romantic atmosphere. Gentle waves roll onto the shore, reflecting the pink hues of the sky in the water, adding even more magic to the scene. On the horizon, the line of the sea stretches calmly, with faint silhouettes of boats or distant waves. Overall, the image radiates tranquility and the beauty of a tropical evening, as nature puts on a breathtaking light show

This video captures a breathtaking sunset over the sea. The sky gradually transforms into vivid shades of pink and purple, while gentle waves shimmer in the colorful light. The sound of the ocean adds to the peaceful and mesmerizing atmosphere. It’s a perfect moment of natural beauty and tranquility, showcasing the magic of a tropical evening