Sinquerim Beach

Sinquerim is the first beach you'll get to as you head northwest after crossing the Mandovi from Panaji. Along with Bogmalo, also in the Bardez district, it's one of the few beaches where you can rent windsurfers, water skis, and other water toys without having to be a guest at a hotel. It's much cheaper to rent equipment from these places, but check the condition of the equipment and make sure lifejackets are provided; also check, if possible, with others on the beach to verify adequate supervision. Stretching in front of the Taj resorts, this small, sandy beach can get fairly crowded with tourists and vendors. The water, however, is clean, and the consistent waves make for good bodysurfing.