Chapora Jetty
Chapora Jetty is located in the coastal village of Chapora. Situated at Chapora River estuary lying alongside a beach stretch in North Goa that is around 10 km. from Mapusa, a City in Northern Goa. Chapora Jetty is nestled in the shadow of Chapora Fort, an Old Portuguese fort which on the opposite, northern side of the headland from Vagator.

This Harbour is laid far in a creek, well protected from the waves of the open sea. Against the modern quay and further out in the creek, modern fishing boats are moored and anchored together with simple dugouts and small wooden boats. Within a stone's throw from the dockside, on the beach, large amounts of fishing boats have been pulled up to be repaired, stripped or deserted. One can see dugouts, plank boats of different shapes and sizes and bigger motorized fishing boats. Here in Chapora Harbour, mainly modern motorized fishing boats are built and repaired.

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Chapora Fort
Chapora fort is to be found near the Anjuna beach on a towering cliff. This fort got its name from the ever meandering river Chapora that flows near the fort. It is recognized for its rich history and people from all around the world visit it for its historical significance comprising of Portuguese architecture and style. The brilliant fort site has steep slopes on all sides. This fort also offers a peaceful and scenic view of the surrounding area. This Chapora fort is built out of laterite stones giving it a very pleasing look. From this fort one get to see the beautiful views of the Vagator beach. It is a pleasant place to wander that offers fantastic views north across the Chapora river to Pernem, south over Vagator and also far out to the Arabian Sea in the West.

Olive Ridley Turtles Nesting Site
Morjim beach about 3.5 km in length in Pernem district has a good sandy shore with well-developed dune system. A long strip, which terminates at the mouth of river Chapora, is marked by extensive rows of sand dunes with dune vegetation being more pronounced in the southern part. In 1996, the Goa Forest Department deployed Forest guards and volunteers to protect the turtles and their nests. A stone’s throw distance away from Morjim Hermitage Accommodations.

Morjim Beach
Morjim beach is positioned in Pernem district, north Goa. It is the southernmost beach in an uninterrupted series of beaches on the coast from Chapora River to Terekhol River, approx. 13km in total. Morjim beach is about 3,5km long. The beach stretches from the Chapora river bank to a large rock on the beach, this is where Morjim beach ends and Ashvem beach begins. A few minutes’ walk from Morjim Hermitage Cottages.

Ashvem Beach
If you love long stretches of silvery sandy beach then Ashvem beach is for you. As far as the eye can see, the beautiful Ashvem beach continues to linger on with a few thatched huts and beach shacks strewn along. Ashvem beach waters are safe for swimming and also less crowded than other beaches. Ashvem beach is a continuation of the long Morjim beach. This beach has some tree houses worth to have a look. Ashvem beach is not far from Morjim Hermitage Holiday Home.

Chapora River
The Chapora River originates from a small village in Maharashtra called Hajgoli near Belgaum and then it flows through the Tilari Ghat and enters Goa. It divides North Goa districts Pernem and Bardez. The river flows into Arabian Sea of Indian Ocean: at the estuary to the south is situated popular tourist destination Vagator Beach, to the north is the village Morjim. There are boating facilities on the river and one can have a relaxing day cruise in the backwaters of the River Chapora. The approach to River Chapora is not very far from Morjim Hermitage.

Bird Watching at Morjim
Morjim is home to a few thousand Seagulls. Flocks and flocks of Seagulls chill out on the shores and on a mudflat a couple of kilometres into the ocean. You can rent a boat and get real close to the mudflat. It is a beautiful sight. Morjim Beach and the mudflat can also be seen from the heights of Chapora Fort. It is a beautiful sight. Seagulls are rather easy to photograph. Since they hang out on the beach and on mudflats all through the day, one can photograph them at different times of the day and compare the results.

Fishing at Morjim
Originally the village of Morjim was and is still a fishing village, though tourism and its related activities are taking more prime importance. One can catch sight of plenty of wooden fishing boats tucked along the shore line. Morjim is a fisher folk village, so you will find many enthusiasts interesting in line fishing too. Fishing spots are there along the Morjim beach as well at the estuary of the Chapora River.

Mandrem Beach

Compared to Morjim and Ashvem, Mandrem beach is the most captivating beach among the three. However, during high tide, access to the beach is difficult. So, hoteliers around the area have constructed a makeshift natural bamboo bridge to reach the beach. The bamboo bridge is cute and a must see, must visit thing. Mandrem beach is situated after the Ashvem beach and before the Arambol Beach. It is a continuation of the Ashvem beach and very similar to it. While staying and making your base at Morjim Hermitage rooms, it is easy to visit all these three extreme beaches of North Goa that is Morjim, Ashvem and Mandrem beach.