Key hubs
Majorda Beach airport and railway station
- Nearest airport
- Goa International Airport at Dabolim (GOI), roughly 15 to 18 km, usually 35 to 50 minutes by road; Manohar International Airport at Mopa (GOX) is much further north, so allow two hours or more
- Nearest railway station
- Majorda Junction (MJO) on the Konkan Railway, about 1.3 km from the beach by a listing's figure; Madgaon Junction (MAO) is the main station, around 8 km away
- Getting around
- Beach Road is walkable; taxis, autos and rented scooters cover the village; a car with driver is easiest for day trips
How to reach Majorda Beach by air
Goa International Airport at Dabolim (GOI) is the closest, roughly 15 to 18 km away and usually 35 to 50 minutes by taxi, depending on traffic. Manohar International Airport at Mopa (GOX) is in North Goa and is much further, so allow two hours or more by road.
How to reach Majorda Beach by train
Majorda Junction (MJO) is on the Konkan Railway, near Nuvem Road and about 1.3 km from the beach according to one listing, though only some trains halt there. Madgaon Junction (MAO) in Margao is the main station for the area, about 8 km away, with taxis and autos for the last stretch.
How to reach Majorda Beach by road
Majorda is reached by the main roads between Margao and Dabolim airport. Margao is about 20 to 30 minutes by road, and Panaji, roughly 28 km away, is about an hour in normal traffic. Local buses and taxis connect the village with Margao.
Getting around Majorda Beach
Beach Road is walkable. Taxis, autos and rented scooters are the usual options for the village. For Margao, Colva and Old Goa, a car with a driver is the easiest for older travellers; agree the fare in advance.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Majorda Beach
- Hire a taxi or driver for Margao and Colva rather than relying on buses, and agree the fare before you start.
- Carry sun protection, water and any medication in a day bag; the nearest large hospitals are in Margao, so keep your hotel's contact details to hand.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.