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{{Infobox settlement<br />
| name = Miramar Beach<br />
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location of Miramar Beach in Goa<br />
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| subdivision_type = Country<br />
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| subdivision_type1 = State<br />
| subdivision_name1 = [[Goa]]<br />
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'''Miramar''' is the beach area of the [[Goa]]n capital of [[Panjim]], also known as [[Panaji]] and is one of the most visited beaches of Goa. It is one of the two only beaches in Panjim, other being [[Caranzalem|Caranzalem beach]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/Panjim-around/Goan-beaches-now-a-dumping-ground-for-garbage/105976.html|title=Goan beaches, now a dumping ground for garbage|date=6 September 2016|access-date=27 November 2016|newspaper=oHeraldo}}</ref> Many people, mostly tourists, come to this beach every day.<ref name="toi1">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Miramar-as-Metaphor/articleshow/55262363.cms|title=Miramar as Metaphor|date=5 November 2016|access-date=27 November 2016|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Miramar Beach was the venue for [[Beach Volleyball]] events of the [[2014 Lusofonia Games]].<ref>[http://lusofoniagames2014.gov.in/venue/miramar Miramar Beach, Panaji] ''lusofoniagames2014.gov.in''. Retrieved 14 August 2021</ref> Originally named '''Porta de Gaspar Dias''' by the [[Portugal|Portuguese]], the name was then changed to Miramar.<br />
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[[File:Miramar 24022016.jpg|thumb|Miramar Beach]]<br />
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Situated at the confluence of the [[Mandovi River]] and the [[Arabian Sea]],<ref name="toi1"/> it is a small beach that occasionally hosts some events.<ref name="navhind">{{cite web|url=http://www.navhindtimes.in/iffi-2016-khel-and-bioscope-combo-set-to-enthrall-audiences/|title=IFFI 2016: Khel and bioscope combo set to enthrall audiences|date=17 November 2016|access-date=27 November 2016|newspaper=[[The Navhind Times]]}}</ref> There are several educational institutions in the surrounding vicinity, including [[Dhempe College of Arts and Science]], V. M. Salgaonkar College of Law and [[Sharada Mandir High School]]. [[Clube Gaspar de Dias]] and a popular café are nearby.<br />
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==How to reach==<br />
===Airport===<br />
The closest airport is the Goa International Airport. The beach is a 30 minutes car ride from the airport.<br />
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===From Panjim===<br />
It is around 3 km from [[Panjim]]. The beach can be easily accessed by bus or cab, which would take around 12 minutes.<br />
Alternatively, one can hire bikes from the Panjim bus stand.<ref name="Miramar India">{{cite web|url=https://www.india.com/travel/miramar-beach/how-to-reach/|title=Miramar Beach}}</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Beaches of Goa]]<br />
[[Category:Geography of Panaji]]<br />
[[Category:Beaches of North Goa district]]</div>
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