Ilha Grande, Bat Island, or <a href="https://universaladventures.in/travel-guide/a-guide-to-grande-island" target="_blank">Grande Island</a> whatever you call it, is all but a single place in <a href="https://universaladventures.in/state/Goa" target="_blank">Goa</a>. It was formerly known as Ilha Grande and the name Bat Island is given for the fact that it encompasses a number of bats too. It is one of the most sought places in Goa, as it contains a lot of activities such as:
1. Snorkelling
2. Scuba Diving
3. Dolphin Spotting.
One can visit Grande Island through a short boat ride which is available from <a href="https://universaladventures.in/products/cycling-tour-of-panaji" target="_blank">Panaji </a>itself. The adventure then starts with a Jetty Ride and if your package includes you get a fishing rod as well.

The Bogmallo Beach Resort is one of the resorts that are closest to the Goa Airport. The airport is a mere 10 minutes drive from this resort. It’s a very beautiful resort which is mainly used as a honeymoon spot, as it is very famous among couples.&nbsp;

Location: Bogmallo Road, <a href="https://universaladventures.in/products/south-goa-sightseeing-package" target="_blank">South Goa</a>.
Distance from Grande Island: 8.8 KM

The Mariaariose or the “Melody of The Sea” is situated on the Bogmalo road in the Raghavi Estate in Goa. The hotel is just 100 meters away from the Indian Naval Aviation Museum. It features a magnificent view of the outdoor pool.

Location: Bogmalo Road, Raghavi Estate, Goa&nbsp;
Distance from Grande Island: 7.3 KM

By Air: 
<ul>
<li>4.1 KM from Goa Airport</li>
</ul>

By Road: 
<ul>
<li>One needs to board a boat from <a href="https://universaladventures.in/city/Sinquerim" target="_blank">Sinquerim Jetty </a>in <a href="https://universaladventures.in/city/Candolim" target="_blank">Candolim</a>, Goa&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

By Rail: 
<ul>
<li>Vasco Da Gama Railway station is around 5.1 KM.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Grande Island is one of the most exotic places that one needs to visit for sure if he’s on a vacation to Goa. The Island features exotic adventures such as Snorkelling, Dolphin Sightseeing, Boating, Fishing, and even Scuba Diving. One can enjoy the thrill, serenity, and vibrant beauty of the sea while doing all such activities. The package also includes local delicacies and beverages as well. A whole day will be spent in all such activities and one must make sure he enjoys the thrill for once in his lifetime.

<a href="https://universaladventures.in/products/grand-island-trip-with-snorkeling-and-monkey-beach-in-goa" target="_blank">Snorkeling</a> is swimming through the water while equipping yourself with a diving mask. The diving mask is known as Snorkel and other equipment used are swim-fins too. If the water body is cold even a wetsuit is equipped. While using such equipment, the user is allowed more time underwater than he spends without equipment.

<a href="https://universaladventures.in/city/Grand-Island/things-to-do?adventure=Scuba%20Diving" target="_blank">Scuba Diving</a> is a mode of underwater diving where divers use breathing equipment, that is completely independent of a surface air supply. Scuba stands for “Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus”. Scuba Divers use their own equipment of breathing gas, which is usually compressed gas which allows the divers, to stay underwater for a longer period of time than a free diver.

An individual can also enjoy boat riding while on an adventure on the Grande Island itself. Firstly to reach Grande Island, one needs a <a href="https://universaladventures.in/products/boat-rider-flyboard-in-grande-island" target="_blank">boat ride</a> to get through to the Island.

An individual can enjoy, <a href="https://universaladventures.in/products/snorkeling-sightseeing-and-fishing-on-a-luxury-cruise-at-britonshttps://universaladventures.in/products/snorkeling-sightseeing-and-fishing-on-a-luxury-cruise-at-britons" target="_blank">fishing</a> as well if the package that he/she has chosen, the staff will provide fishing equipment as well as the bait.

The initial package of the Grande Island includes <a href="https://universaladventures.in/products/dolphin-sighting-and-snorkeling-at-grande-island-in-goa" target="_blank">Dolphin Spotting</a> as well.

The La-Paz Gardens Beacon is located at the heart of Goa’s port city which is approximately 4 km from the Dabolim Airport. It also has pool and sauna facilities with free wi-fi as well. It is close-by to the Vasco Da Gama railway station as well.

Location: Swatantra Path, Opposite Children Park, Vasco, Vaddem, <a href="https://universaladventures.in/travel-guide/places-to-visit-in-vasco-da-gama" target="_blank">Vasco da Gama</a>, Goa
Distance from Grande Island: 3.9 KM

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