where
Pernem taluka, North Goa — between Ashwem and Arambol.
North Goa
put Mandrem on your map
A coastal village in Pernem, between Ashwem and Arambol. Not a party strip. A place with fields, a long beach, and enough quiet to actually make something.
character
A fishing and farming village with a long beach and open fields. Quiet relative to the busier North Goa strip.
for
People who came to make work, walk, cook, and stay long enough to learn the rhythm.
how to arrive
by air
Manohar International Airport (Mopa / GOX) is the closest — roughly 45 minutes by road. Dabolim (GOI) is about 90 minutes south.
by rail
Pernem and Thivim are the nearest stations. From there, a taxi or local bus toward Mandrem / Arambol.
by road
From Mapusa or Panaji, follow the north coast through Siolim and toward Ashwem. Scooter and taxi are how most people move once they arrive.
why creatives come
The beach is long and still relatively uncrowded. The fields sit right behind it. Days can hold both work and a swim. Neighbours include Ashwem and Arambol, so you are on a living coast — not a sealed resort.
People come for music, clay, code, food, and the kind of fitness that happens outdoors. They stay because the village still feels like a village.
come with care
Mandrem is home first. If you visit, spend with local kitchens and makers, keep sound down after dark, and don't treat the beach as a set. The association exists so more creative people can find this place — and so the place survives being found.
Once you are here, see what's close — cafes, coffee, rooms, desks, and things to do.
Ready to be in the circle? Join the fields. Curious who we are? Read about MCV.