A tiny, bleak beachfront village at the mouth of the Chapora River, Morjim is the destination of choice for long-staying Russians, many of whom rent whole houses and settle in for the season. It’s worth a visit to brush up on your Cyrillic, paddle á la Black Sea, wander the riverbanks and admire the views of Chapora Fort on the opposite side, and perhaps glimpse endangered Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings, who emerge from their eggs here (in sadly ever-decreasing numbers; see left) between October and March.
