Beer bottles outnumber tourists on Goa's Grande Island, clean-up exposes scale of neglect

Written on 04/10/2026

Grande Island, a pristine tourist spot, is overwhelmed with trash, primarily beer bottles and single-use plastics, left behind by picnickers. Divers and locals organized a cleanup, filling 180 bags with waste. The initiative highlights the urgent need for responsible tourism to protect the island's delicate ecosystem.