South Goa Beach Guide
Goa Palolem beach is one of the most ideal beaches in this Indian state of Goa. It has a crescent shaped bay lined with swaying coconut palms hemmed by a pair of rocky crags.
Location : Palolem beach is 2 km from Chaudi, and 40 km from Margao in South Goa.
The Palolem Beach
Palolem Beach - is also known as "Paradise Beach". This beach in south Goa is about a mile long and it provides seclusion and idyllic scenery. The most idyllic beach of Goa, Palolem beach has a sweeping crescent of white sand, fringed by a sandy rim of coconut palms. It has a crescent shaped bay lined with swaying coconut palms hemmed by a pair of rocky crags. The white sand beach in an arc is picture perfect. The village located nearby has several cafes and souvenir stalls catering to day-trippers and vacationers who arrive in droves on sightseeing tours of the beaches. The beach still looks very virgin. Its unlike the beaches of North Goa, which are more or less full with dirt, filth and visitors.
Major Attractions
Some of the major activities on Palolem beach can be Dolphin watching, beach activities, swimming and shopping. The resorts and other agents can book a good trip to the sea on a boat for dolphin watching. Shopping on the sea side markets of Palolem can be a fun, and the road side eateries offer a sumptous meal at a reasonably low price.
Getting There
Palolem is easily accessible from Margao and other major cities of Goa, by the means of buses, taxis, motorbikes and sea route. One can find tents, guesthouses, simple rooms in the local family homes, etc at this beach. These places have the basic facilities for the travellers who come over here for a short stay.
