Palolem Beach
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.
