Goa Beaches

Benaulim Beach

My strongest memory of Benaulim is that of being bitten by a stray
dog. But I also remember all of us - the entire family - feasting on a
delicious meal of shellfish we dug out in bucket-loads from the sand.
Benaulim beach is more peaceful and serene than Colva and still rather
undiscovered by domestic tourists.

According to Hindu mythology, this is the place where the arrow of
Lord Parsurama landed when he created the state of Goa. Known in
Sanskrit as Banali, it was changed to Benaulim by the Portuguese. The
main attractions on this beach are the dolphin cruises.

The church of St. John the Baptist on the hill is a wonderful example
of Goan Christian architecture. With the first drops of the Indian
monsoon, the village breaks into a celebration of thanksgiving for the
Feast of São João.
Palolem Beach

Palolem beach, situated in the Canacona distrct, is also known as
"Paradise Beach". Until a few years back, it was among the virgin
beaches of Goa. It is a fishing beach popular for its dolphin cruises
and fishing trips.

Book a goa hotel At the northern end of the beach is a tiny, island in
the middle of a fresh water stream that can be reached by swimming
across at low tide.

The Gaitonde's tent resort is one of the more popular places to stay,
but be sure to book well in advance. You can laze in a hammock and sip
your beer while enjoying the delicious fresh catch brought in by the
fishermen.

There are a lot of little resorts along the beach with bamboo huts on
stilts. The accomodation is nothing fancy, spartan even, but at less
than $10 per day you can't really expect more
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