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Ashwem Beach, Goa is a very beautiful beach; but so are the thousands of small and big beaches that pepper Goa. What makes this particular beach stand out is immaculate setting and the fact that it is a self-assigned sunset beach. The tranquil settings, splendid sea and the local peaceful ambiance makes Ashwem Beach, Goa a paradise for sunbathers. |
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Beach Overview
Ashwem Beach, Goa is a very beautiful beach; but so are the thousands of small and big beaches that pepper Goa. What makes this particular beach stand out is immaculate setting and the fact that it is a self-assigned 'sunset' beach. The tranquil settings, splendid sea and the local peaceful ambiance makes Ashwem Beach, Goa a paradise for sunbathers.
General Accommodation Info
There are plenty of basic hotels around Ashwem Beach, Goa, though Cidade de Goa (5-star hotel) remains the first choice. There are plenty of palm cottage style huts, which can make your stay very enjoyable. If records are to be trusted, it seems that the very first palm huts in Goa were built here on Ashwem Beach, Goa in 1996.
There are sweet rustic resorts such as the Meem’s Arabian Sea Resort, which offers basic comforts at reasonable prices. They have a lovely restaurant that combines Indian (Kashmiri) cuisine with international flavors with excellent results.
Food /Restaurant Info
For food you have plenty of shacks to choose from that offer Goan and continental cuisine at very reasonable prices. Ashwem Beach, Goa is also peppered with small resorts that have attached decent restaurants if you want a little more than an on-the-beach-meal. Recommended places to eat on Ashwim beach are; La Plage for authentic French cuisine and Pagan Cafe.
Beach Location
Ashwem Beach, Goa is about 20 kilometers away from Panaji / Panjim (the Capital City of Goa) and must-see for anyone who loves beaches for their sand and sea quality. The nearest village is Arambol.
Main Attractions and Sites (in and around the beach)
One of the greatest attraction on Ashwem Beach, Goa is the Banyan Tree – a club where you have an amazing DJ coordinating foot-tapping music. The action time on Ashwem Beach, Goa is around Christmas time where there are round the clock parties with music, drinks and dance that goes on until first week January.
If you happen to visit Ashwem Beach, Goa during September to February, try to catch a glimpse of the legendary Olive Ridley turtles who come for nesting on the beach during this period. To the North of Ashwem Beach, Goa lies another amazing beach – Mandrem Beach and to the South you have Morjim beach.
The sea is calm and excellent for swimming with the exception of the creek that separates this beach Mandrem Beach, where you will find sudden violently strong under currents.
User reviews
Average user rating from: 4 user(s)
"Ashwem beach"
| Date of Stay: | November 2009 |
| I am from: | Istanbul |
| Travelling Style: | Leisure |
| Good Points: | Meem's, Yab Yum, Pagan Café |
| Bad Points: | Mia Casa |
Beautiful beach, crescent shape, tropical feel with white sand and swaying coconut palms. Stay away from Mia Casa, loud techno music disco.. best place to stay on Ashwem beach, Palm Grove area.
"Ashwem beach highly recommended!"
| Date of Stay: | March 2011 |
| I am from: | Dublin - Ireland |
| Travelling Style: | Leisure |
| Good Points: | beach, Rococco’s |
| Bad Points: | far from Patnem beach |
Just got back from Goa a week ago and stayed in Patnem and Ashwem beaches… I highly recommend Ashwem beach, beautiful beach and brought me back to the old Goa hippie charm.
"La Plage.. The beach?"
| Date of Stay: | February 2010 |
| I am from: | Toronto |
| Travelling Style: | Leisure |
| Good Points: | Ashwem beach, La Plage restaurant |
| Bad Points: | beach dogs can get annoying |
Not to be missed is the French run La Plage restaurant on Ashwem beach. The setting is perfect, food amazing, service excellent and the walk to and from the restaurant on Ashwem beach is magical! Great atmosphere and amazing location. A must do in Goa.
"Less crowed than Baga beach"
| Date of Stay: | February 2011 |
| I am from: | Denmark |
| Travelling Style: | Solo Traveler |
| Good Points: | not crowed, yoga retreat |
| Bad Points: | beach a bit rocky |
Stayed a few days in Baga, Calengute and Anjuna beaches then went to Ashwen beach to get away from mainstream Goa. Less crowed than most places in north Goa, almost deserted, lovely beach.. and great place to get away! Stayed at Meems Beach Resort, very good place, food and also nice yoga retreat. Also beach is Turtle nesting area but didn't see any turtles. Will come back!
