 |
Nestled between majestically undulating rivers – Galjibaga and Talpona Rivers in Canacona – Galjibaga Beach, Goa is a beach that would leave you totally spellbound. Typical to secluded beaches in Goa, you find peace in the beauty and tranquility of Nature here, you feel happy to be lost in time in a secret alcove.The small and laidback fishermen village of Galjibaga is something just out of history. |
|
|
Beach Overview
Nestled between majestically undulating rivers – the Galjibaga and Talpona Rivers in Canacona – Galjibaga Beach, Goa is a beach that would leave you totally spellbound.
Typical to secluded beaches in Goa, you find peace in the beauty and tranquility of Nature here, you feel happy to be lost in time in a secret alcove.The small and laidback fishermen village of Galjibaga is something just out of history. Untouched by the ravages of modernization, as you step into its folds you feel transported into time to an era that existed maybe hundreds of years ago.
Galjibaga Beach, Goa is the perfect setting for picnic, real breakaway from business and day-to-day stress and worries. It is impossible to think of anything but pleasant and happy once you are amongst such perfection of Nature.
General Accommodation Info
Accommodation is very limited as the village people are simple and not very much commercially inclined – which maybe is the reason why Galjibaga Beach, Goa retained its pristine beauty until today. Check out Matte Shree Guesthouse. The best bet is to find accommodation on Palolem Beach or at Chaudi – the nearest market town to Galjibaga Beach, Goa.
Food / Restaurant Info
Food you will get plenty – not the five-star type, but excellent nonetheless. The Goan hospitality is world famous and when you are on Galjibaga Beach, Goa you will know why. The fishermen go out of their way to ensure that you have the best there is done is the way you like it.
Beach Location
Galjibaga Beach, Goa is located in close vicinity to the famous and awesome Palolem Beach. This is about 70 kms from Dabolim airport and about 45 kms from Margao Railway Station. The Capital City of Goa Panaji/Panjim is about 80 kms from here.
Main Attractions and Sites (in and around the beach)
Besides the indescribable beauty of Galjibaga Beach, Goa, you also have the opportunity while you are to enjoy watching the Olive Ridley Turtle as it comes for nesting on this beach. They can be seen around November-March period. Beware, though that at such time, Galjibaga Beach, Goa is a protected area.
You can take a canoe and sail across the Galjibaga and Talpona Rivers, or you could take a trip into the Arabian Sea for relaxation and joy ride. These trips are organized by fishermen who are as friendly as they are knowledgeable about the best places around Galjibaga Beach, Goa that would leave you totally delighted.
Though water is good for swimming you need to consult the local fishermen about the right spots, as the water can get suddenly and dangerously deep in places.
User reviews
Average user rating from: 2 user(s)
"Matte Shree and Galgibaga beach!!!!"
| Date of Stay: | April 2011 |
| I am from: | London |
| Travelling Style: | Leisure |
| Good Points: | Matte Shree guesthouse staff, food, Galgibaga beach! |
| Bad Points: | isolated |
WOW!!! I didn’t realized places like Galgibaga beach still exist! Friend of mine told me to check out this place on my recent travels to India. I arrived at Canacona train station from Kochi and took a rickshaw to Galgibaga, 20 min ride = 100 rupees. A bit a expensive by Indian standards, but then again.. this is Goa!
Awesome drive from the train station to Galgibaga, passed this really, really narrow bridge and had to wait for a car to pass. To be honest, didn’t think it would make it! But somehow in India they always seem to fit in the tightest places!!! :)
Arrived in Galgibaga, place is isolated with only a couple of guesthouses on the road side. Stayed at Matte Shree Guesthouse, run by a bloke name Clayton, wonderful chap very helpful and lots of fun to hang out with and have a cold Kingfisher or 2!
Galgibaga beach is just spectacular! Mix of palm and pine looking trees along the beach, water is a bit rough but if you don’t swim out too far, its safe. Lifeguards on beach is as well.
A visit to Suraj beach shack for fish curry rice is essential. Don’t forget to sit in the hammock and enjoy a drink a sunset… great spot!
My Goa beach holiday to Galgibaga was impressive… Reminds me of what Goa would have been like in 60’s – 70’s!
"Favorite drives in Goa"
| Date of Stay: | January 2011 |
| I am from: | Poland |
| Travelling Style: | Leisure |
| Good Points: | Galgibaga beach, Suraj restaurant, Village guesthouse |
| Bad Points: | watch out for the water buffalo’s and cow’s on the road |
We recently enjoyed a small vacation in Palolem beach, Goa and stayed at the Village Guesthouse - located on the old school road parallel to the main road. The guesthouse is charming, clean, comfortable, pricey but the owners Janet & Goran made up for it with their hospitality. And staying in Palolem village gave us more of that true ‘Indian experience’ compared to feeling like just another tourist on the beach.
Goran has excellent knowledge of the Palolem area and gave us a few travel tips… The best tip by far was renting a scooter bike and driving down to Galgibaga beach which is about 5 kms away from Palolem beah. Scooter bike rental 200 INR per day, ask Goran or Aniket in front of the Village Guesthouse for a bike.
The drive to Galgibaga beach is spectacular!!! From Patnem road go towards Chaudi, after the railroad bridge turn right at the first intersection and keep going. Stop on the bridge overlooking Talpona River for a few pics, and watch out for the water buffalo’s and cows on the road! Go through Talpona beach and next stop is Galgibaga beach. As you walk up the beach road there’s a lovely Christian Church to visit… not always open. The beach itself is protected Turtle Nesting area… and there’s a small info hut on the beach, a little turtle museum of sorts. Go to Suraj Restaurant on the right hand side of the beach for the best fish, curry, rice! And relax afterwards in the hammock. Suraj and his family will be happy to tell you all about the Turtles if you ask as well! Very sweet family.
