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Palolem Beach, Goa is one of the most famous and beautiful beaches of Goa. Its beauty is such that it attracts every year movie shoots to the thrill of the visitors there. Given its superlative popularity, Palolem Beach, Goa boasts of being an excellent host to any type of visitor – the 5-star, high-end type as well as the backpackers. There is something to delight you at every turn, not matter your budget, taste or expectation. |
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Beach Overview
Palolem Beach, Goa is one of the most famous and beautiful beaches of Goa. Its beauty is such that it attracts every year movie shoots to the thrill of the visitors there.
Given its superlative popularity, Palolem Beach, Goa boasts of being an excellent host to any type of visitor – the 5-star, high-end type as well as the backpackers. There is something to delight you at every turn, not matter your budget, taste or expectation.
General Accommodation Info
There is a huge repertoire of all types of accommodation on Palolem Beach, Goa. You have the Lalit Goa Resort (5-star) just adjacent to the Palolem Beach, Goa which offers you all the luxury you would ever wanted and more. There is also the Palolem Beach Resort, which is simply the perfect blend of comfort and pocket-friendly prices.
Besides the regular type of hotels and resorts on the Palolem Beach, Goa, you will find plenty of ethnically erected beach huts which are both cute and comfortable besides coming at a very reasonable price. Some such beach huts are Cleaopatra, Alessandra Resort, Cuba, Dreamcatcher and so on.
Food / Restaurant Info
There is dearth of good food on Palolem Beach, Goa. Being one of the most favorite beaches in Goa, you will find that there are plenty of seaside shacks, mid-budget restaurants and posh establishments ready to cater to your every culinary whim.
While you are at Palolem Beach, Goa ensure that you have fresh seafood, especially the famous Red Snapper which is served grilled or cooked with Indian/Goan spices.
You can get anything you want here – from the best seafood to Italian pizza to Thai food, to Chinese to continental dishes. For Italian food check the Magic Italy, Cheeky Chapati's for English style food, for typical Goan food check out Jackson’s, for Mexican food go to Casa Fiesta and for the best coffee on the beach check out the Café Inn.
Beach Location
Palolem Beach, Goa is about 67 kms away from Dabolim airport and about 43 kms from the Margaon Railway Station. Canacona Railway and Bus stations ares 2km away.
Main Attractions and Sites (in and around the beach)
There are far too many remarkable things to see and do when you visit Palolem Beach, Goa. Check out the Monkey Island , which is a small immensely attractive yet petite island in the North of the Palolem Beach, Goa. This is a place where to can capture some award-winning photographs – everything is just perfect. Another beautiful island North of Palolem Beach, Goa is the Butterfly Island; its superb beauty is enhanced by the fact that on the way by boat you can see the thrilling antics of dolphins.
You also should see the St Anne’s Church (just behind the Angoda beach), which is an excellent example of the Baroque architecture that was prevalent during the Portuguese rule.A little away from the hustle and bustle of Palolem Beach, Goa there is Galgibaga beach, which is the nesting place for the wonderful Olive Ridley Turtles. This is a protected zone – but it still allows you to birdwatch and observe these huge reptiles nesting and hatching thousands of eggs every year.
User reviews
Average user rating from: 6 user(s)
"Best beach in India!"
| Date of Stay: | December 2010 |
| I am from: | Springfield, IL |
| Travelling Style: | Family & Kids |
| Good Points: | Palolem beach, Alessandra Resort |
| Bad Points: | beach dogs |
We spent 2 weeks here during Christmas time and wished we would have stayed 2 months! The setting is perfect, crescent shape beach, jungle of coconut trees, Arabian sea, golden sands and clear blue water!!! Stayed at Alessandra Resort in a beach hut, atmosphere very peaceful, you can hear the waves as you fall asleep and even had a bath tub in our hut! How cool is that!!! I would recommend Palolem beach to anybody coming to Goa or India.
"Personnes amical à Goa!"
| Date of Stay: | January 2011 |
| I am from: | Lille, France |
| Travelling Style: | Leisure |
| Good Points: | communauté de plage Palolem |
| Bad Points: | quitter |
J'avais été en séjour à la plage de Palolem pour 1 mois et je pense qu'ils sont les gens les plus amicaux à Goa, peut-être même l'Inde! Vraiment senti chez moi ici, de Shanti à ma maison d'hôtes, à Didi au magasin d'alcool et de la Forest à Café Inn ... ils m'ont toujours fait sourire plage Palolem est le meilleur endroit pour rencontrer des gens, compagnons de beuverie et de parti, compagnons de Voyage ou pour le match de volley-ball sur la plage.
Je manque vraiment cet endroit!
"SUBLME PALOLEM BEACH!"
| Date of Stay: | April 2010 |
| I am from: | Bangalore |
| Travelling Style: | Family & Kids |
| Good Points: | walking from the Rajbag to Patnem and Palolem beaches |
| Bad Points: | hotel not on Palolem beach |
Palolem beach is located in the southern most part of Goa, approx. 1 hour from Dablim Airport. We were staying at the Intercontinental Hotel and very happy that Palolem beach was nearby. We walked from our hotel beach to Patnem beach and then to Palolem, about 1 hour walk. When we arrived in Palolem beach it was worth the walk! The beach is calm, clean and people don’t bother you like in north Goa beaches. We really like this beach a lot, one of the best beaches in Goa. Truly SUBLIME!
"Stunning beach!"
| Date of Stay: | January 2011 |
| I am from: | Norway |
| Travelling Style: | Solo Traveler |
| Good Points: | beach shacks, relaxing, Silent Noise parties! |
| Bad Points: | bars close early |
Stunning beach, stayed 2 weeks there. Stayed in beach hut on front line of beach surrounded by palm trees. Many restaurants and bars to eat and drink, but most close at midnight. Cool place to check out is Silent Noise parties on Saturdays. Great views, dancing and headphone music! Unique experience. Overall, great place to relax.
"Overcrowded and Commercialized!"
| Date of Stay: | March 2011 |
| I am from: | New Delhi |
| Travelling Style: | Romantic/Honeymoon |
| Good Points: | beautiful beach, great food |
| Bad Points: | overcrowded, commercialized, garbage on beach |
Stayed here in March 2011. Looks like every bit of real estate on this beach has been taken! Wall to wall beach huts from north to south part of beach, not a very pretty site to look at. Overcrowded with tourist from all over the world and India. Getting too popular and commercialized. Good points… food and the beaching early in the morning.
"Stuck in paradise…"
| Date of Stay: | December 2010 |
| I am from: | Toronto, Canada |
| Travelling Style: | Solo Traveler |
| Good Points: | see beach in off season and points below |
| Bad Points: | crowded during Christmas time |
I first arrived in Palolem beach in monsoon 2004 and haven’t left since! Ok, I’ve left a few times during the years to visit family back in Canada but Palolem Beach Goa has now become home. So if you want the best review on Palolem beach, look no further!
Beach – if you really want to experience how special Palolem beach is, come here just after monsoon time.. late September to mid November. You get to see Palolem beach before all the beach huts and shacks come up for the season. The beach is crescent shape, about 100 meters wide and lined with coconut trees. On the north end of the beach is small river and Monkey Island… make sure you’re aware of the tide before crossing the river to the island. Monkey Island is small, rough path, overgrown jungle but you can see monkey’s here. The river is also lovely and don’t miss the short river boat ride for 200 ruppees. On the south end of Palolem beach, there’s also a small river and then a small cliff to walk over if going towards Colomb and Patnem beaches.
Recommended Palolem Beach Huts, Resorts and Hotels – Cozy Nook, Alessandra’s Resort, Ciaran’s Camp, Art Resort, Green Park and the Intercontinental Lalit Hotel / Resort on Galijbag beach.
Restaurants – Café Inn, Cheeky Chapati’s, Dropadi’s, Magic Italy, Casa Fiesta
Bars – Silver Star (Cocktails & Dreams), Café del Mar, Titanic, Alpha Bar, Cleopatra’s for pool
To do: Boat rides to Butterfly beach, Honeymoon beach, Dolphins viewing, kayaking, bicycle and motorbike rides, walking to Colomb, Patnem and Rajbag beaches. Oh yeah.. don’t forget sunbathing!
People from all over the world here, great place to unwind, enjoy the beach and some great western and local food after hard core India traveling. Just don’t forget to leave after 2 weeks or you might get stuck in paradise like me! :)
