Betalbatim Beach Goa
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Popular Activities in Betalbatim Beach - South Goa
About Betalbatim beach
You will fall in love with the Betalbatim beach instantly as you as you enter it. The long sandy shore is lined with pine treesBetalbatim beach is a 1 km beautiful stretch of golden sand in South Goa between Colva beach and Majorda beach. Betalbatim beach is 18.5 kilometers from Vasco da Gama, and 10.7 kilometers from Margao by the Colva Beach Road. It is just 4 kilometers from Colva, South Goa’s more popular beach, especially with the Indian tourists.
It is a sandy and wide beach with no rocky outcrops. The sea is safe for swimming. The beach gently slopes down to the Arabian Sea. Betalbatim is a small beach
Betalbatim is known for its clean sands and beautiful surroundings.Tourists who prefer quieter beaches often choose Betalbatim over its more crowded neighbor, Colva. Also you can find all types of watersports in goa here including, scuba diving, kayaking which are not available everywhere
Popularly known as the Sunset Beach of Goa, this place is your destination for witnessing the most enchanting sunset you will ever see.. Due to a number of lovebirds flocking here, it has also earned the name of Lover's Beach.
The beach is a preferred picnic spot among families and doesn’t have a lot of commercial activity going on contributing to the relaxed ambience. Dolphin sighting is one of the most popular activities after water sports at Betalbatim Beach.
- Water sports – Betalbatim is special because, here you can find all types of water sports activities which are available all over in goa from scuba diving to kayaking to fly boarding
- Historic Churches – There are many beautiful churches to see at Margao and Vasco da Gama, close to Betalbatim. Church of the Holy Spirit in Margao was constructed by the Jesuit missionaries in 1564.
- The Gardens – There are many beautiful gardens to see as well. The Japanese Garden of Vasco da Gama is next to the sea and offers breathtaking views of the islands and the Arabian Sea.
- “Big foot” of Loutolim – This is a small town 10.5 kms from Margao worth visiting for many reasons. See the beautiful colonial mansions, built in Portuguese architectural style. The Ancestral Goa Museum is situated here and . Big foot is the main attraction
- Dolphins spotting – Dolphins are sometimes sighted just off the Betalbatim beach. The local fishermen offer a trip to see them for a fee. You can also see many sea birds trying to catch a fish.
- Beaches of South Goa – Betalbatim is in South Goa technically, but it has more of a central location. So you can visit Vasco da Gama, Margao, and even some of the popular south Goa beaches from here
- All types of water sports activities are available here
- This Beach is amongst the cleanest of all the Goa beaches and has considerably less commercial activity compared to Colva and other popular beaches
- Dolphins are a common site near the shores of Betalbatim and the local fishermen offer a ride to the tourists to catch a glimpse of the Dolphins
- Betalbatim beach is popularly known as the Sunset Beach of Goa.
- Unlike most Goa beaches that are lined up with palm trees, this beach has numerous pine trees along the shoreline
- The sea is safe for swimming. There are lifeguards on the beach and a warning system in case of bad weather is coming in.
- There are no rocks or jellyfish in the water.
- Grande islands are close by where you can do scuba diving ,one of the few diving islands in india
- The closest airport – Dabolim – 17.6 kms.
- Closest railway station – Seraulim – 7.1 kms
- Margao City Center – 10.7 kms
- Vasco da Gama — 18.5 kms. Very serene, clean, and quiet beach. There are few tourists here in spite of the fact that it is close to both Vasco da Gama and Margao.
The winter season in Goa, november to february is the best time to visit as the temperature is lower. It is much more pleasant at this time of the year. Most of the beach shacks here are temporary structures that stay closed during the summer, only to open from October.
But between November and February you will get everything here. Monsoon is a second season, though in a smaller way. The monsoon is very romantic because of the cloud cover, sea, rain, and the long stretch of empty beach.
- By Air — The Dabolim international airport is 17.6 kms from Betalbatim. The airport is connected by many domestic and international flights. You will find taxis at the airport’s prepaid booth.
- By Rail — Seraulim is the closest railway station. It is 7.1 kms away by the Dabolim-Cavelossim Road. Margao railway station is at a distance of 9.9 kms.
- By Road – Margao City Center is 10.7 kms from Betalbatim, and Vasco da Gama is 18.5 kms away, both connected by the Colva Beach Road. Colva Beach is very close – just 4 kms from Betalbatim.
There are three seasons in Goa is summer, monsoon, and winter. The summer is hot, with the temperature reaching 36°C on some days. The evening is more pleasant though, as a nice breeze comes in from the Arabian Sea.
In the monsoon It will rain almost every day, and on some days, there can be thundershowers as well. Expect high waves during the monsoon. The sea is choppy, so swimming is risky.
The winter from November to February is very pleasant. There is no rain . January is usually the coldest month of the year,. At this time The beach life comes to life as shops, restaurants, beach shacks, bars, and car/bike rentals all services opens up.
Beach has earned the name of Lover's Beach. Because of the large number of couples visiting here, The beach is a preferred picnic spot among families and schools