Located in Canacona, one of the South Goa's top 5 beaches. It is another famous beach. It's known for its beautiful semi circle shape which makes it possible to see both the ends from the center of the beach. The beach is lined with cute huts, cafe/bars and palm trees. It's another kind of beach with Green Island. It's definitely one of the places to be in. Kayaking at Palolem Beach is a famous water sports activity in Goa.
Palolem Beach is one of the most gorgeous beach of South Goa and is famous among foreign tourists. Who flock here for water sports activities and scuba diving. Dolphins are also spotted at Palolem Beach. So just keep your fingers crossed to witness this spectacular mammal playing amidst the blue waves of Arabian Sea.
Like many other beaches in Goa, lifeguards patrol regularly to ensure the safety of the swimmers and check rowdy elements from bugging others.
Places that you can visit close to palolem include Saint Tereza Of Jesus, Pantem beach, Shree Dutta Guru Mandir, Pantem – Colomb beach, Pandavas Drum, Bumipurush Temple are some of the attractions. All of these are located nearby and are good places for photography, short walks and memories to take along. However, the main attraction remains the Palolem beach and adventure watersports only.
One can reach Palolem Beach either directly from Goa Airport by hiring a cab. The Palolem beach is 67 kms from the airport. One can also reach from Madgaon railway Station, which is 43 kms away. After getting down at the station hire a cab or take a bus to reach the beach. Buses too run on the same route.
One of the best ways to explore is to rent a bike at palolem beach, either go along with your tour guide or hire a bike and see the beach and nearby places. Bikes are good for younger groups or a small family. Do not drive without wearing a helmet or without a driving license. A Second best way to explore the beach is to hire a Kayak in the early morning and relax. Sunset on Palolem beach is very famous; seeing the sun setting in. Swimming, fishing, Paragliding, dolphin watching and boat riding are the main activities done here
During summer time, lots of people come here for the clear blue water of palolem beach, and to do watersports activities like kayaking, scuba diving, parasailing, bumper ride, banana ride, surfing and many more
During monsoon time fishing here is an activity pursued by many visitors
And at new year time people from all over the world come here for the amazing parties held at the beach shore, clubs and shacks
Did you know? The famous Matt Damon’s movie The Bourne Supremacy had some scenes filmed at this beautiful beach in South Goa.