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Palolem Beach is situated in Canacona in southern Goa, India. The beach attracts many international tourists, mainly during the winter season between November and March. It is considered to be one of the region's most beautiful beaches.
'Before Sunrise Before Sunset, Travelogue in Lounge, 30-05-2009, by Arjun Razdan
'Palolem.net Guide
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Overview
Palolem Beach is largely unspoiled and is inhabited by both local fishermen and by foreign tourists who live in shacks along the shore or in the main village itself. It is about one mile (approximately 1.61 km) long and is crescent-shaped; one can view the entire beach from either end. Both ends of the beach consist of rocks jutting out into the sea. The depth of the sea increases gradually, being shallowest at the northern end of the beach, making it safe for average swimmers, and the currents are not fast.Location
Palolem Beach is located at , within 2.5 kilometres of the market town of Chaudi inSouth Goa
South Goa district is one of two districts that comprises the state of Goa, India, within the region known as the Konkan. It is bounded by North Goa district to the north, the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka state to the east and south, while ...
, and about 40 minutes from Margao, the district headquarters of South Goa
South Goa district is one of two districts that comprises the state of Goa, India, within the region known as the Konkan. It is bounded by North Goa district to the north, the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka state to the east and south, while ...
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Other neighbouring beaches in South Goa include Agonda Beach and Patnem Beach.
Travel
The nearest airport is Dabolim Airport, around 67 km away. The nearest railway station is at Canacona, which can be reached from the major Madgoan junction railway station in just 30 mins. There are bus services every half an hour between Palolem beach and the Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) Bus Depot in Margao. The nearest KTC depot is at Canacona.Ranking
*Palolem beach was ranked the 20th best beach in Asia by TripAdvisor in 2018 *It was ranked India's fifth best beach by TripAdvisor in 2018Activities
Things to do on Palolem beach include yoga classes, dolphin-spotting trips, Ayurvedic massages and silent discos.
See also
List of beaches in Goa
The state of Goa, in India, is famous for its beaches and places of worship. Tourism is its primary industry, and is generally focused on the coastal areas of Goa, with decreased tourist activity inland.
Foreign tourists, mostly from Europe, arr ...
References
External links
*'Before Sunrise Before Sunset, Travelogue in Lounge, 30-05-2009, by Arjun Razdan
'Palolem.net Guide
Palolem Village
Beaches of South Goa district Beaches of Goa