Beaches in Goa

South Goa Circuit:

Another major base to begin the beach conquest is from Madgaon, the second most important city in Goa. This railway junction connects Goa to all major cities in the coastline like Mumbai, Mangalore and Kochi. Beginning from Majorda beach, a 20 kms long silvery white sand stretches across till the headland of Cabo de Rama.
Velsao, Majorda, Betalbatim, Colva, Benaulim, Varca, Cavelossim, Mobor and Betul beaches are all interconnected.

COLVA

This is the most important beach in the south circuit equipped with all modern amenities like air-conditioned resort complexes, tourist cottages, discos, seashell artefact stalls, refreshment stalls, eateries, guest houses, expanding the village enormously. The Church of Our Lady Of Mercy in Colva is famous for its miracle statue of Menino Jesus. The road leading from the Church to the beach is where all the facilities are located.
Villa Barbosa, Phone: 734 276, Sukhsagar Beach Resort,
Phone: 721 888, Silver Sands, Phone: 721 645, Willaim's Resort, Phone: 721 077 are some of the places to stay comfortably.

Seafood is the main menu in all the restaurants which line up the beach road. Johnny Cool, Rice Bowl, Sea Pearl Hotel, Munchies are the best places to dine in.

BENAULIM

Less than 2 kms south of Colva is the more tranquil beach of Benaulim. Benaulim is one of the few places in Goa where one can glimpse handicrafts typical to this area. The best of the traditional rosewood furniture is made here. Also Benaulim is famous as the place where the legendary Parashuram's arrow landed, by which Goa was created.

BETUL

Betul is one of the most important fishing ports where all the mechanized boats and deep sea trawlers bring in their catch. Here headlands from the slopes of the Western Ghats protrude into the shore giving it an imposing backdrop. Beyond this secluded beach is the hill of Cabo De Rama where the Portuguese have built a fort. From the fort a great view of the sunset on the beach can be viewed. There are very few places to stay in Betul. The Oceanic Tourist Hotel near the harbour is a peaceful small place with decent accommodation,
Phone: 760 301

PALOLEM

18 kms from Betul down south towards the border lies the beach of Palolem, which is undoubtedly very picturesque. The palm fringed cove of white sand, peaceful shady village, glimpses of dolphins and total seclusion from the crowd makes this beach the most enchanting one. At low tide the water is low enough to allow a walk to the nearby island. This beach is far away from the nearby towns so one has to come prepared.

BOGMALO

This beach dominated by the huge Park Plaza Five star hotel, is cut apart from both the North and South beach circuit. Being just 4kms away from the Dabolim airport, it is a favourite among the elite classes and has an air of exclusivity. Although the resort hotel towers above the village, there are couple of smaller places to stay. Bogmalo has its own water sports centre called Splash, offering windsurfing and water skiing.