This semi-circular Palolem beach is not only famous in India but also one of the best places to visit in Goa. It featured in the 2004 Hollywood movie ‘The Borne Supremacy’ can you believe? Though, the beach is not your typical Goan party place, yet, it does attract its fair share of night owls that live to dance and make merry. The laid-back atmosphere of this beach makes people want to come back to it again and again. Kids find this beach at par with other beaches when it comes to having fun in the water.
Since the water is not rough, it's completely safe for all to swim and bathe. Boating and kayaking are some of the sports that one can do here. There is the famous Butterfly Beach that one can reach only during low tide. Many tourists hike their way across to this beach and enjoy the sunset. This beach is a mandatory place to visit in Goa tour packages.
The Unique Experience at Palolem Beach Goa
Have you ever visited any place as beautiful as Palolem Beach which you can call as ‘postcard-perfect’? Well, this beach of Goa rules the roost of the top beaches in the state. Fringed by thousands and thousands of coconut trees that lean charmingly, the beach is picturesque and a hub for backpackers, couples as well as families. For party lovers, this place is not disappointing one bit as they can party hard at the many silent noise parties that are a special attraction here. It's perhaps the most popular southern beach in Goa and never ceases to impress.
More About the Palolem Beach Goa
Palolem Goa is perfect for taking day tours to other touristic places like Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary and Monkey Island. This beach has some of the best hotels in Goa like Camp San Fransisco and Ciaran’s. One can also stay at Coco Huts, a typical feature only found at this beach. These huts offer a basic room with and without any washroom. The Turiya Villa is yet another star attraction of this beach for it offers you a chance to experience living at a heritage villa in authentic Goan style.
What else?
The beach is a shipper’s heaven where one can buy a variety of beachwear, jewelry as well as souvenirs. There are several Ayurvedic studios for treatments and therapies. Cooking classes too are conducted for gastronomic travelers. Dotted with plenty of shacks, Palolem Beach is a Mecca for foodies. Shacks like Dropadi are known for their seafood.
Palolem beach huts
There are several huts at Palolem Beach where tourists can stay. Some popular huts are Art resort, Pacific sunset view, Ourem Palace, Oxygen Palolem, etc.
Palolem beach nightlife
Like any other beaches, Palolem beach also offers excellent nightlife. Hava Cuba Bar & Restaurant, Big Bamboo, Rock It Café are some excellent spots to enjoy the super cool nightlife.