Goa Benaulim Beach
Benaulim Beach, very quiet beach
South Goa Beach
Where is Benaulim beach?
Benaulim beach is situated in south Goa on the shores of the Arabian Sea. It lies 41 km away from Panaji, capital of the Indian state of Goa. This beach is 2km from Colva beach. So once you visit here, then the next stop is bound to be Colva beach.How to reach here?
The nearest airport to reach is at Dabolim, which is 29 km away from Panaji and 70 km from Benaulim. The nearest railway station is at Karmali, 11 km away from Panaji. Panaji is 41 km away from Benaulim. There are frequent buses from Colva, which is 2km from this beach, running to and from Margao (also Madgaon; which is 8km away from Benaulim) from where one can take a bus to Panaji, which is 33 km further ahead.About Benaulim Beach
This beach is a very quiet beach. This beach in Goa starts where Colva beach ends. The best thing about Benaulim beach is that it is still rather undiscovered by domestic tourists even though it is a famous beach for fishing. This beach gets fairly crowded in the evenings and on weekends. Local visitors often frequent this beach; they get off their buses about a kilometer away and pour onto the beach.
Why Benaulim beach is so special?
One can just laze the day off soaking in the sun. It gives you the pleasure and satisfaction of being in Goa. Benaulim beach is the beach to be, when you just want to relax, relax and relax. Eating joints nearby offer you snacks and drinks as and when preferred and you don't even have to bother about getting up from your comfort zone for such things because there are assistants roaming about through whom you can place the orders and the food or drink is brought to you where you are seated. All you have do is sit and relax. Here you can simply lie on the sand and finally get up with a beautiful tan. But don't forget to carry the sunscreen lotions.Church of St John the Baptist
Apart from the lovely Benaulim beach, there is the Church of St John the Baptist which is situated on a hill beyond the village and is worth a visit. On the arrival of the monsoon, Feast of St John the Baptist (Sao Joao) is celebrated as a thanksgiving. Young men wearing crowns of leaves and fruits tour the area singing for gifts. To commemorate the movement of St John when he was in his mother's womb and visited by Mary, the mother of Jesus, the young men of this village jump in the wells.
Where to stay & eat?
At Benaulim beach you will find only few hotels for your accommodation but you can definitely rent a house if you are going to stay for long. The Colva beach, which is situated next to this beach, houses plenty of resorts and low-budget hotels.
Alegria This Goan specialty restaurant is reminiscent of an old-fashioned landlords drawing room, with sepia photographs on the walls and carved wooden furniture. The variety of menu items makes an excellent introduction to local cuisine. If you want to be adventurous with dessert, try the adsorachem merend, a feni-infused (with cashew or coconut-palm hooch) tender coconut mousse with saffron sauce. Live singing accompanied by guitar and mandolin adds to the scene.
Joecons The interior is spacious but nothing special at this Goan restaurant, the chief attraction is getting here its a lovely walk (less than a kilometer) through paddy fields from Benaulim village. Try biking it if youre staying in Benaulim the sea breeze will be full in your face and youll arrive suitably primed for the feni and masala prawns.
Taj Exotica Here youll find undoubtedly one of the most luxurious and attractive places to stay in Goa, on extensive grounds beside tranquil Benaulim beach. The lobby has gleaming marble floors and spotless white sofas. Its sunken, open-air atrium is full of foliage. Rooms with shady verandahs look out onto two golf courses and the Arabian Sea. You can opt for a villa with an outdoor private pool, or one with a hot tub overlooking the sea. Although all of this luxury takes you well away from the mass-tourist clutter of Colva, the resort remains close to the heart of Goa with the exemplary warmth and good humor of its staff, some of whom occasionally join professional musicians to serenade guests while they dine. Theres also a lobster shack on the beach here.