In the Part 1 and Part 2 of Goa Beach Guide you read about several beaches in Goa. Well that’s not all, there are some more to go.
Colva Beach
Where: This is located on Southern Goa. It is at a distance of ten kilometers from Marago and about forty kilometers from Panaji. The nearest railway station is at Marago.
What: The Colva beach is quite popular amongst the local Indian travelers. Day trippers come here in buses during the day. The locals can be found enjoying themselves at this beach during weekends. This beach is also popular amongst the religious minded because of the famous Colva church here. In the month of October the beaches is visited by thousands of pilgrims and that is when it is most crowded. In this area you will find plenty of accommodations to suit your budget with several small hotels, beach bars and shacks, food shops and simple restaurants in this area. The nightlife is quite minimal here, only few bars play in-house DJs during the night time, apart from this the beach remains silent. This beach is less popular amongst the foreigners and is more favored by the locals.
Mandrem, Morjim, and Asvem Beaches
What: The Morjim and Mandrem beaches are the most isolated beaches of all with very few of none visitors. They have very few facilities and no exciting activities to attract visitors. Apart from few beach holiday resorts, makeshift places to stay and camping gear there is not much to be found at this beach. Some tourists who wish to stay for longer durations are able to rent out homes or rooms from locales at low prices. These beaches are more popular for turtles rather than tourists. The turtles are well protected here by the government. Some land in and around Asvem and Morjim has been purchased by foreigners especially Russians who wish to settle here. Those who enjoy long walks must hike from Mandrem to Arambol and the other way around.
Palolem
Where: It is situated in South Goa, at a distance of forty kilometers from Marago and seventy kilometers from the capital of Goa. The nearest railway station is at Marago.
What: The Palolem Beach is a semicircular beach with beautiful view lined with shady palms and clean soft sandy beaches. It has been a backpacker’s paradise since the day it was discovered. With every passing year this beach welcomes more and more travelers. The absence of any lasting structure on this beach is what makes it a backpacker’s delight. Staying on this beach in a rented coco hut which has to be rebuilt every year is an heavenly experience. Hotels and resorts can be found a short distance away from this beach. The southern side of this beach is where the night scene happens.
Patnem
Where: It is located in Southern Goa at a distance of about forty five kilometers from Marago and seventy kilometers from the capital of Goa. The nearest railway station is at Marago and the local station is at Canacona.
What: It is just a twenty minute walk from the quiet Palolem Beach, but it is quieter than Palolem. This beach, housed between two cliffs, is a very nice place to stay. For the nightlife you can simply walk to Palolem. You can stay in a graceful hut here which comes with attached washrooms.
