Locate : Goa Benaulim beach is situated in
South Goa on the shores of the Arabian
Sea. It lies 41 km away from Panaji, capital of
Goa in
India. Benaulim beach is 2km from Colva beach. So once you visit Colva beach
in Goa, then the next is bound to be Benaulim beach.
Touring Seasons : Through out the year.
The Beach
Benaulim beach in Goa is a tranquil beach travel destination in India.
Benaulim beach in Goa is the extension of the Colva beach. Benaulim beach at
Goa gives you the pleasure and satisfaction of being in Goa. Even though
Benaulim beach Goa is a famous beach for fishing, it is still undiscovered
by tourists.
The beach gets deservedly crowded in the evenings and on weekends. Local
visitors often frequent this Benaulim beach; they get off their buses about
a kilometer away and pour onto the beach. This beach is the exact location
for relaxing and sun-bathing and yes!.... Eating, as the beach offers
several eating joints to refresh you in between with snacks and drinks. So
at Goa Benaulim beach, all you do is roam & relax.
Beach
Accessibilty
Airlines : The nearest airport to reach Benaulim beach in
Goa is at Dabolim, which is 29 km away from Panaji and 70 km from Benaulim.
Rail Lines : Indian Railways runs trains to & from the
nearest railway station at Karmali, 11 km away from Panaji. Panaji is 41 km
away from Benaulim.
Bus Lines : There are frequent buses from Colva, which is
2km from Benaulim beach, running to and from Margao (also Madgaon; which is
8km away from Benaulim) from where one can take a State Transport Bus or a
private bus to Panaji, which is 33 km further ahead.
Private / Hired Vehicles : Goa has well defined
roads to take you to the beach spot. The local people can take private
vehicles to the reach the beach spot.
Lodging at Benaulim
At Goa 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, situated next to Benaulim beach, houses plenty of resorts and
low-budget hotels.
Charming
Spots near Benaulim
Church of St John the Baptist
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.
Bullfights
Bullfights can be seen at Benaulim from early October to late May. The
bullfights are usually held in an old rice field with no fences or
barricades just outside a village, to the beat of taped Konkani music.
Oceanic Activities
Benaulim beach is an ideal place for the book lovers. You can just laze the
day off under the sun.
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