Palolem
India · Goa · 4 m
Description
Palolem (पालोळें) is a crescent bay in the south of the Indian state of Goa. Palm-covered headlands close both ends of the sand. A rocky islet at the southern tip can be reached on foot at low tide. Wooden fishing boats carry visitors to Butterfly Beach and to dolphin pods offshore. Kayaks and paddleboards drift across the calm, shallow water. Coco huts line the shore, and headphone parties keep the nights quiet. Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary and the fort of Cabo de Rama lie inland and north. Palolem suits travellers who want slow beach days rather than the crowds of north Goa.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 7 days (optimal 4 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: November – February
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Palolem Beach
- Patnem Beach
- Agonda Beach(Day trip)
- Kayaking in the bay
- Butterfly Beach(Day trip)
- Dolphin-spotting boat trips
- Shree Mallikarjun Temple, Canacona
- Cabo de Rama Fort(Day trip)
- Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary(Day trip)
- Silent Noise headphone party (weekly)
- Canacona Island at low tide
- Colomb Bay
- Rajbagh Beach
- Cola Beach and its lagoon(Day trip)
- Yoga and Ayurveda retreats
- Seafood shacks and Goan fish thali
- Galgibaga turtle nesting beach (November - March)(Day trip)
- Talpona Beach(Day trip)
- Chaudi market
- Netravali Bubble Lake(Day trip)
- Sunset over the southern headland
Getting there
- Airports:
- GOI
- Train stations:
- Canacona