Think Goa beaches and you have visuals of Arambol, Mandrem, Morjim, Vagator, Anjuna, Baga, Calangute, Candolim, Miramar and Dona Paula come to mind. There is no denying the fact that the beaches, most of them located in North Goa, are ideal for beach holidays.
But there is more to Goa and beaches in South Goa can match those to the north in scenic splendor. This tourist season, visit South Goa beaches and trust us, you will not be disappointed.
- Palolem
A popular tourist attraction in South Goa, the crescent-shaped beach is surrounded by hillocks and palm trees. Palolem is a natural bay surrounded by lofty headlands on either side. Because of its crescent-shape, you can view the entire beach from either end. The beach, about one mile long, offers a lot in terms of water sports. The beach is featured as the Goan residence of Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) in the film The Bourne Supremacy (2004). The sea is shallowest at the northern end.
- Polem
Goa’s southernmost beach rarely figures on the itineraries of tourists visiting the beach state. However, it has ensured Polem is bereft of the hordes that throng the beaches and made it an ideal for those wanting to enjoy a quiet holiday.
Polem lies 27 km from Palolem Beach and is the southernmost beach in Goa. About 700 m long, the Polem beach is sickle-shaped.
The beach is ideal for a picnic or a seaside stroll.
- Patnem Beach
If you are looking to escape the crowds and laze on the beach, do some sunbathing and do nothing else, then Patnem fits your requirements.
The white sandy crescent shaped seashore is among the quietest beaches of South Goa.
Find a beach chair or a hammock and let the sea breeze lull you to sleep. When you wake up, gorge on some of the most sumptuous and exotic fresh seafood to try out the Goan cuisines. Once you are done with it, reclaim your position on the chair or the hammock.
- Rajbagh beach
Nice, beautiful and clean, Rajbagh in South Goa is ideal for a do nothing vacation. Also known as Raj Baga or Rajbaga, Rajbagh Beach is situated close to Palolem. Almost the entire Rajbag coastline is occupied by luxury five-star. Though not a private beach, Rajbagh gets very few visitors other than the hotel guests.
Facilities are very few except for those provided by the hotel. Consequently, they are priced on the higher side.
- Talpona beach
A sleepy little fisherman’s village, Talpona boasts of one of the cleanest beaches in South Goa. The beach is about one km stretch of golden sand and stands at the mouth of the Talpona River.
The sea is quiet and calm, water is clean and crystal-clear. Visitors to Talpona are rare and often the beach is completely empty. Talpona has escaped the rampant commercialization you find in the beaches elsewhere in Goa.
Talpona beach is ideal for those seeking solitude and don’t go if you are looking for watersports or other beach activities.
By Samod, Travel India