Palolem beach
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A crescent-shaped bay in south Goa with calm water, palm trees and a quieter pace than the north.
BeachCanacona taluka, South GoaBest time to visit: November to March
Highlights
- Calm, shallow water good for swimming and kayaking
- Boat trips to look for dolphins
- Nearby Agonda and Galgibaga beaches; Galgibaga is a nesting site for olive ridley turtles
Significance
Palolem shows the quieter side of the Goan coast, close to the forests of Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary.