Benaulim Beach
Benaulim Beach
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wandererlust
Mumbai, India606 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
The place to be, especially in the morning, when you are in Benaulim. Beautiful, peaceful and a fab place for the morning walks/jogs. Did Benaulim-varca-benaulim-colva and back each day, and the whole coastline is pristine. The fishing is on, and early morning and evenings, you get to see the fishermen at work. There's an abundance of dogs and you need to be careful, lest you step on something not so good😊. That is in my sense, the only major negative with the whole stretch.
Written 7 October 2021
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Gaurav J
Mumbai, India16 contributions
Mar 2022
Clean n Pristine beach with less crowd. Beach had all the water activities. There are sufficient beach shacks to allow one to spend considerable time here in the evening and watch sunset.
Written 28 March 2022
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mrc49
Le Plessis-Robinson, France73 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Nice flat sandy beach giving miles of promenades. I was here in February and the sea was always calm and the waves small. There are roaming lifeguards and flagged areas with a permanent presence.
Wonderful place that I hope to get back to asap.
Wonderful place that I hope to get back to asap.
Written 25 February 2020
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Rajatm123
506 contributions
Dec 2020
The benaulim beach is very clean and a very long stretch of pristine beach. There is a lot of activities like jetski, parasailing, ringo etc, the only issue is that the price is very high as compared to North Goa. But the beach is excellent and clean shacks all along. it was the perfect beach for kids and adult.
Written 31 December 2020
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RajiAmar
Bengaluru, India54 contributions
Dec 2022
One of the best South Goan beaches .. it was super clean and serene even in the peack december season ! Now we know where to go in Goa, during the peak season !
another highlight is that the fishermen bringing in their boats in the morning and evening with fresh catch ! If you are staying at an airbnb then you could buy some fishes and fry it with minimum spices.. you hardly need anything if the fishes are so fresh !
another highlight is that the fishermen bringing in their boats in the morning and evening with fresh catch ! If you are staying at an airbnb then you could buy some fishes and fry it with minimum spices.. you hardly need anything if the fishes are so fresh !
Written 2 January 2023
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Sunita
Hyderabad, India240 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Very clean beach with white sand...not very crowded during morning, but as dusk falls the shacks get crowded.
The morning walk from Benaulim beach till Trinity beach was very serene. Early morning sight of the fishermen pulling their large nets from sea and sorting their day's catch was a great experience.
This is a must visit place in South Goa!
The morning walk from Benaulim beach till Trinity beach was very serene. Early morning sight of the fishermen pulling their large nets from sea and sorting their day's catch was a great experience.
This is a must visit place in South Goa!
Written 5 January 2024
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Simi B
New Delhi, India30 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
Beautiful clean beach with magnificent sunset views! You can go for a lovely walk or run on the beach and then chill out at the Southern Deck with beer and snacks! The best thing is that the place was not overcrowded and there’s a sense of peaceful serenity throughout!
Written 25 March 2023
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Juliet S
Peterborough, UK328 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
We arrived in Benaulim in March, pre lockdown and are still here in July 2020.
In March, several beach shacks were open, we were pleasantly surprised by the free beachbeds and towels, and the excellent food and drink services offered by polite staff in the shacks.
The beach itself was clean, gently shelving and the water was warm and clean.
The only negative side still is, and was, the stray dogs. Far too many. Dog poo on the beach. Dogs fighting. Dogs begging for food at every shack. Once the season ends end of May, the shacks close and the dogs roam.
The monsoon weather in June brings in an annual wash of oil, a result of tankers dumping the waste at sea and the tide pushing it up onto the beach.
The high tides wash away the gentle sandy slopes and built up shack "patio" areas making it look so different during monsoon season. Debris is washed up regularly, washed away on the next tide, yet to see the beach being cleaned.
In March, several beach shacks were open, we were pleasantly surprised by the free beachbeds and towels, and the excellent food and drink services offered by polite staff in the shacks.
The beach itself was clean, gently shelving and the water was warm and clean.
The only negative side still is, and was, the stray dogs. Far too many. Dog poo on the beach. Dogs fighting. Dogs begging for food at every shack. Once the season ends end of May, the shacks close and the dogs roam.
The monsoon weather in June brings in an annual wash of oil, a result of tankers dumping the waste at sea and the tide pushing it up onto the beach.
The high tides wash away the gentle sandy slopes and built up shack "patio" areas making it look so different during monsoon season. Debris is washed up regularly, washed away on the next tide, yet to see the beach being cleaned.
Written 12 July 2020
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androrphin
Basingstoke, UK45 contributions
Mar 2020
This section of the beach has a large number of shacks, some watersports and local fishermen. As usual the beach is huge, sandy, gently shelving with a large tidal range.
It is livelier than Sernabatim Beach (15 minute walk away) but not as boisterous as Colva Beach (35 minute walk), at least when we there in early March. There are probably enough shacks to last at least a fortnight were you to visit a different one eacy time.
There are always lifeguards on patrol as the currents can get quite strong. In fact there is a lifeguard station there and we saw some recruits being trained (think Baywatch).
As mentioned the local fishermen use this beach a lot and there are several fishing boats around. It's interesting watching them beach their boats and sell their catch directly on the beach.
It is livelier than Sernabatim Beach (15 minute walk away) but not as boisterous as Colva Beach (35 minute walk), at least when we there in early March. There are probably enough shacks to last at least a fortnight were you to visit a different one eacy time.
There are always lifeguards on patrol as the currents can get quite strong. In fact there is a lifeguard station there and we saw some recruits being trained (think Baywatch).
As mentioned the local fishermen use this beach a lot and there are several fishing boats around. It's interesting watching them beach their boats and sell their catch directly on the beach.
Written 21 March 2020
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Iv T
1 contribution
Feb 2023 • Solo
I was very disappointed with the beach.
after I read the best reviews I was excited to get there. The beach is not good for travelers who like to spend their time in peace and quiet. It’s occupied by the holiday makers was full of holiday makers who lie down on the sun loungers.
after I read the best reviews I was excited to get there. The beach is not good for travelers who like to spend their time in peace and quiet. It’s occupied by the holiday makers was full of holiday makers who lie down on the sun loungers.
Written 8 February 2023
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I will be traveling as a solo women to Benaulim about 3 weeks. Do you recommend some nightlife in Benaulim for spending my evenings?
Written 21 February 2023
Yes
If you go to the beach turn left the first bar is valonias it’s nice night and day and they will look after you
If you turn right and walk past several shacks the blue corner they will also look after you both are chilled and friendly
Written 22 February 2023
We are planning to visit in the end of July, is beaches are open in July? Can we enter in the water/sea in the July, i am asking this because I have heard that life-guards not give permission to enter in the water/sea in rainy season.
Written 14 June 2021
Which are the good must try shacks in n around Benaulim beach . Thankyou
Written 19 January 2020
Joancy, Rogers and Pedro's
restaurants all have good food at
normal human being prices. Rogers
has no dance floor or music. The
other two do.
All three also have good
service.
Pedro's has an excellent manager
named Linda who motivates the staff.
She is outgoing and efficient.
Written 22 January 2020
We are going to Benaulim in October will it be busy ? Will there be many tourists there ?
Written 3 September 2019
Visiting Goa from 27th oct for 4 nights... 1 couple... Which beach will be advisable... 3-4 star property
Written 30 August 2019
I will suggest you to stay at Karma Royal palm beach resort at Benaulim which a very neat and clean beach. I am member of Karma group so I can sponsor you wher you need to pay only taxes amount and no room rent. They will provide you free breakfast also. so first you check the property and then inform your details so the resort people will contact you and confirm your booking.
You can search Karma Royal Palm Resorts Benaulim Goa
Written 5 September 2019
I am planing to visit goa in july end plz let me know weather beach shacks will be available at that time? Thanks in advance
Written 6 May 2019
I don't know, just that it's monsoon, so I wouldn't be thinking of going. November to April best times to visit.
Written 11 July 2019
добрый день.Хотела бы узнать какой курс валюты обмена по отношению к доллару и какие цены в аювердическом салоне Намасте
Written 17 March 2019
Здравствуйте! По состоянию на конец февраля 2019, за доллар давали 71 рупию. В салоне не был, не знаю))
Written 19 March 2019
Planning for A Goa trip to Benaulim, Cavelossim and Margao on 13 to 18 Feb 2019. Would like some suggestions on some place to Party and wind down nearby.
Written 5 February 2019
There are some very good spots on Benaulim Beach for partying. Martins Corner is excellent for food in that area !
Written 6 February 2019
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