Palolem Goa, India Holidays
Palolem
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The most beautiful beach in Goa — a perfect crescent bay in South Goa with a relaxed, bohemian atmosphere
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Flight Time
9–10h from London
Best Time
November to February
Country
Goa, India
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Palolem Holiday Guide
Palolem is the most beautiful beach in Goa — a perfect crescent bay in South Goa with calm, clear water, a relaxed bohemian atmosphere and excellent restaurants. The silent disco parties are unique. Butterfly Beach (accessible by kayak) is the most secluded beach in Goa.
The best time to visit is November to February. We search across Travelpack, Emirates Holidays and JTA Holidays for the best deals.
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Average Temperatures
Jan
31°C
Feb
32°C
Mar
33°C
Apr
34°C
May
33°C
Jun
30°C
Jul
28°C
Aug
28°C
Sep
29°C
Oct
30°C
Nov
31°C
Dec
31°C
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Call 01282 960 460Top 8 Things To Do in Palolem
The highlights, experiences and local knowledge that make Palolem one of the finest destinations in Goa, India.
Palolem Beach
Palolem beach is the most beautiful in Goa — a perfect crescent bay with calm, clear water, fine golden sand and a backdrop of coconut palms and jungle-covered hills. The beach is lined with beach huts, restaurants and yoga studios. The atmosphere is relaxed and bohemian.
Kayaking to Butterfly Beach
Butterfly Beach, accessible only by kayak or boat from Palolem (30 minutes), is the most secluded and beautiful beach in South Goa — a tiny, pristine cove with extraordinary natural beauty. The kayak trip through the mangroves and along the coast is one of the finest experiences in Goa.
Silent Disco
Palolem is famous for its silent disco parties — headphone parties on the beach where guests dance to music through wireless headphones. The silent discos are held several nights a week and are one of the most unique and enjoyable nightlife experiences in Goa.
Yoga & Wellness
Palolem has the finest yoga and wellness scene in Goa — a wide range of yoga studios, Ayurvedic spas and wellness retreats. The combination of the beautiful beach, the relaxed atmosphere and the excellent wellness facilities makes Palolem the best destination in Goa for yoga and wellness holidays.
Snorkelling & Diving
The waters off Palolem have good snorkelling and diving — the reefs are in reasonable condition and the marine life includes turtles, rays and reef fish. The dive centres offer PADI courses and guided dives. The snorkelling at Butterfly Beach is particularly good.
Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, 15 minutes from Palolem, is the most beautiful nature reserve in South Goa — a dense forest with excellent birdwatching, gaur (Indian bison), leopards (rarely seen) and a beautiful watchtower overlooking a watering hole. The sanctuary is excellent for nature lovers.
Seafood Restaurants
Palolem has excellent seafood restaurants — fresh fish, lobster, crab and prawns at very reasonable prices. The beach restaurants are informal and atmospheric. The local Goan cuisine — fish curry rice, prawn balchão, crab xacuti — is excellent.
Sunset Views
Palolem faces west and has extraordinary sunset views — the sun sets over the Arabian Sea, turning the sky orange and pink. The beach is at its most beautiful at sunset. The beach bars and restaurants fill up every evening for the sunset.
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