Benaulim Beach
Five minutes south of Colva is a prominent village, now a
popular tourist destination. Benaulim is known for its
coconuts and as a place where you can still see a rural Goa
relatively untouched by tourism. Some consider this a
mid-way point between the overcrowded package-tourist
destinations and the near-deserted beaches such as Varca or
Agonda. It lies in the midst of the long beach between Vasco
and Mobor. Legend has it that Parshuram shot his arrow into
the sea at Benaulim, and reclaimed the land here.
On both sides of the beach the sand stretches for miles. The
south is the quieter side. In the tourist season, you'll
find the beach dotted with shacks and colourful umbrellas.
Hardly any nightlife here, with only a few party places
close to the beach. There's little or none of the techno
party frenzy of North Goa. Entertainment usually consists of
an evening with a CD player or an acoustic guitar. Benaulim
is popular with German and Austrian travellers.
