Benaulim Beach
According to Hindu mythology, Benaulim is the place where the arrow of Lord Parsurama landed when he created the state of Goa. Known in Sanskrit as Banali, it was changed to Benaulim by the Portuguese. The main attractions on this beach are the dolphin cruises. The beach gets fairly crowded in the evenings and on weekends with local visitors. Benaulim is about 2 km away from Colva and is more peaceful and serene than Colva. The best thing about Benaulim is that it is still rather undiscovered by domestic tourists even though it is a fishing beach.
Nossa Senhora de Merces (Our Lady of Mercy) Church
The church is famous for its annual religious eventFama of Menino Jesuse (Child Jesus)since the 17th century. The predominantly Catholic community celebrates it on the third Monday of October every year. It is one of Goa’s most popular feasts and a big fair is held on the occasion.
Famous for ‘Dolphin Cruises’, Benaulim Beach is the ultimate beach for relaxing through day and night. Covered with palm trees throughout, Benaulim Beach is every beach lovers’ dream destination. Nightlife in Benaulim Beach is more or less a private affair. Candle light dinners are one of the best ways to enjoy the nights in this beach.
The Bull Fight
From early October to late May, from 4 pm onwards, one can see the bull fights at Benaulim. On the beat of taped Konkani music, the bullfights are usually held in an old rice field with no fences or barricades just outside a village.
The Church of St John
The Church of St John the Baptist is situated on a hill beyond the village and worth a visit. The church is a wonderful example of Goan Christian architecture.The church is located on a hill and draws significant crowd of travelers.
From the middle of April, several fairs and festivals are arranged in Benaulim Beach, for example, the Beach Bonanza, which is held on every Sunday.
The church is famous for its annual religious eventFama of Menino Jesuse (Child Jesus)since the 17th century. The predominantly Catholic community celebrates it on the third Monday of October every year. It is one of Goa’s most popular feasts and a big fair is held on the occasion.
Famous for ‘Dolphin Cruises’, Benaulim Beach is the ultimate beach for relaxing through day and night. Covered with palm trees throughout, Benaulim Beach is every beach lovers’ dream destination. Nightlife in Benaulim Beach is more or less a private affair. Candle light dinners are one of the best ways to enjoy the nights in this beach.
The Bull Fight
From early October to late May, from 4 pm onwards, one can see the bull fights at Benaulim. On the beat of taped Konkani music, the bullfights are usually held in an old rice field with no fences or barricades just outside a village.
The Church of St John
The Church of St John the Baptist is situated on a hill beyond the village and worth a visit. The church is a wonderful example of Goan Christian architecture.The church is located on a hill and draws significant crowd of travelers.
From the middle of April, several fairs and festivals are arranged in Benaulim Beach, for example, the Beach Bonanza, which is held on every Sunday.
Eating
The easy proximity of the Margao make from Benaulim beach and the Christian Fishing Community make this place dotted with several food joints. Other than the restaurants that served variety of gourmet dishes, the beachfront shacks are also very popular among the travelers. Additionally, the terrace restaurants that are scattered throughout the beach remains crowded with the locals and tourists alike.
The easy proximity of the Margao make from Benaulim beach and the Christian Fishing Community make this place dotted with several food joints. Other than the restaurants that served variety of gourmet dishes, the beachfront shacks are also very popular among the travelers. Additionally, the terrace restaurants that are scattered throughout the beach remains crowded with the locals and tourists alike.
At the end of the Colva beach, Benaulim is a quiet and pleasant beach. Benaulim lies 40 km away from Panaji, the capital of the Indian state Goa.