Located in Caranzol, along the banks of the River Mhadei, is a site steeped in history and natural beauty. The name translates to ‘Honey Stone’ in Konkani, inspired by the hillock dense with forests and countless bee hives. While the area’s calm setting and scenic charm make it worth a visit, it’s best admired from a safe distance. The dense vegetation and presence of wild bees make exploring beyond marked paths risky, so visitors are advised to tread carefully and simply take in the beauty from afar.
Hollant
Hollant is a secluded beach to the North of Velsao beach. The beach situation enables its visitors to have a glimpse of the 30 kms nearly unbroken beach stretch from Velsao to Cavellosim. The beach is usually frequented by the locals and is crowded on public holiday.
Sea Condition – November to March
Morning : Calm
Post Afternoon : Slight
Sea Condition – April to October
Morning : Calm/Slight
Post Afternoon: Rough to Very Rough
Lifeguard Beach Station
No Lifeguard Beach Station.
Beach Timings
7:30 am to Sunset
Beach Popular For
The beach has a beautiful view with a serene environment. The sunset is spectacular. The chapel is the site of the rare Feast of Three Kings, celebrated on 6 January (after the 12th night of Christmas)
The beach is covered with soft sand but in some parts of the beach you can find small rocks and stones. A road among the lush tropical plants leads to the beach and, once you reach it, breathtakingly beautiful view onto the brilliant braid of South Goa beaches and Western Ghats’ foothills welcome you.
Point of Contact
Palolem
Picturesque Palolem Beach, enclosed by a thick forest of coconut palms in far south Goa ranks as one of the State's most beautiful beach. This mile long, shady, semi-circle shaped beach continues to grow in popularity every year, and it's become very lively with the diverse crowd that it attracts. Tranquility of the beach is assured by absence of water sports.The beach is about 43 kms from Margao and 76 kms from Panaji.
Sea Condition – November to March
Morning : Calm
Post Afternoon : Slight to Rough
Sea Condition – April to October
Morning : Calm / Slight
Post Afternoon: Rough to Very Rough
Lifeguard Beach Station
Right of Main Beach Entry road.
Beach Timings
7:30 am to Sunset
Beach Popular For
Palolem has shacks lined up on the shore so you can always relax and unwind while viewing the crescent beach. Palolem does not have many clubs and pubs for partying, but that’s not why you come here anyway. Enjoy the sunset at Palolem. You can also visit the Bat Island and check out the infinite bats that have made Bat Island their home.
Point of Contact
1-800-833-1511
Colva
Colva Beach is approximately eight kilometers from Margao, the commercial centre of South Goa. Due to availability of parking space , like Calangute beach in North Goa, Colva is the most popular beach of South Goa and hence the most crowded.
Sea Condition – November to March
Morning : Calm
Post Afternoon : Slight
Sea Condition – April to October
Morning : Calm / Slight
Post Afternoon: Rough to Very Rough
Lifeguard Beach Station
Lifeguard Station is located at the main entrance to the beach
Beach Timings
7:30 am to Sunset
Beach Popular For
Colvá is still famous for the white-washed Our Lady Of Mercy church, also known as Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Merces. It was founded in 1630 and rebuilt in the eighteenth century in the village square. It contains the miraculous statue of 'Menino Jesus' (Baby Jesus), which was introduced by a Jesuit missionary and which is supposed to have healing powers.
Point of Contact
1-800-833-1511
Baina
The Baina beach is located in the port town of Mormugao. It is a beautiful beach where one can enjoy an evening walk or a swim. One can also enjoy water sports here and the beach is now known to be a tourist spot in Goa. At the beach in Baina in Goa one can often witness and enjoy some cultural programmes and beach festivals which are held. The beach is visited by many tourists now as it is just a walk away from the city and is considered quite a safe beach.One can experience India's first ever underwater sea walk here. Due to this one gets a chance to be up close with the water world and one can also enjoy the unique experience to explore the sea.
Sea Condition – November to March
Morning : Calm
Post Afternoon : Slight
Sea Condition – April to October
Morning : Calm/Slight
Post Afternoon: Rough to Very Rough
Lifeguard Beach Station
Located 500 meters South of main entry point.
Beach Timings
7:30 am to Sunset
Beach Popular For
Baina is very popular for sea walking It allows you to take a closer view of the pristine beauty of the world which is present beneath the blue waters. Walk under the sea in Goa and experience the true charm of marine life. It is celebrated as India’s first beach which provides the facilities of taking an underwater sea walk.
Point of Contact
1-800-833-1511
Ashwem
Located south of Arambol beach, Ashwem beach is white sandy type and saved from the onslaught of commercial development. The hourly auto service to Tiracol can be used to reach the beach. Located about 30 kms from Panjim city.
Sea Condition – November to March
Morning : Calm
Post Afternoon : Slight
Sea Condition – April to October
Morning : Calm / Slight
Post Afternoon: Rough to Very Rough
Lifeguard Beach Station
Next to Ajoba Temple
Beach Timings
7:30 am to Sunset
Beach Popular For
Ashwem has quite a alot of restaurants along the streets that lead up to the beach. These range from Italian to Continental and everything in between. It is not only known for its posh food but also the shacks that serve food.
Ashwem is known for its rocks all around it carved by the shellfish. The view that the beach provides is one of the most beautiful sights ever seen. Ashwem is relatively less crowded which only adds to it beauty.
The beach is known for having groups of turtles coming up to the shores to lay their eggs every now and then.
Point of Contact
1-800-833-1511