Location
Benaulim, South Goa
Located
just 2 kms away from the famous Colva beach, lies Benaulim Beach.
Benaulim is slowly gaining recognition for its beauty and exclusive
appeal. Benaulim was originally known as Banavali. According to Hindu
Mythology Lord Parashurama, incarnate of Lord Vishnu, shot an arrow
from the Sayadri mountains in the adjacent konkan region. The arrow
(Baana in Sanskrit) landed at this village. So legend thus says that
this is how Benaulim got its name.
Until a few years ago,
Benaulim was just another lonely, isolated beach used mainly by
fishermen. Their decorated boats still line the shores of this beach.
There are plenty of boatmen, ready to take tourists on dolphin spotting
boat rides. For the more adventureus tourists, there are a number of
watersports providers that offer rides on jetskies, water scooters etc.
Swimming
Generally safe to swim in though it is advisable not to swim out too far from this beach.
Activities
Restaurants, hotels, dolphin spotting, crocodile spotting, water sports activities
Getting there
Closest City: Margao, 7 kms
Closest Airport: Dabolim, 28 kms
Closest Station: Margao, 8 kms
Directions
Mapusa: Take a shuttle to Panjim. Then take another shuttle to Margao. From Margao, buses, taxis and autos go directly to the beach.
Margao: Buses, taxis and autos go directly to the beach.
Panjim: Take a shuttle to Margao. From Margao, buses, taxis and autos go directly to the beach.
Vasco: Take a shuttle to Margao. From Margao, buses, taxis and autos go directly to the beach.
