Benaulim

A lovely spot for beach holidays in Goa, Benaulim Beach is great for swimming and long beach walks. Walks or rides on the Beach Road through picturesque countryside 4 km to Colva are also equally enjoyable. The otherwise tranquil beach tends to get crowded on weekends when it attracts local picnickers. The main attractions of Benaulim Beach are the Dolphin Cruises offered here, which are reasonably priced and are definitely worth it as the chances of spotting dolphins prance about are very high. The Beach Bonanza Fair that is held on successive Sundays from mid-April onwards on the Benaulim Beach is a must for tourists who travel to Goa.

Pre – Portuguese, this Benaulim village was called ‘Bannali’ means the place marked by arrow, this has the reference to Parashuram, who shot the arrow from the top of the Sahyadri Mountains into the sea to mark the shoreline of the new land that would become Goa.

Things to see

Located on a hilltop beyond Benaulim village, the Church of St John the Baptist is worth a visit in Benaulim. Every monsoon, the feast of St John the Baptist (Sao Joao) draws numerous tourists to the church.
Bullfights Another of the stellar attractions at Benaulim Beach is the exciting bullfights at held from early October to late May.
The Beach Bonanza fair held on consecutive Sundays from mid-April onwards on the Benaulim Beach is a must see for tourists here.

Where to sleep

Being a prime tourist destination there are large number of hotels in the close vicinity of Benaulim Beach. The numerous hotels and resorts near Benaulim Beach provide the best kind of services and facilities. Moreover, there are a number of budget hotels along the Benaulim Beach catering to the needs of tourists who travel to Goa or are interested in exploring the scenic region around.