Palolem beach is Goa's most idyllic beach. A beautiful sweeping bay of white sand, fringed with palms with an island (Green Island) accessible at low tide. Palolem's once pristine beach is now compromised by the endless restaurants and beach huts that are tucked in the palms. But, all of the beach buildings are of bamboo construction; if only they didn't use blue plastic on the roofs! There are lots of facilities on hand, no party scene, but with several restaurants playing music, some of it live.