PALOLEM BEACH, Goa (India)

Palolem is probably Goa's most beautiful and idyllic beach. The whole beach is hemmed at both ends by rock crags. At normal tide, its water depth is just 4 feet till 1 km into the sea.

About 42 kms. from Margao, Palolem beach is an impossibly beautiful palm-fringed cove of white sand unspoilt compared to the beaches of Salcete and north Goa It is fast emerging as a popular spot for day-trippers from Colva and Calangute . Just west of Chaudi it is one of the most enchanting beaches in Goa relatively deserted, with backdrop of western ghats situated in Southern Taluka of Canacona. This recent find is fast developing into a tourist destination with springing up of hotels and guest houses. There are restaurants, travel agents some even provide facilities like boating, money exchange, internet surfing and e-mail facilities