{"id":95,"date":"2008-01-11T16:49:23","date_gmt":"2008-01-11T16:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.itravelabout.com\/palolem-beach-goa-india\/"},"modified":"2008-01-11T16:49:23","modified_gmt":"2008-01-11T16:49:23","slug":"palolem-beach-goa-india","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itravelabout.com\/palolem-beach-goa-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Palolem Beach, Goa, India"},"content":{"rendered":"

Palolem beach<\/strong> is Goa’s
\nmost idyllic beach.  A beautiful sweeping bay of white sand,
\nfringed with palms with an island (Green Island) accessible at low tide. 
\nPalolem’s once pristine beach is now compromised by the endless restaurants and
\nbeach huts that are tucked in the palms.  But, all of the beach buildings are of bamboo construction; if only they didn’t
\nuse blue plastic on the roofs!  There are lots of
\nfacilities on hand, no party scene, but with several restaurants playing music, some of it
\nlive.<\/p>\n

Despite the continuing development on the beach, and
\non the road leading down to the beach, Palolem remains a popular and beautiful
\nplace to visit.  Popular with 20 and 30-something travellers and
\nbackpackers<\/strong> <\/p>\n

,and
\na few others, there are no real resorts here like on some of Goa’s other
\nbeaches. <\/p>\n

At Christmas <\/strong>time
\nPalolem
\nis packed and accommodation prices can triple.  Yet it remains a laid
\nback and fun place.  There are quieter beaches within easy reach of
\nPalolem; north is Agonda, south is Patnem<\/a> <\/p>\n

.  Just over the rocks on the southern
\nedge of Palolem is Colomb beach <\/p>\n

, and then a 10 minute walk onto Patnem
\nbeach.<\/p>\n

Facilities in Palolem<\/h2>\n

There is no ATM<\/strong> in Palolem, the nearest is in Canacona, 3kms
\naway.  So bring plenty with you, or just rent a mountain bike to Canacona
\nwhen you run out.  Several travel agents do cash advances, but you’ll pay
\nfor the privilege.  There are various travel agents on the beach and
\nfurther back on the beach road.  Motorbikes, mopeds and mountain bikes can
\nbe rented at various places.  Internet access is readily available.<\/p>\n

\n

Activities at Palolem beach<\/h2>\n