Beaches of South Goa - Review & Guide

We have been to some of the most beautiful beaches in Santorini, Mykonos, Kerala, Pondicherry but nothing can match the charm of sunbathed Goa beaches. Like every tourist, we get pulled towards the nightlife, water sports, beach shacks and the delicious seafood in Goa. This party capital of India has something more to offer in every visit. We have explored the North Goa party places, Panjim, UNESCO world heritage sites and the spice plantations but nothing can beat the classic South Goa beaches.

Benaulim, Bogmalo, Butterfly, Cavelossim, Colva, Majorda, Varca, Palolem, Patnem are some of the popular beaches in South Goa. Benaulim and Colva beaches are popular for water sports, Palolem for beautiful sunsets, Cavelossim for Fisherman's Wharf restaurant, Majorda for finger licking Goan food and butterfly beach obviously for exotic butterflies and gold fishes. Every South Goan beach has something unique to offer, and as a traveler we always look forward to new experiences.

The South Goa beaches are clean with a long stretch of shallow water. These beautiful beaches pictured against coconut groves and blue skies are a sight to behold. You can go for an early morning walk to watch the sunrise. Relax on the folding beach chair, read a book, drink beer and be yourself. For a laid-back and relaxed holiday, go to South Goa.

Delicious food at beach Shacks - A chicken Biryani is incomplete without a raita and onion ring salad. Try asking for a complimentary raita or salad in North Goa beach shacks and they will flatly refuse. Most of these genuine foodie demands are taken care of on the South Goan beach shack. In South Goa, the restaurant staff ensures that the customers are happy.

When we visited Cavelossim beach, we went to Fisherman's Wharf restaurant. It may be far from the Cavelossim beach entry point but it is definitely worth a visit. It is one of the best restaurants for lunch when you are in Goa. It is a quiet place overlooking the river Sal. The restaurant decor has the Goan feel - Boats, nets and the Goan house designs. Calm and serene lake by the side, this Goan restaurant serves absolutely delicious food. There were six of us, and we tried more than 15 dishes including masala fried prawns, crispy chicken, Chicken Yakitori, tandoori malai mushroom and Rawa Fried Kingfish in starters, Goan fish curry with rice in main course and Fisherman Wharf's traditional Apple pie and chocolate cake for desserts. I would recommend you to try the Rawa Fried Kingfish, apple pie and Goan fish curry - simply divine!

Adventure Sports - Cosmopolitan crowd, amazing shacks and clean beaches complimented by water sports is what makes South Goa beaches a perfect holiday destination. Try adventure sports like Jet Ski, banana ride, bumper ride, parasailing, boat ride, dolphin trips, scuba diving, snorkeling and many more.

post by Neha Makdey