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Benaulim Beach (Goa) |
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Benaulim Beach is situated 41 kms away from Panaji, the state capital.
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Tourist Attractions |
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Nossa Senhora de Merces (Our Lady of Mercy) Church, Bull fights, The Church of St. John the Baptist.
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Beach Activities |
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Fishing, Dolphin watching and Sun bathing |
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Benaulim is a part of the main stretch of southern beaches of Goa. It is less than 2 kms away from Colva beach which is equally famous. Benaulim beach starts in Goa where Colva beach ends. It is a fairly quite beach but it gets crowded on weekends, when local visitors pour into the beach. It is well known as the location of the Taj Exotica, Goa. Benaulim is the perfect place in Goa to laze around and bathe in the sun.
Order delicious Goan food and drinks and sit under the sun to let your skin get that tan look. Benaulim is a beach that allows you to relax and enjoy those moments of comfort.
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Nossa Senhora de Merces( Our Lady of Mercy) Church |
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The church is famous for its annual religious event Fama of Menino Jesuse (Child Jesus) since the 17th century. The Catholic community celebrates it on the third Monday of October every year. It is one of Goa's most popular feasts and a huge fair is organised on this auspicious occasion. |
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The Bull Fights |
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From early October to late May, from 4 pm onwards, one can enjoy bull fights at Benaulim. With the Konkani music playing, the bullfights are usually take place in an old rice field with no fences or barricades just outside the village. |
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The Church of St. John the Baptist |
The beach is also known for the church of St. John, situated on a hill beyond the village. When the monsoon arrives, feast of St John the Baptist (Sao Joao) is celebrated as a thanks giving day. People especially, young men wear crowns of leaves and fruits and around the area singing for gifts. |
Beach Activities |
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Benaulim is known for fishing, Dolphin watching and Sun bathing. Some adventure sports specially water sports are very popular. Eating joints and restaurants serving Goan delicacies add to the fun. |
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Get Benaulim Beach |
Visit by Road - Buses can be taken from Colva and Margao.
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Visit by Air - The Dabolim airport is 29 kms away from Panaji and 70 kms from Benaulim |
Visit by Rail -The nearest Railway station is at Karmali, 11 kms from Panaji and Panaji is 40 kms from 41 kms.
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