Benaulim Beach

Location
At the end of the Colva beach, Benaulim is a quiet and pleasant beach. Benaulim lies 40 km away from Panaji, the capital of the Indian state Goa.

Climate
Goa has a consistent climate through the year with just meager fluctuations in the temperature. December and January might require light woolens. April and May are warm. The period from June to October brings heavy rain, almost up to 400 cm. The temperature during the summers ranges from 24°C to 32.7°C and during the winters it ranges from 21.3°C to 32.2°C.

The Beach
According to Hindu mythology, Benaulim is the place where the arrow of Lord Parsurama landed when he created the state of Goa. Known in Sanskrit as Banali, it was changed to Benaulim by the Portuguese. The main attractions on this beach are the dolphin cruises. The beach gets fairly crowded in the evenings and on weekends with local visitors. Benaulim is about 2 km away from Colva and is more peaceful and serene than Colva. The best thing about Benaulim is that it is still rather undiscovered by domestic tourists even though it is a fishing beach.

The Main Attractions of Benaulim Beach
Nossa Senhora de Merces (Our Lady of Mercy) Church
The church is famous for its annual religious event Fama of Menino Jesuse (Child Jesus)since the 17th century. The predominantly Catholic community celebrates it on the third Monday of October every year. It is one of Goa's most popular feasts and a big fair is held on the occasion.

The Bull Fight
From early October to late May, from 4 pm onwards, one can see the bull fights at Benaulim. On the beat of taped Konkani music, the bullfights are usually held in an old rice field with no fences or barricades just outside a village.

The Church of St John
The Church of St John the Baptist is situated on a hill beyond the village and worth a visit. The church is a wonderful example of Goan Christian architecture.

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Bogmalo Beach

Location
Vasco da Gama which is 8km from Bogmalo. Goa Bogmalo beach is also situated very close to the airport, the beach is about 18 km from Dabolim Airport

Climate
Goa has an equable climate with little variation in the average minimum and maximum temperatures. During the summer (April to June) the minimum temperature is 26°C and the maximum is 34°C. The monsoon (July to October) brings temperatures down marginally to 24°C and the maximum temperature down to 31°C. In winter from November to March the minimum is 21°C, while the maximum is 32°C.

The Beach
Bogmalo beach is broad, flat and open. It is among the least heavily used beaches. Cluster of small beach shack restaurants and occasional fishing villages, scattered under the coconut palm gives Bogmalo a unique look. Initially Bogmalo beach in Goa was a very quiet fishing village until tourists started pouring in and tourism started infecting this small Indian state of Goa. Unlike other beaches of Goa, Bogmalo beach in Goa is clean and not very crowded. And if you are in urge of swimming, you can definitely do that, as the beach is safe for swimming. After the swim, you can try out those numerous eating joints offering delicious Goan cuisine.

This beach in Goa is very pleasant and the air is very tranquil. The Bogmalo beach resort is an appropriate place to stay during a tourist's beach holiday to Bogmalo but it may come as expensive to many. Cheap hotels or guesthouses are also available for the people who come here in shoestring budget.

Other Activities
Fishing : You can try your hand at fishing.
Swimming : The water is safe for swimming at Bogmalo beach in Goa.

This Goa beach has a complete array of eating joints and restaurants, that offer delicious Goan food accompanied by the ever-famous Goan drink Feni.