Named as Benaulim by the Portuguese,Benaulim Beach lies in the centre of Colva Beach,7-km west of Margao. It is a small,clean,largely undiscovered beach,in a shaded spot before the mouth of the river Zuari.

This place is a like a large fishing joint where tourists can enjoy various culinary delights of the seafood. Moreover,the sea is safe for swimming,being generally jellyfish-free.

The beach is carpeted with broken mother-of-pearl and other shells,making it a haven for shell-collectors. Thick coconut groves line the beach and provide shade and privacy. The village area near beach side itself boasts a few serviceable bars and restaurants,serving the most succulent,competitively priced seafood in Goa.

Some other magnificient beaches in India provide the most tempting combination of sun,sand,sea and surf that is too hard to resist for any beach lover and water sport adventurer.

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