Palolem
Photo: iMahesh (CC BY-SA 4.0)November: good3-4 days
Sheltered crescent bay in Canacona, South Goa: calm water, beach huts, kayaking and dolphin trips.
Best South Goa base for swimming and a slower pace; Canacona station is 5 minutes away.
November: Season opens; best from mid-Nov
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Things to do
- Dolphin boat trip: About Rs 700-800 per boat-hour is fair
- Kayak the bay: Self-paddle kayaks for hire
- Walk to Butterfly Island at low tide: Rocks can be dangerous
- Boat to Butterfly Beach
- Day trip to Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
- Visit Cabo de Rama Fort: 9:00-17:30, free
- Swim and sunbathe: Swim only in season (Nov-early May) and between flags
- Watch the sunset
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