Benaulim Beach, which begins with the end of the Colva beach, is a very quiet beach of Goa. It is situated in south Goa on the shores of the Arabian Sea. It lies 41 km away from Panaji, capital of the Indian state of Goa. This beach is 2 kilometres from Colva beach.

Benaulim Beach, which is famous for fishing remains crowded with people mostly on weekends and in the evenings. Apart from tourists the beach is also often visited by the locals. The Benaulim Beach is adorned with silver sands, crystal clear azure water, palm trees and an atmosphere of serenity.

According to Hindu mythology Goa was formed when the sage Shri Parasurama considered as Lord Vishnu`s sixth incarnation, fired an arrow into the sea from the top of the Western Ghats and ordered the waters to recede. The spot where the shaft fell to earth was known in Sanskrit as `Banali.` The term was later corrupted by the Portuguese who pronounced it as Benaulim.

The Benaulim beach is one of the best beaches to laze the day off basking in the sun. The huge palm trees shading the beach make it one of the ultimate beaches for relaxing through day and night. The either side of the sand blown beachfront remains littered with wooden fishing boats that welcome the tourists for a ride on the sea. Moreover, the sea is safe for swimming and the village itself boasts a few serviceable bars and restaurants. The sea beach is often visited by hawkers, and other vendors offering an array of food items.

Apart from the beautiful Benaulim beach, the Church of St John the Baptist which is also located on a hill beyond the village. On the arrival of the monsoon, the Feast of St John the Baptist (Sao Joao) is celebrated as a thanksgiving ceremony. Young men wearing crowns of leaves and fruits tour the area singing for gifts. This ceremony is celebrated to commemorate the movement of St John when he was in his mother`s womb and visited by Mary, the mother of Jesus.

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