Relaxing in Palolem, Goa

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We arrived in Margao in Goa, and headed for the nearest beach - a place called Colva. Big disappointment, as it was really tacky. We didn't even get out of the taxi, and instead headed south to a place called Palolem. We'd read about it in the Lonely Planet book and it sounded fantastic - just what we were looking for.

We arrived, and were immediately impressed! Palolem beach is in a half moon shaped bay - beaufiful white sand, and warm water! The beach is surrounded by tall swaying palm trees, with lots of beach huts and mini-resorts hidden among them. After walking along the beach looking for somewhere to stay, we settled on a place called Fernandes, at the northern end of the beach. Our beach hut was basic, but cute. The restaurant served great food, had really friendly staff and was a lovely place to chill out.

The town of Palolem is pretty small, but had everything we needed - restaurants, bars, shops, internet cafes. Palolem is a really relaxed place to be - a far cry from Mumbai!! It's got a nice, easy going atmosphere, and has lots of tourists/travellers.

We spent 8 days in Palolem. The weather was so hot that we couldn't do much in the day - so just sat and chatted, read books, ate and went swimming in the sea! Pretty relaxed! At about 4.30pm each day, as the sun started to cool, we'd head out for a walk or into the town.

We met some fantastic people there, and spent many hours / days chatting away!! We went out on a moped to explore the countryside around, rented a boat for Helen's 40th birthday to check out some nearby beaches and islands, and rented canoos to paddle through the backwaters - the scenery was stunning! We really didn't want to leave - as we had so much fun!!

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Comments

[Dawn & Mark]

Palolem Balolem
Hey guys - Palolem beach sounds just like Sao Martinho eh!! Sound slike you're having a fab time - can't get used to sdeeing you with dark hair Coz! Is Dave naked in that hammock! Love ya both x

[Moira Hyde]

lucky and lovely
looks gorgeous darlings. never heard of Palolem before. the beach hut looks lovely. keep contact details! I'm busy planning my round the world at the moment. Well it's not exactly RTW, more like a month in Oz, a month in Bali and a month in South America, but it will do me fine for my retirement! love Moise xxxxxx

[Johann]

you know!?
Hi you two, seems like your trip got off to a good start, well as good as it gets in India I gues :) Ok so I think I know why people are not replying to your blog, because we are all so JEALOUS!! :) Wow Goa looks really nice, and let us know how the adventure continues. Johann

[Andy Poulton]

NAMASTE!
Bastards! Very jealous. Have been late to pick up on your blog but am now an avid follower. Does that make me some kind of long distance stalker?? Anyway looks like you are having the most fantastic time with a superb schedule ahead of you. Keep up with the full an thorough posts!

[Andy Poulton]

NAMASTE!
Bastards! Very jealous. Have been late to pick up on your blog but am now an avid follower. Does that make me some kind of long distance stalker?? Anyway looks like you are having the most fantastic time with a superb schedule ahead of you. Keep up with the full an thorough posts!

[Margaret]

Lovely to hear from you
Greetings from Croatia - apologies for any typing errors (funny keyboard). Having a lovely holiday with fab weather - 30 + . Great group and amazing scenery. Move to the Island of Brac tomorrow. love Mum and Dad

[Dave and Coz]

Palolem
Hey Dawn - Palolem was really lovely!! No naked sunbathing yet...definitely not the thing to do here!! Lol. In fact it's so hot here, that we just hide in the shade every day! I can't get used to my dark hair either.....still shocked everytime I look in the mirror!! Take care honey! xx

[Dave and Coz]

Fort Cochin
Hey Rui!! Yes, very good advise! Palolem was lovely. We're in Fort Cochin at the moment....so nice and quiet - very relaxing. We went on a trip to the backwaters yesterday, which was fantastic. Today we're hiring bikes and doing a tour of the Fort Cochin area. Take care x

[Dave and Coz]

Technology!! :-)
Hey Johann.....thanks for your message! Dave and I hadn't figured out how to 'accept' blog comments....ha, ha! Technology heh! I think we're on it now though.....just! We're in Fort Cochin at the moment, very relaxing. Trying to decide where to go next - we were planning on heading down the coast of Kerala, but the monsoon has just hit down there, so it's a bit wet!! Might head off east instead through some tea plantations, then to Madarai and Madras. Will keep you posted! x

[Dave and Coz]

Happy Birthday...!!
Hi Margaret......happy birthday!! Hope you're enjoying Croatia - sounds like it's as hot there as it is here!! Hope you enjoy Brac! We're hiring bikes today and going off for an explore. Have fun! xx

[Dave and Coz]

Namaste Andy
Yep it's a lot of fun. We are taking it easy while our washing is being done in Cochin. Laa dee dah... We'll have some more photos soon for you to stalk over. Cochin is the Moore Park of Kerela I'd say. Reassuringly expensive but no hastles. Ahhhhhhh and relax.