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Beach in Goa, India
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The alternative to the legendary but almost extinct goa-parties. Big crowds of children gather every Saturday for serious partying and dancing underneath the starry sky. You'll be handed wireless headphones with three different channels. Entrance fee is ₹800/person.
Known for its freshly ground coffee from an Italian espresso machine. Recommended for breakfasts, for the variety of special sandwiches and wraps, large variety of mezethes, cakes and pastries (must try almond croissant). In the afternoons and evenings it's recommended to come for the BBQ, where you can have your choice of meat (chicken, beef and lamb) or sea food, marinated in variety of sauces and served with more than 10 types of salads, on a plate or in Middle Eastern Lafa. Top Choice at the 'South India & Kerala' Lonely Planet.
Probably the best and most popular restaurant in Palolem. Serves a good variety of food and the service here is good with friendly waiters who are willing to go the extra mile to serve you. Tandoori fish speciality.
The best pizza in Palolem, possibly India. Try their Four Cheese or Spinach pizzas. Cosy, with a selection of tables or cushions on the floor. There is a takeaway version of this next to the coffee house on the beach road.
British-run bar serving old favourites like fish and chips, bangers and mash, bacon sandwiches. Go here if you want a big mug of British tea and HP brown sauce.
Great Thai food cooked by a Thai woman. It is authentic and delicious. They have rooms available as well, but the food is the thing here. Friendly German-Goan guy and his Thai girlfriend run this place. Simple wooden tables.
It's back from the beach, at the north end. It can be a challenge to find: through Dream Catcher Cabins to the riverside location. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served seven days a week. The food is superb, of excellent quality with strong European influences. French-press coffee is available.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served seven days a week.
This is a run-of-the-mill place and you won't notice anything to make it stand out from the other beach shacks, but the service is great and food good value for money.
On the main road to Palolem Beach, it's a fresh fruit juice and cocktail bar. Specialises in organic Indian/Chinese food.
A 2-storey house in the quiet area which is called “Tembe Wada”, settlement on the hills. Spacious 2-rooms apartments (studio with kitchen and bedroom) with 2 balconies, air-conditioning, refrigerator and TV-set. Hot water shower is available all the time. Connected with the InnJoy beach restaurant, so roomers can expect a discount. Regular price is ₹1200-1500 per night (out of the December–January), special offers for long-term rent.
Om Sai Guest House has AC and non-AC rooms with TV and refrigerator. Value for money, especially the AC rooms.
13 comfortably proportioned rooms-equipped with American size beds,en-suite bathrooms,LCD TVs,air-conditioning and afternoon verandahs. At the same time is a short stroll from the lively local market place, curio shops, famous Goan shacks and Palolem beach.
Between Palolem and Patnem beaches. Cabanas, no two alike, fashioned from local materials like rice straw, bamboo and mud. Some on two floors. The tall palm trees will shield you from the hot sun and offer you cool nights. Everything was designed to respect the environment and the privacy of its guests. The restaurant is mainly vegetarian it also serves fresh sea food, wine and tribal liquors. Yoga classes, ayurvedic massages. The staff are very helpful, caring and friendly. Make sure to book in advance for the high season.
A beachfront resort with AC garden cottages and non AC sea view cottages. With bar and restaurant. Friendly staff and management.
Guesthouse with 6 large double rooms and 2 small rooms, all AC. Friendly and helpful hosts. In the evening guests and hosts gather for a cocktail on the first floor veranda. Great atmosphere.
A luxury resort, advertising itself as eco-sensitive, with 18 air-conditioned wooden cottages around a swimming pool in a lovely garden. With restaurant and pool bar.
beach off main street
Goan-run and -operated hotel with huts and villas. Clean, free wifi, back-up power und eco-friendly with a beach setting to match!
The easiest way to get to Palolem is to take the train or fly to Margao (locally known as Madgaon) and pay for a government-approved fixed-price taxi to Palolem.
Read in the guidePalolem is quite small, so easy to explore on foot. Scooters and bicycles are available for hire on the main street or near the beach. Bicycles may not be available during off seasons.
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