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Where Colva beach ends , Benaulim beach starts. It is a very quiet and virgin beach still undiscovered by the tourists. However , this beach is famous for fishing expedition . Benaulim beach gets fairly crowded in the evenings and on weekends. Benaulim beach is situated in south Goa on the shores of the Arabian Sea. It lies 41 km away from Panaji capital of Goa. The nearest airport to reach Benaulim beach in Goa is at Dabolim, which is 29 km away from Panaji and 70 km from Benaulim. The nearest railway station is at Karmali, 11 km away from Panaji. There are frequent buses from Colva, which is 2km from Benaulim beach, running to and from Margao. Beauty of Benaulim Beach One can just laze the day off soaking in the sun at Benaulim beach. The tourist gets the pleasure of relaxing at the Benaulim beach. There are many eating joints available here. One can place the order without bothering to get up from the comfort zone. The reason is the assistants of the joints will be walking around through whom the order can be placed. Tranquility is the beauty of this beach. Places Of Interest The Church of St John the Baptist which is situated on a hill beyond the village and is worth a visit. Feast of St John the Baptist (Sao Joao) is celebrated as a thanksgiving. Young men wearing crowns of leaves and fruits tour the area singing for gifts. To commemorate the movement of St John when he was in his mother's womb and visited by Mary, the mother of Jesus, the young men of this village jump into the wells. Colva beach is just 2km away from the Benaulim beach.
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