Palolem beach is situated in the very south of Goa state, within the taluka (district) of Canacona, Canacona taluka stretches from the Karnataka border in the south to the fishing port of Betul, and the beginning of the Colva bay, in the north. In this area you will find, except for Palolem, beaches like Polem, Galgibaga, Patnem, Agonda and Cola, the administrative centre of the area is the small market town of Chaudi where you will also find the districts main bus terminal and the Canacona train station. The area is not very big, and most places are within comfortable daytrip reach. Palolem beach is the most popular tourist destination in the area and sees tourist from all over the world, including a growing number of domestic weekend visitors. Being the most popular destination in south Goa, Palolem beach can, at times, be very crowded. The high season however is short, 2-3 weeks around the Christmas and new year holidays. Outside of this 'silly season' Palolem is not particularly busy.
Palolem Beach just 10 years ago was a just another sleeping fishing village but now it is the Beach hut capital of Goa and perhaps the world. Here you can find all sorts of huts, shacks, bungalows, guest houses and hotels. Restaurants, bars beach huts for every taste and budget. Over 500 rooms and 400 restaurants take your picks. Pizza, organic tofu, curry fish perhaps? The palm trees still hold their allure, fortunately they are protected under 'Feni Law.' On average each Goan eat 1.5 coconuts per day! So you'll be hanging your hammock under someones grocery basket.
The night life is some what subdued, with strict noise bans after 11:00pm. To answer the call a 'headphone club' has been started Saturday nights at Neptunes Point.
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