| Situated around 50 km north of Panaji, Arambol a small remote fishing village has one of the most charming beaches of Goa. The place has two beaches, more popular is the main beach (Harmal beach), the northernmost beach in Goa. Every tourists dream, the beautiful beach is secluded and has a primitive, untouched feel to it. The second, more picturesque beach lies beyond the rocky headband and can only be reached on foot and is bordered by steep cliffs on both sides |
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| The main beach, on a long stretch of curving sand is good for swimming. It is a place ideal for people looking for peace and tranquility. A hot spring near the main beach which feeds into a freshwater lake, producing silt on the lakeshore said to be good for the skin, that some are fond of smearing on their bodies. On its immediate north there are several attractive, relatively quite bays and fresh water pools also good for swimming separated by rocky headlands. The headlands are made of basalt and are clearly visible for miles along the coast. A well made track runs round the headland to the second beach which is even more secluded and little used. The coastal path again continues round the next headland to the Terekhol beach, the northernmost tip of Goa on the Maharashtra border |
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| Arambol village is quiet and friendly, with just a few hundred locals mostly fishing people. The place is ideally peaceful allowing you to have a close experience of local life and culture. The relaxed environment coupled with peace and tranquility attracts many vacationers from other beaches of Goa. The Harmal beach is 2.5 km from the village bus stop, down a road passing village houses sheltered under coconut trees |
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| Arambol beach of Goa is one of those beaches that is less frequented by visitors as compared to other popular beaches. Its secluded location in the north of Goa makes it untouched and unspoilt. Though it is not thronged by crowds, the Arambol beach is visited often by tourists who look for tranquility and peace and a dreamy place such as the beach to relax. The Arambol beach of India also has sulphur springs that have medicinal properties and freshwater lakes where one can swim |
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| The Arambol beach is a long stretch of uninterrupted beach that is bordered with coconut trees on one edge and has the endless sea on the other side. Arambol beach is the place to be if you are looking for undisturbed peace and exotic beauty. Though the beach is not much frequented by people, it is usually swarming with local people on Sundays who come here for family picnics. There are no resorts or hotels in the immediate vicinity of the beach but on searching, you may find some budget hotels located somewhere near the beach |
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| The beach is home to some villagers who greet visitors with an open heart. They go out of their way to ensure that you are comfortable and look after any important need of yours. They are the warmest people you will come across while on this beach. For those who want to exercise their muscles a bit, there is a well constructed running track that extends for quite a long stretch. A little away from the beach, you shall find sulphur springs and freshwater lakes where people take a swim and just relax |
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| Arambol Beach is the North Goan Beach. It was the first beach in Pernem in 1980's to be invaded by tourists, who actually were hippies and had come here to get away from the fast commercialising beaches. There are shops selling sarongs and some beach shacks also. Other attraction of the beach is Our lady of Mount Carmel Church. |
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| The rocky headland or the cliffs near the beaches are popular for paragliding. Dolphin watching boat trips and paragliding are amongst the fun activities on this beach. Boat trip to Anjuna beach are also available. A few shops sell clothes, junk jewelry and handicrafts from across Goa and India. Some good cafes along the main beach and on the headland to the north serve up tasty dishes from the cuisine of Italy, Goa and India |
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| How to reach |
There are a number of buses that run from Mapusa . The nearest interstate bus station is at Mapusa, the KTC bus station. |
