The resort of Benaulim is characterized by a picturesque nature adjacent to non-heavy fields, and an exceptionally calm atmosphere. These two factors give a small coastal village special charm, but, along with this, repel from recreation on the local beaches of fans of noisy parties, fun music and outdoor activities. In Benaulim, the spirit of pacification, and crowded, if so to speak, this place becomes only in the period from December to the beginning of February.
This rest resort is chosen mostly tourists who prefer calm and comfortable pastime. Little travelers there are no special here, and the youth quickly comes the excessive silence. But in spite of everything, a cozy town with well-kept streets and houses, drowning in tropical greenery, attracts the attention of newlyweds and inquisitive tourists.
Accommodation in Benaulima
Unlike the largest city of Margao located next door, in a little beeulime the choice of hotels is not so great. And yet find a place for overnight will not be a lot of work. You can stay in a private guest house or a small guesthouse. Mostly cute mini-hotels are located near the beach on the cozy streets of the resort. Rooms in such places are clean and without unnecessary amenities. However, the cost of such a night perfectly fits into a saving vacation.
Recreation lovers can also get a room in one of the newly built hotels. The local rooms are equipped with air conditioning and everything necessary for high-class accommodation. Modern hotels have outdoor pools on their territory, cozy gazebos and sun loungers. For relaxing in Benaulim, you can remove a small bungalow or staying on the beach located on the beach by a five-star hotel. Whatever the option of comfortable overnight would be chosen, the cost of such a stay starts from 2000 rupees.
Movement in the resort
Given that rest in Benaulim implies a frequent visit to the beach, which is removed from the center of the village by 1.5 kilometers, many tourists for transportation in the resort rent bikes or a scooter. On two-wheeled transport is easy to get to the administrative settlement of Margao. The distance is slightly more than five kilometers, and the road to the neighboring city is relatively high-quality.
You can rent vehicles directly at the hotel and a guest house, but it will cost a little cheaper in the center of the village. At the rental point near the local Cyrus supermarket, the scooter rental will fall out in 300 rupees, and the daily bike rental will reduce the tourist budget for 80 rupees.
You can, of course, rent a car. Such pleasure will cost travelers at 700 rupees per day of rental.
Attractions Benaulima
In terms of architectural and historical monuments, the fishing village is inferior to other nearby resorts. There are no beautiful waterfalls and temples dedicated to the gods, there are no medieval chapels and art galleries. And yet, at this resort, there is a special landmark created by nature itself - an unusually beautiful, poor beach with huge palm trees and whining Dolphins. This travelers are not seen in Margao or Panja.
The local notable corner is enchanting both in the early morning and hour sunset. In the morning, the beach bar sparkles whiteness, and in the evening in the rays of the setting sun on the beach acquires a golden hue. Yes, and, in general, on the local beach it is nice to walk barefoot. Sand here is petty and pleasant to the touch. The water on this shore of the Arabian Sea is transparent and warm, and the descent into the water on the resort beach is gentle and safe. Waves on the Beach Benaulima can be seen, as a rule, in September, the rest of the time here is quiet, no dangerous underwater flows are just grace.
Rest in Benaulima can be a little diversified by cycling walks along the coastal strip or boat riding taken from local fishermen near the beach. Sea walk and fascinating fishing can be ordered in one of the hotels or organize yourself. A negotiate with local fishermen is simple enough. For several dozen rupees, they in their free time provide their boats to tourists for marine walks. And if you really want to test your strength in fishing, then responsive fishermen for a symbolic fee will take you to the sea and provide everything you need for fishing.
Nutrition in the resort
Rich and tasty lunch in Benaulim is provided to all vacationers. If tourists can have breakfast can in their hotel, then dinner and dinner guests of the resort prefer in local restaurants and cafes. During the rest in Benaulim, it will be possible to try new and original dishes. And, despite the fact that in the local restaurants most often served eats of seafood, caught by local fishermen, dishes are prepared by an unusual way and are distinguished by exceptional freshness.
Food in restaurants and cafes Benaulima has one feature - in the period from three to four hours of the day, the staff of all catering establishments go for a break and, accordingly, to eat during this period of time, tourists will not work. But all this is a trifle compared to a pleasantly surprising value of the current dense dinner. In the coastal restaurant, you can cancel dine for 400 rupees, and a light snack in one of the small resort cafes will cost 250-300 rupees.
Single inconvenience With which tourists may encounter during rest in Benaulim - the presence of the only branch of the bank serving exclusively the VISA card and ensures the exchange of currencies on tourists unfavorable for tourists. Find the banking department will be located near the resort supermarket. In the same area there is a kind of information and tourist center, which has access to the Internet and international telephone.
Benaulim's resort village is deservedly considered the best place for a quiet and secluded rest on the shores of the Arabian Sea. Here on holiday, without any doubt, girls can be sent without accompaniment and just tourists who wish quietly and calmly immerse themselves in unity with nature and sea. Little where travelers still have to admire amazing sunrises and sunsets surrounded by natural beauty under barely audible sounds of Arabian waters.