Polem Beach in Goa is mostly unspoiled and it is inhabited by both foreign tourists and by local fishermen who live in shacks along the shore or in the main village itself. Polem Beach is about one mile long and is crescent-shaped; one can view the entire beach from either end. Both ends of Polem beach consist of rocks jutting out into the sea. Polem Beach is the southernmost beach of Goa, it marks the beginning of the famous shoreline of Goa, being a stone’s throw from the Goa-Karnataka border.
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Located near the coastal city of Karwar in Karnataka is a picturesque and pristine seashore known as Polem Beach. This scenic seashore situated in the Canacona district in Goa is about seven-hundred meters long and is famed for being extremely tranquil. In addition, this seashore is surrounded by palm trees that help add extra appeal to its scenic beauty. It is additionally one of the least crowded seashores in the state.
Polem Beach in South Goa is one of the least visited beaches by tourists, giving travellers the impression of a private beach with its pure white sands and azure waters. Tall palm trees form the border of the shore, which is shaped like a sickle, and one can see many landmasses amidst the blue waters of the Arabian Sea. This offbeat beach is the perfect spot for those looking for peace and tranquillity in the vibrant state of Goa and is ideal for having a picnic, sunbathing or swimming. Most of the tourists that come here arrive from the neighbouring town of Karwar in Karnataka. The Polem beach has more visitors from the town of Karwar in Karnataka than it has from Goa.
From the Polem beach, you can easily see the island of Anjdiv in the distance protruding out from the sea a few kilometres off the beach. The Anjdiv island is the destination of the future Naval base of India on the West Coast. The modernization and building of this base are in progress currently. When ready, INS Vikramaditya and its carrier fleet will be based at this naval base. One can reach the beach by bus from Karwar and Canacona. While there are no water sports at the Polem beach, there are a couple of shacks offering the most lip-smacking seafood of Goa. Polem is a small 670-meter-long sandy beach with small hills at its northern and southern ends. The beach and its adjoining hills make a small bay of the Arabian Sea here. The beach is tree-lined with casuarina and palm groves.
Accommodation in Polem Beach Goa
There are no big hotels and 5-star properties at Polem. The Polem Beach accommodation options are basic – only a few beach huts made of cane with thatched roofing. Coastal Jewel of Goa and Kamaxi Beach Resort are the two options. These are both budget properties. The Kamaxi Beach Resort is a popular option for travellers looking for accommodation at Polem beach. Coastal Jewel of Goa is another choice offering basic, hygienic and well-maintained beach huts. You can have fresh seafood here with drinks. It is nothing great, just decent. There are only a few villas around Polem. Most of them are basic but offer a rustic charm within nature. Many tourists, though, prefer simple living as long as they can stay close to nature.
Best Time to Visit Polem Beach Goa
You can visit Polem beach throughout the year, but the best time to visit Polem Beach would be in winter between November and February. The weather is much nicer this time of the year. The day time temperature will be pleasant. It never gets too cold in the night even though there are small hills in the neighbourhood. There is rarely any rain in the winter months, so you can spend the entire day at the beach or sightseeing. The villas, beach huts, and their restaurants are also open in the winter season.
How to Reach Polem Beach Goa
The nearest airport to reach Polem Beach is Dabolim Airport, around 67 km away. The nearest railway station is at Canacona, which can be reached from the major Madgoan junction railway station in just 30 mins. There are also bus services every half an hour in Margao between the Kadamba Transport Corporation and the Palolem Beach Bus Depot. Canacona is the nearest KTC (Kadamba Transport Corporation) depot.
