Things To See and Activities To Do at Patnem Beach
Well, few things match as well as beach and beer do and Patnem beach offers a mellow luxuriated beach experience without allowing you to miss out on any of Goa's essentials. Perfect for unwinding and just lazing around the whole day, it has the ideal combination of calmness and tranquillity. Read a book, play a sport or just sit and stare at the vast blue over the horizon, the choice is yours.
The tens of bijou huts and pukka shacks line up the beach front. They serve mouthwatering authentic Goan cuisine, lovely exotic seafood and a plethora of other cuisines such as Italian, Chinese or Mexican. The long stretch of the sandy beach is not short of cafes, restaurants and local shacks.
You can also find yoga and spa retreats if your purpose of the visit is to take a healthy break from the high spirited city life. Quieter than its counterpart to the north, i.e. Paloi.e. Beach, Patnem is a treasure trove of solitude and is a perfect alternative to the loud beaches of North Goa.
Live music is the highlight of any beach in Goa and you, are sure to find at least one group of people vibing to the music. Since it is located just a few miles away from the happening Palolem Beach, you can take a short walk here. Colomb Beach is another alternative to explore while you are at it. It is situated in between Palolem Beach and Patnem Beach. The main beach road that leads to Canacona is dotted with shops selling souvenirs and clothes, making it a great place to spend your time.
Best time to visit Patnem Beach
Patnem Beach has an all year round piece of calm, so you can visit any time of the year without much thinking. However, the weather is something to take into consideration. The winter months are when the tourist season kicks off, from September to March. It is the go-to season since the weather is pleasant and cool throughout the mornings as compared to the sultry summer months between March to June. The monsoon months during June and after bring in abundant rainfall, and the sea becomes extremely rough.
How to Reach Patnem Beach
Patnem Beach is located in the southernmost taluk of Goa, just adjacent to the nearby town of Cancona and just a few miles away, a couple minute drive from Palolem Beach. Margao, the cultural capital of Goa is only 40 kilometres away on the National Highway 66 which extends through the capital city of the state, Panaji (70 kilometres). The famous Colva Beach is approximately 45 kilometres from Patnem Beach. Due to its proximity at the southern end of Goa, important beach towns and holiday destinations in Karnataka such as Karwar, Ankola and Gokarna are all less than a distance of hundred kilometres on the NH 66.
The cheapest way to access to Patnem Beach is by catching a state transport bus from the Margao Bus Station. A journey that may take an hour at most. The nearest railway station is the Canacona railway station You can hire an auto rickshaw from the station that will drop you to the Patnem Beach. However, you might be required to change buses at the Kadamba Bus Stand.
You can also hire pre-paid taxis from the railway station and the airport which will drop you directly at the beach.
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Tips
1. Patnem beach is usually calm and safe to swim in but one should be aware and watch out for high tides and unpredictable currents that can catch anyone by surprise.2. You can find accommodation depending on your budget. Most of the places to stay consist of beach huts and are priced accordingly during on and off seasons.3. Since the area has started gaining popularity in recent years, there are also a few rent bike facilities available in Canacona, so hiring a bike to visit around nearby places would seem like a logical thing to do.4. Be sure to have a hearty Goan meal and taste some exotic seafood!
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