Arambol Beach (Pernem)
A small village in Mapusa, Arambol is known for its untouched beauty and pristine sea shores. The beaches in Arambol are known for there unspoilt and heavenly beauty. This beach is walking distance from Keri beach. About 200m from this beach is a small freshwater lake near Waghcolom Hill. You can also visit Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. To the north of Arambol is Tiracol fort, which is converted into a heritage hotel. You need to take a ferry to reach the fort.
Located about 50 km from Panaji, the long and lonely ambience of the Arambol beach provides a soothing contrast to the hustle and bustle of other Northern Goa beaches. If you are yearning for some solitude and tranquility, the Arambol beach with its serene surroundings fits the bill perfectly. Arambol comprises two beaches and the bigger one is known as the Harmal beach.
The Arambol beach is a vast stretch of golden sand interspersed with rocky headlands. A hot spring near the main beach, which feeds into a freshwater lake, produces silt on the lakeshore regarded as having skin curative elements. The rocky headland or the cliffs near the beaches lend themselves ideally for paragliding. Apart from paragliding, one can set out on Dolphin watching boat trips.
The nearby village of Arambol is a typical Goan fishing village. They are friendly people and you chat up with one of them, chances are that you get to listen to some interesting anecdotes. The otherwise quiet Arambol beach throbs with activities on weekends when large crowds of local picnickers gather here for holidaying.
How to Reach Arambol Beach
Buses operate regularly between Arambol and the Pernem town. One can also reach Arambol from the town of Mapusa.