We stayed at the Cosy Nook on Palolem Beach which was fantastic - stilted
huts right on the beach. Admittedly, ours was by a rubbish heap which seemed to attract cows day and night time...
But the beach was clean and there were loads of good bars and restaurants with fantastic seafood. If a bar wasn't playing Bob Marley, you were treated to either a chilled Ibiza or Café del Mar compilation as you settled down for the evening. The soundtrack should give you an idea of the place!
Palolem Beach is about 2 km west of Chaudi, Canacona District. Cosy Nook is at the northern end of the beach.
Tel: 0832 264 3550
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So much that has gone wrong in Goa can be seen in Palolem. The key beauty of Goa is a state law that prevents new permanent structures being built within 500m of the beach. The beaches are generally free of buildings especially Benaulim/Colva in the south. In Palolem they have got round this by building 2 storey huts right up to the beach and along its whole length. This is the worst example in the whole state I couldn't wait to get out of the place quick enough.
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