Patnem Beach
A quieter small bay just south of Palolem, lined with yoga studios and beach huts. It suits long-stay visitors who want to avoid the crowds.
Patnem Beach is south of Palolem. From the south end of Palolem Beach, it takes about 15 to 20 minutes to walk over a small headland. The bay is about 1 km long and enclosed by rocks at both ends. The waves are slightly bigger than at Palolem but still good for swimming. At night there are no parties, and the atmosphere feels more like a resort village. Behind the sand are rows of bamboo and wooden huts, Ayurvedic massage centers, and yoga retreats, many offering courses of a week or more. Restaurants focus on seafood and healthy light meals. It is a good place to stay, spending days in Palolem by boat and returning in the evening for a quiet sunset. Accommodation in peak season costs about 2,000 to 5,000 rupees per night. Book early for Christmas and New Year. At low tide, you can walk along the coast south to Rajbag and Talpona.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Palolem Beach
- Talpona Beach
- Canacona Island
- Galgibaga Beach
- Butterfly Beach
- Shree Mallikarjun Temple
- Agonda Beach
- Shree Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math