Benaulim
India · GoaIN
Village in Goa, India
Benaulim (Bannalem) is a village in the state of Goa, India. Located in Salcete taluka of South Goa district, it neighbours Colva village to the north, Margao in the northeast, and Varca village to the south. During Portuguese rule, it was one of the nine communidades in Salcete. Benaulim is the birthplace of St. Joseph Vaz, who was a priest and missionary in Ceylon. Benaulim is home to several traditional carpenters, and has long been known as Goa's 'village of carpenters'.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 15.264, 73.928
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 1 m
Overview of Benaulim
Travellers heading to Goa, India will find Benaulim, a place. Benaulim is strongest on water sports and nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Benaulim
Water Sports in Benaulim
(2)Our data lists Swimming and Wakeboard as water sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Benaulim.
Nature in Benaulim
(1)Benaulim records Beaches under nature. All of it is drawn from Benaulim's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Benaulim
June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
Getting there & around
Benaulim is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Goa and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Benaulim that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benaulim known for?
- Benaulim, in Goa, India, is best known for water sports and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Benaulim?
- Recorded activities in Benaulim include Swimming, Wakeboard and Beaches. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Benaulim?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
- Where is Benaulim located?
- Benaulim is located in Goa, India. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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