Goa Over Christmas?new Year Period

wallywombat · Nov 28th, 2003, 03:50

Hello all,
I'm wondering whether anyone can give me suggestions about the best beach to stay on in Goa during this period. I arrive on the 24th Dec and intend staying for approx 10 days prior to making my way through Rajasthan, Nth East India and then onto Nepal.
I want a beach that is tranquil, not overcrowded but wth some night life.
I have been doing alot of reading of the LP Guide and am swayed towards the south beaches: Palolem seems to be highly recommended for its beauty.
I'm a young 45 year old however I do beleive I have long since past the rave party scene!
Bars, atmosphere and live music are down my alley!
Would appreciate your comments.
Cheers,
Wallywombat (a new convert to im!)

Anders · Nov 29th, 2003, 14:11

Hi,
I was down in Palolem about a week ago.
It looked to me like about 2/3 of the beach huts
were allready full.
Arriving on Dec 24 I think you might findit a bit
difficult to find anywhere to stay, In fact I think it will
be difficult long before then.
But I have never been there before, maybee it has
higher capacity than I think?
The beach is beauteful though.
Wellcome to Indiamike!

cyberhippie · Nov 30th, 2003, 18:35

You will probably find somewhere in Colomb or Patnem the beaches a little to the south of Palolem (10/15 minutes walk). Finding something in Palolem itself at Christmas may prove a little tricky!!!Though not impossible!!!

unclelach · Nov 30th, 2003, 20:24

Was at Palolem in early November after moving on from Baga Beach. Palolem was delightful then, Baga the opposite.

There was some building of on-beach cafe shacks under way at Palolem in anticipation of December crowds. Not too many I hope.

Recommend the camp at Cafe Del Mar.

malvin · Dec 1st, 2003, 00:13

hi!
why not give colva/benaulim a try!
malvin

freefred · Nov 21st, 2004, 02:29

Wallywombat,
I was thinking of going to Palolem for Christmas, I just got my tickets and I amy try to email a couple of places I found on the Lonely Planet guide (Ciaran's Camp, Palolem Beach Resort) I also read some positive comments here on IM on both Palolem and the a-m accomodation. I hope I am not too late. I am also in my 40s and not much into the rave thing (although I would not say no to the odd party...!)

seventies'hippy · Nov 21st, 2004, 02:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by freefred

(although I would not say no to the odd party...!)

Oh theres plenty of odd parties in Goa,,,,,,,,,,

freefred · Nov 21st, 2004, 02:52

Yes 70s, I gathered and the thing pleases me, I'm on holiday after all...

fredericknoronha · Nov 25th, 2004, 00:52

You don't have too much of a choice. This is a crowded time in Goa. As a resident, it's the time we hate the most ... roads are crowded, Goa's a mess, and everyone thinks that Goa doesn't exist for the other 11 months of 12. Oh why does modern mass tourism have to hype a small region so much (over such a small period of time)? -FN

freefred · Nov 25th, 2004, 03:43

Hi fredericknoronha,
I realise what it must feel to live there and have the place invaded by millions for a short period of time. I can assure you that, if I could, I certainly would not choose the Christmas holidays and would definitely prefer the tranquillity of, say February or March. HOwever I have 2 children at school and I have not much choice (and it is costing me at least twice as much, I am sure). I have also read some other posting you published and realise how worrying the situation must be. The reason why I chose to go south is because I was hoping to avoid the worst of it and, at the same time, maybe visit the nature reserves (which to the kids is certainly more fun that a rave...)

Nov 28th, 2003, 03:50	#1
wallywombat Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: australia Posts: 8	Goa Over Christmas?new Year Period Hello all, I'm wondering whether anyone can give me suggestions about the best beach to stay on in Goa during this period. I arrive on the 24th Dec and intend staying for approx 10 days prior to making my way through Rajasthan, Nth East India and then onto Nepal. I want a beach that is tranquil, not overcrowded but wth some night life. I have been doing alot of reading of the LP Guide and am swayed towards the south beaches: Palolem seems to be highly recommended for its beauty. I'm a young 45 year old however I do beleive I have long since past the rave party scene! Bars, atmosphere and live music are down my alley! Would appreciate your comments. Cheers, Wallywombat (a new convert to im!) __________________ T'he spirit of adventure is to be lost and not found'

Nov 25th, 2004, 00:52	#9
fredericknoronha FN/fredericknoronha Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Goa India Posts: 107	You don't have too much of a choice. This is a crowded time in Goa. As a resident, it's the time we hate the most ... roads are crowded, Goa's a mess, and everyone thinks that Goa doesn't exist for the other 11 months of 12. Oh why does modern mass tourism have to hype a small region so much (over such a small period of time)? -FN __________________ -- FN M: 0091 9822122436 P: +91-832-240-9490 (after 1 pm) http://fn.goa-india.org http://fredericknoronha.wordpress.com http://www.goa-india.org http://feeds.goa-india.org/index.php f r e d e r i c k n o r o n h a @ g m a i l . c o m

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Nov 29th, 2003, 14:11	#2
Anders Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: England Posts: 630	Hi, I was down in Palolem about a week ago. It looked to me like about 2/3 of the beach huts were allready full. Arriving on Dec 24 I think you might findit a bit difficult to find anywhere to stay, In fact I think it will be difficult long before then. But I have never been there before, maybee it has higher capacity than I think? The beach is beauteful though. Wellcome to Indiamike!

Nov 30th, 2003, 18:35	#3
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	You will probably find somewhere in Colomb or Patnem the beaches a little to the south of Palolem (10/15 minutes walk). Finding something in Palolem itself at Christmas may prove a little tricky!!!Though not impossible!!!

Nov 30th, 2003, 20:24	#4
unclelach Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: melbourne, australia Posts: 222	Was at Palolem in early November after moving on from Baga Beach. Palolem was delightful then, Baga the opposite. There was some building of on-beach cafe shacks under way at Palolem in anticipation of December crowds. Not too many I hope. Recommend the camp at Cafe Del Mar.

Dec 1st, 2003, 00:13	#5
malvin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: hallein(austria)/chandigarh(punjab) Posts: 171	hi! why not give colva/benaulim a try! malvin

Nov 21st, 2004, 02:29	#6
freefred Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: london Posts: 95	Wallywombat, I was thinking of going to Palolem for Christmas, I just got my tickets and I amy try to email a couple of places I found on the Lonely Planet guide (Ciaran's Camp, Palolem Beach Resort) I also read some positive comments here on IM on both Palolem and the a-m accomodation. I hope I am not too late. I am also in my 40s and not much into the rave thing (although I would not say no to the odd party...!)

Nov 21st, 2004, 02:52	#8
freefred Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: london Posts: 95	Yes 70s, I gathered and the thing pleases me, I'm on holiday after all...

Nov 25th, 2004, 03:43	#10
freefred Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: london Posts: 95	Hi fredericknoronha, I realise what it must feel to live there and have the place invaded by millions for a short period of time. I can assure you that, if I could, I certainly would not choose the Christmas holidays and would definitely prefer the tranquillity of, say February or March. HOwever I have 2 children at school and I have not much choice (and it is costing me at least twice as much, I am sure). I have also read some other posting you published and realise how worrying the situation must be. The reason why I chose to go south is because I was hoping to avoid the worst of it and, at the same time, maybe visit the nature reserves (which to the kids is certainly more fun that a rave...)

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