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Goa Beaches
India's smallest state offers miles of golden coastline from the lively shores of Baga and Calangute to the serene sands of Palolem.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Goa, India · Asia
Benaulim works well as a base: 5 minutes from Varca, 42km from Dudhsagar Falls.
Benaulim is a town located in Goa, India. With a population of 11,919, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Benaulim sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Benaulim to your route.
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.Read more
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'.
There are two churches in Benaulim. The Holy Trinity Church in Mazilvaddo is a modern church built over the centuries-old chapel of the Loiola Pereira family. The St John the Baptist Church in the Povacao area, closer to Colva, is where St. Joseph Vaz was baptised. In 2016, Benaulim hosted the 8th BRICS Summit.
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Benaulim is located in Goa, India, Asia. The coordinates are 15.2644 latitude, 73.9281 longitude.
Benaulim has a population of approximately 11,919 people, making it a town in India.
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5 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
India's smallest state offers miles of golden coastline from the lively shores of Baga and Calangute to the serene sands of Palolem.
26 km · about 30 min drive
cathedral
A UNESCO-listed 16th-century Baroque church in Old Goa housing the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier in an ornate silver casket.
26 km · about 30 min drive
cathedral
One of the largest churches in Asia, a Portuguese-era cathedral with a striking single remaining tower and the Golden Bell, the largest in Goa.
27 km · about 30 min drive
beach
A crescent-shaped bay in South Goa lined with palm trees and colourful beach huts, with calm waters ideal for swimming and kayaking.
30 km · about 35 min drive
waterfall
A magnificent 310-meter four-tiered waterfall whose name means 'Sea of Milk' due to its white foaming appearance.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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