You can bag the best time of your vacation at Butterfly Beach which is north of Palolem Beach in Southern Goa. Enjoy your solitude, away from the rest of the world and also experience the wonderful aquatic life out in the open front of the beach.
To reach here, you can hop on a ferry from Palolem or Agonda beaches as this beautiful and semi-circled beach is not approachable by any other means. For wider and punctuated experience, you can opt for a ship ride too. And if you are feeling too thrilled, you can try out trekking around the thick forest surrounding this beach.
Butterfly beach is also popularly known as Honeymoon Beach as a lot of honeymooners and couples come here for a secluded vacation. You can spend your day with your partner by enjoying a picnic with wine. You can also wait for the low tide period to witness wandering Sea urchins, redfish, goldfish, and sea cucumbers here. This is a unique sight that you will not get to explore anywhere else in entire Goa. Moreover, on one side, million butterflies dance and harbour over this beach and on the other, you get to catch a glimpse of dolphins in the middle of the sea.
Points Of Interest for Butterfly Beach
1. Take a Ferry Ride to the Beach
Since there is no direct connectivity from Goa to Butterfly beach, multiple ferry boats and paddle boats are readily available at Palolem beach and Patnem beach to take you to this marvellous beach at nominal charges. Hopping on a boat ride is the only way to reach the Butterfly beach which only adds to the charm of the whole experience.
2. Dolphin Sightseeing
Butterfly Beach is known for its unique marine life as you can observe a plethora of dolphins playing at the shores here. There are many beaches in Goa where you can spot the dolphins but at the Butterfly beach you can get a chance to witness them in their natural habitat, being carefree. You can also play or feed the beautiful creatures on a good day.
3. Get Mesmerized by the butterflies
As the name suggests, you can witness an abode of gorgeous butterflies at the Butterfly beach. When the tides are low, and the sky is clear you will be able to see numerous colourful butterflies near the shore exhibiting a positive vibe in the environment. You can also get a chance to look at sea urchins, crabs and goldfishes littered near the shore.
4. Relax at the Beach
Butterfly beach is considered to be one of the most secluded and undiscovered beaches of Goa so you will find minimal crowd here. It is ideal for people who are seeking some solitude on their vacation and want to spend some quality time in a serene and calm environment. You can relax at this gorgeous beach and listen to the waves submerge into sand in a peaceful environment.
5. Witness the alluring sunset
Once you are done enjoying the marine life in and around the Butterfly beach you can catch a glimpse of some of the most mesmerizing sunset views of all time here. There are several elevated cliffs where you can sit and relax with your family and friends and enjoy the golden Sun merging into the distant sky, turning the whole sky orange.