Far from the hip and happening beaches, pubs, hotels and famous tourist attractions of North Goa, at the extreme southern point lies the secluded Butterfly Beach. A marvel of nature with huge rocky hills surrounding it on two sides and the third covered by a dense forest, the beach is preferably accessible from the Arabian sea. A ferry from the nearest two more well known beaches, Angoda and Palolem drops the tourists right at the beach.
Serene, calm and crystal clear green waters of the Arabian sea attracts the type of the beach lovers who prefer the tranquility and peace of nature along with the picturesque view of the vast undulating waters, the setting sun, sightings of dolphins, butterflies, boat rides, photography and solitude specially by the honeymoon couples.
Where is it - At a distance of 37 kms south of Mormugao
How to reach :
By Road -
From Agonda via MDR49
From Palolem via MDR49
There are a couple of drop points from where one has to trek through dense forest as four wheelers cannot go further due to no roadway till the beach.
Even the two - wheelers have to cross rocky and uneven trails and still stop at about a distance of 500 meters from the beach.
By Sea - Take a ferry either from Agonda beach or Palolem beach
Minimum ferry fare - ₹ 1000 onwards per person ( Bargaining for a group discount can be done with the ferry service )
What to do - Swimming, Rock climbing, Trekking, Photography, Boating to see the dolphins, watch the beautiful sun setting in the unending Arabian sea
When to go - November to March
Seasons to avoid - Monsoon and Summer; high tide times
Hours to visit - Early morning till the sunset; only during the low tides ( 9am to 5pm )
Pet friendly - Yes
Named after the thousands of monarch butterflies that would appear on the hillside trees during the blooming season, the beach is among the lesser known and visited by the tourists to the extremely popular tourist state of Goa. Reaching it is a bit of a struggle as it is surrounded by rocky mountains and forest that one has to cross on foot. The four-wheelers can access only till the Channel Drive beyond which one has to climb the ramp / stairs and then climb down over the rocky terrain surrounding the beach on two sides. The third access point is via the forest that requires trekking for about one hour through a trail. However, there are no sign boards indicating the direction and one can get lost or discouraged by the presence of wildlife. Taking along an experienced trekker or a guide is recommended. There is no provision for tourists such as restrooms, eateries, lifeguards etc. However it is a delight for sea - lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, solitude seeking families and couples, adventure junkies and nature lovers. Moreover the sighting of the massive dolphins along with other sea life is an added attraction.
Pictures source - www.traveltriangle.com
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