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Arambol Beach

Arambol Beach

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The northernmost backpacker hub of Goa, Arambol is loved for its bohemian community, drum circles, paragliding, a sweet-water lagoon and live-music cafes.

State
Goa
Type
Beach
Best season
Winter
Things to do
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The northernmost backpacker hub of Goa, Arambol is loved for its bohemian community, drum circles, paragliding, a sweet-water lagoon and live-music cafes. The best months to visit are roughly November to February, when seas are calm and skies are clear; the monsoon (June to September) brings rough water and many beach shacks shut. Plan water sports and swimming for the dry winter window.

When to go

November to February is the beach season here; the June–September monsoon brings rough seas and most shacks come down.

Why visit

Goa's bohemian heart, with drum circles, a freshwater lagoon and a long-stay traveller community.

Arambol Beach in 2 days

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2 days in Arambol Beach

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Day 1

Day 1

Arambol Beach morning

Arambol Beach morning

Sweet Water Lake

Day 1

Sweet Water Lake

A freshwater lagoon just behind the beach, popular for a dip after the sea.

Day 1

Sunset drum circle

Sunset drum circle

Day 1

Live-music dinner

Live-music dinner

Day 2

Day 2

Morning yoga or a workshop

Morning yoga or a workshop

Day 2

Paragliding over the headland

Paragliding over the headland

Day 2

Day trip to Keri or Mandrem beaches

Day trip to Keri or Mandrem beaches

Arambol Beach guide & itineraries

Arambol Beach is perfect for

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What & where to eat

Beach-shack seafood

Arambol beach

Beach-shack seafood

Grilled fish and thalis on the sand

Goan Fish Thali

Goan Fish Thali

Fish curry, rice and sides

Prawn Balchao

Prawn Balchao

Pickle-hot Goan prawns

Bebinca

Bebinca

Layered coconut dessert

Global cafe fare

Arambol main road

Global cafe fare

Backpacker cafes with world cuisine

Nearby getaways

Mandrem

~15 min

Morjim

Morjim

~25 min

Anjuna

Anjuna

~45 min

Things to do

How to spend your time in Arambol Beach.

Arambol Beach & Sweet Lake

Arambol Beach & Sweet Lake

Long beach with a freshwater lagoon behind the dunes

Paragliding at Arambol

Paragliding at Arambol

Tandem flights over the headland

Yoga & music workshops

Yoga & music workshops

Arambol's wellness and live-music scene

Frequently asked questions

What is Arambol known for?

Its bohemian, backpacker vibe - the sunset drum circle, Sweet Water Lake, paragliding and a wellness-and-music scene.

Is Arambol good for a long stay?

Yes, it is popular for longer, laid-back stays in the north.

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