Betalbatim

Some distance north of the ever-bustling Colva, sanity gets hold of you again. Betalbatim get to you, much in the same manner the sea wind runs through the spiny leaves of the rows of Casurina trees along the shore. Famously known throughout Goa as the sunset beach for the resplendent setting, Betalbatim is all serenity as compared to its raucous neighbor.

Weather

Betalbatim is as sultry as it can get. Temperature soars from 33 degrees Celsius and to a maximum of 39 degrees in summer. Winters hardly exist along the coast. And the rains from mid May to September are tumultuous.

Best time to visit:

Conventionally popular visiting months are from October to March. Some try to avoid Goa in the rains. But it’s worth a visit then too, to see the monsoons in their uninhibited glory.

Getting there / Route Information

By Bus

Considering the fact that Betalbatim is a mere eight kilometres from Margao bus terminus, taking a bus becomes a convenient option. You’ll find buses leaving for Betalbatim leaving every twenty odd minutes from the Margao Kadamba Transport Corporation terminus.

By Train

Like most beaches in the Salcete taluka, Margao railway station serves as the best option for those of you planning to make it by train. Alight at Margao and use the exit on platform number one cause that’s where you’ll find the pre paid taxi counter, along with other means of communication including autos, yellow-black taxis and motorcycle pilots.

Pictures of Betalbatim

 

Major attractions

While one half of Margao heads for Colva in the evenings, the more laidback sorts opt for Betalbatim. This beach is not too popular on the tourism circuit, with Colva attracting most of the visitors. Head for Betalbatim in the evenings if you can for a glorious time, watching the sunset with a glass of beer or feni to keep you company.

Incidentally Betalbatim also plays host to one of the most popular gastronomic landmarks in South Goa. Martin’s Beach Corner is where half of Goa, celebrities, politicians, industrialists head for if its fish or meat they want to eat. Try their amazing prawns, frog legs. Rest assured, any sort of fish you ask for, its gotta be fresh.

Vital Tourist Information

Hotel availability

You will find budget hotels in and around Betalbatim. Not something you can bank on. Majorda to its North and Colva to its South hog the population of hotels.

Nearest known city

Madgaon, 8 km approx

Contacts in case of contingency

Hospital:	Hospicio hospital. Tel:  0832-2722164
Police:	Colva police station. Tel: 0832-2788396