Butterfly Beach
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  • Viraf Hansotia
    Mumbai, India958 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A good one time experience.
    Took a boat down Agonda beach to this place early monring. Decent one time experience. The beach shape is areal and not really seen from the beach. ou may be lucky to spot dol[hins if at all.
    Visited October 2022
    Written March 27, 2023
  • akshata d
    India44 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice small hike, but the beach needs maintenance.
    We went to the Butterfly beach this year in June. The beach is located quite remotely and one can take a gypsy up to a certain point. We took the gypsy and then walked for about 5 minutes to reach the beach. The beach is good, but people need to be educated in terms of not dumping the garbage there. We could see so many cans, plastic bags, chips packets on the shore. A little maintenance can do wonders to this otherwise hidden gem of Goa. But otherwise, it is a must visit.
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written August 22, 2023
  • Anup
    Secunderabad, India1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cozy small beach 😅
    One of the nicest local un crowded beaches of south goa and for short trek lovers its a blissful way. I went during rainy season (monsoon season) worth visiting in june-july month. (One of the hidden gems) ₹100 entry for bike 1.5km ₹0 by foot Camping available near the parking inside. Note: if you go please don’t spoil the place with garbage. (If you’re planning to cook or do family picnic please bring garbage bags so you can take them back)
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written August 23, 2023
  • Devendra G
    India950 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful beach
    Butterfly beach is a non-commercial, small beach surrounded by forests. It can either be approached by taking a trek through the forests, or by taking a boat from agonda beach. It is very shallow beach and one needs to be careful. However, it is very beautiful. Remember that there are no shops or shacks in the beach. Carry your food / water if you plan to spend some time.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written January 4, 2024
  • Trail67078846344
    1 contribution
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    No great
    There is nothing like butterflies. The shape of mountain is ikely similar to a butterfly. I found it waste of time. BTW it is very long and takes a day with no great memories. Furthermore everything is costly including a water bottle.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written February 12, 2024
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pradeepjbims
Thane, India41 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Family
Me and my family including 8 year kid and wife had travelled by boat from Palolem beach . It was a good trip. The beach is inhabitated and we took some good photos . Suggest to go in the morning at 8.30 am IST from palolem beach by sharing boat. Typically they charge INR 400 for each person .
Written January 1, 2020
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Ian C
Wirral, UK145 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
It is a bit of an anathema that a tourist spot is being spoiled by tourists, but this secluded and difficult to reach place is now something of a dumping ground for tourists who leave their litter here and do not take it back with them to dispose of sensibly.

It used to be very quiet and was known as the honeymoon and love beach because of its seclusion, sadly not any more.

Unfortunately at Palolem beach there are many "fishing" boat owners touting for an easier life by offering dolphin and butterfly beach trips and at 400 rupees or so for each person. In a way I can't blame them.
If you do go then you need to take your drinks and food for the day with you, but please take it back with you when you leave, its not much to ask.
Written January 2, 2020
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David D
Devon, UK20,544 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Saturday 1st February and we took a boat trip from Palolem Beach along the coast in the direction of Agonda Beach.

On the itinerary was a stop at this this small secludef beach. Unlike some other beaches this one is accessible by boat and also by climbing down the headland pathway.

The beach has been named due to it's shape, the headland resembles the shape of butterfly wings. This was more obvious from out at sea rather than up close.

When we were here, the beach with it's golden sand, was virtually deserted apart from a few visitors walking along the beach.

There are no facilities on this beach, so if planning to spend some time here, make sure to bring everything you require including water.

Our boat guide did offer us the opportunity to go ashore on to the beach to take some photos, we declined so we continued on our trip to the next highlight.

We were pleased to have taken the boat trip which enabled us to see places like this beach.
Written February 6, 2020
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RitikaSD
8 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Couples
We read some great things about this beach and were very excited about our boat trip here. Unfortunately, it was extremely disappointing. It just seemed like a commercial stunt as it was super crowded, we didn't spot a single butterfly and not at all the experience we thought it would be. If you like ticking things off a touristy list and clicking million pictures, you might want to visit here. If not, then please don't waste your time. Also, the dolphins they claim you will see on that boat ride are a rare sight! We ofcourse were lucky in that department either.
Written May 3, 2022
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YAAYAA D
Zion, IL2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2020 • Couples
This beautiful cove has been littered and trashed by an excessive amout of unconscious tourists throwing anything that is in their possession. Bottles, chips packs, plastic bags, shoes, leather bags, cigarettes, diapers...
The place has been abandoned by local authorities and took over by the worst kind of tourism.
I would personally close the whole place and have people searched before entering the land and of course charge for it.
Hard punishment with 5000 ruppees chalan for the ones who are found throwing things in there.
Such a shame that it is presented as a dream beach when it's actually a trash bag.
Don't go there and if you go just clean up your mess !
Written December 17, 2020
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MiroAndFamily
London, UK22 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Family
We absolutely recommend taking a boat trip from Palolem or Agonda to explore nearby shores and if you are lucky see dolphins in waters around these beaches. Boats are not expensive, crews are friendly and it's a good and safe experience for families with kids.
I do not recommend staying on the Butterfly beach. The minute we left the boat we wanted to go back out. The beach could be a local gem but it's overcrowded with not much to do and it's filled with rubbish. It's a shame that tourists leave so much of the litter all over the place when there are bins provided. Then everyone on the beach are taking selfies with rubbish in the background. Absurd. Better to give it a proper look from the boat and stay on the sea.
Written April 12, 2023
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Anup
Secunderabad, India1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Friends
One of the nicest local un crowded beaches of south goa and for short trek lovers its a blissful way.
I went during rainy season (monsoon season) worth visiting in june-july month.
(One of the hidden gems)

₹100 entry for bike 1.5km
₹0 by foot
Camping available near the parking inside.

Note: if you go please don’t spoil the place with garbage. (If you’re planning to cook or do family picnic please bring garbage bags so you can take them back)
Written August 24, 2023
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Pratush
New Delhi, India371 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
I guess this beach has got hyped a lot and when it is recommended by every one on the internet it generally loses it's charm very quickly.

You will reach this beach after 1.5 hrs of trek if you're a fast pace walker as it's a trek from the jungle sometimes there is a Thar who can drop you from one point to another which can save time he charges INR 300/-PP while he will also not be able to drop you right to the beach or pick you up from starting point of the parking lot.

You can totally skip this place and mute yourself with all the recommendations.
Written August 29, 2022
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sachin b
13 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
It was absolutely wonderful experience to visit the beautiful place near Agonda beach know as BUTTERFLY BEACH. Since the boat rides were closed,we decided to trek through the leopard valley. You need to park your vehicle at the parking area and then walk through the dense forest for about 2-3 km to reach the small but Beautiful and serene beach. Isolated,secluded beach gives you a perfect location for photography and videography.
But if you are traveling early in the morning keep some stick with you and if you are alone or as a couple keep the small speaker on while heading towards the beach to avoid fear since it's very isolated area covered with the trees and there is no sign boards or indicators,just follow the small but main road to reach there. But once you reach there it gives you an absolutely mesmerizing views. It gets slightly crowded afterwards so head early in the morning. Perfect for the couples.
If it's raining then avoid. Always ask the details at your Hotel reception regarding the current status.
Written October 15, 2022
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NewBee
New Delhi, India106 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Family
You can reach butterfly beach via Palolem beach or Agonda beach..

We opt for Palolem as I could see more boats on the beach. You need to be a good negotiator.We got Rs 500 per seat .

I didn’t like much about the beach , untidy small beach , not recommended for swimming also.

It’s a small beach in between two mountains, which you need to imagine that it looks like butterfly.

The boat person will show you some more boulder which look like (from a specific angle ) Lord Ganesh, turtle .
If you are lucky, you may experience Dolphin .

Best time is early morning say around 7:00 am
Total duration of the trip: 1 to 1.5 hrs , including 20 mins of butterfly beach.
Written November 9, 2022
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