WeatherTravel note
Monsoon Goa is green, rough and shut
Palolem beach, Palolem, Goa
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
In the monsoon, beach shacks are taken down, the sea is rough and swimming is restricted. It's a lovely time for green landscapes, not a beach holiday.
The lesson
Visit between November and April for the beach; come in the monsoon for the hinterland.
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