Quick Facts
Location - The largest coastal village in Pernem district is located
32km northwest of Mapusa.
How To Reach - The nearest airport is Dabolim. The distance from
Panjim is 35km. There are plenty of buses run from Panjim and Mapusa.
When To Go - October to March.
Where To Stay - There are some mid range hotels and resorts
available.
A small hamlet in the northern part of Goa, is famous for its two beautiful
beaches. The main Harmal beach is with clean sand, stone bays and fresh
water pools good for swimming. Another Querim Beach is 5km north of Arambol.
This beach is also quite suitable for swimming but more serene and calm than
Arambol beach. The rocky cliffs are famous for adventure sports like
paragliding.
Modern Arambol is strewn around an area of high ground west of the main
coast road. From here, a bumpy lane runs downhill to the more traditional
fishing quarter, clustered under a canopy of widely spaced palm trees. The
main beach lies 200m further along a lane that the predominantly British,
festival going tourist population call Glastonbury Street. The beach is
scattered with wooden boats and cafe bars, the bay is ideal for bathing.
Near by Lakeside beach is another treasure. To walk to the north, beyond the
rocky bottomed cove, the trail finally ends to a broad strip of white sand
hemmed in on both sides by steep cliffs. Behind the beach, a small fresh
water lake goes along the valley into a thick jungle.
Sights And Activities
Arambol Beach
Arambol beach is called as Harmal beach and it stretches from north of the
village to Mandrem about 2km to the south. This wide palm swayed beach
continues to river Chapora just south of Morjim about 8km away. There is a
small but virgin beach is located just north of Arambol. It can be reached
by follow the path around the headland and then crossing the cliff behind
several small rocky bays. Arambol main beach is ideal and safe for swimmers.
Apart from swimming, wind and kite surfing are common activities. More
adventurers can opt for paragliding and parasailing.
Querim Beach
This secluded beach is situated about 5km north of Arambol just to the
south of the Terekhol River. The beach is not much visited but soft white
sand is just ideal for strolling. The beach is also safe for swimming.
Crossing the river, you will reach old Portuguese Terekhol Fort.
Terekol Fort
This massive fort lies against the backdrop of a filthy iron ore complex,
which overlooks the estuary form the north -an ochre painted building with
turreted ramparts that wouldn't look out of place in coastal Portugal. The
fort was built by Marathas but soon captured by Portuguese. The fort is now
become a heritage hotel.
Boat Trip
In the months of November to March, boat trips are available from Arambol
to nearby fishing and dolphin spotting area. There are also many adventure
sports available in Arambol. There are organizers who charge a liberal
amount for paragliding and parasailing.
Himalayan Iyenger Yoga Center
This yoga center is located 2km south of Arambol, which runs Hatha yoga
courses on the beach between November and March.
Arambol Music Academy
The music academy offers lessons in classical Indian singing and tabla
playing.
