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Whenever it comes to beautiful tourist places and beaches around the world, the first names that come to mind are foreign tourist spots like Maldives, Thailand or Bali. But the recent report from Global Tourism has filled every Indian with pride. A very beautiful beach in India’s popular tourist state Goa has left behind all the big and famous international beaches of the world on the basis of its natural beauty. In the latest list of ‘The Global Beach Index’, the famous Palolem Beach of South Goa has been declared the best beach in Asia. Not only this, this beach has been ranked sixth in the list of top beaches in the whole world, which is a big achievement in the tourism history of India.
What is Global Beach Index and why is this achievement of Palolem Beach special?
This new ranking released by the prestigious ‘Global Beach Index’ included selected and best beaches from 14 countries and four continents around the world. It involved an in-depth analysis of expert nominations, data from NASA and EU programmes, as well as over a million reviews from tourists around the world. Meeting all these stringent standards and parameters, South Goa’s Palolem Beach has become the one and only beach from the Asian continent to make it to this global top-25 list. By securing sixth position globally, this Indian coast has proved that our country is not behind anyone in terms of natural beauty and cleanliness.
Natural beauty of Palolem Beach and main attractions for tourists
Located in the Canacona area of South Goa, Palolem Beach is famous throughout the world for its beautiful crescent-shaped bay and palm trees lining its shores. The calm and clear blue water here attracts tourists, where swimming can be easily enjoyed without any danger. Apart from this, the charming cottages built along the beach and local restaurants make the tourists feel the best coastal hospitality. For those who are fond of adventure, there are many water sports activities available here like kayaking, paddle boarding, and boat rides for dolphin watching, which make the journey of every tourist here memorable.
Indian tourism industry will get new momentum, enthusiasm is increasing among tourists
After this international recognition received by Palolem Beach, there is huge enthusiasm among the tourism department of the country and local businessmen. This achievement will give a new identity and strength not only to Goa but to the tourism sector of entire India on the global stage. Tourists from all over the world who till now used to go towards the beaches of Maldives or Thailand, are now getting attracted towards this precious gem of India. If you are also thinking of spending time this weekend or in the upcoming holidays at a quiet, safe and selected most beautiful beach in the world, then this Palolem Beach of South Goa can prove to be the best and perfect destination for you.