Hollant Beach
The Hollant beach in Goa attracts tourists mainly for its sunrise. It lies in south of Goa, along the foothills of the Western Ghats.
Visitors to the Hollant beach in the state of Goa will certainly find it a surreal destination. One of the finest and cleanest beaches of the state, the beach is an oasis of tranquility and is a perfect place to spend your holiday in solitude. The landscape of this still-to-be-discovered beach is a feast for one's eyes.
Located 7 km from the Goan town of Vasco De Gama in Goa, the Hollant beach is a small beach offering the beach lovers the picture- perfect view of the sunrise.
Nestled along the foothills of the green Western Ghats, this well-kept secret is 2 km south of Bogmalo, the more famous beach near Vasco De Gama.
An ideal beach to bask in the tropical sun, palm-fringed Hollant Beach in South Goa offers the visitors opportunities to enjoy the typical beach pursuits such as swimming which is considered safe here.
What makes the Hollant beach a sea shore wonder unique is the fact that though Goa is located on the west coast of India the beach offers a view of the sunrise. Added to this it is the only beach to do so in Goa.
The beauty of the beach is enhanced during the high tide when the waters of the sea rise to merge into the fresh waters of an adjoining stream.
Since Hollant beach is a small beach and not commercialized like other popular beaches of Goa, it provides a quiet, and peaceful ambience attracting a lot of couples, especially honeymooners.
You can have dining at Hollant beach in some of the shacks scattered on the beach which serve fresh and delicious sea food and Indian cuisines while you bask in the glory of beauty and serenity of the landscape.
In order to reach Hollant beach by air you can book flight tickets to Dabolim Airport at Vasco da Gama, seven km from the beach.