Benaulim beach is less than 2 Kms south of Colva. If you hanker after the more tranquil parts of this coast-line, then Benaulim is the place to head for. It has reasonably good accommodation facilities with fine restaurants. Accommodation in Benaulim largely consists of small budget guesthouses, scattered around a radius of 1km. 
With the opening of star hotels this place is attracting tourists like never before. It's fast gaining popularity is turning out to be a strong competition to Colva Beach . There are hotels, that provide comfortable rooms and restaurants that serve delicious dishes. If you wish to move around on your own, than you can hire a bike, car or even take a cruise to Palolem or Bogmalo beach.
Bullfights can be seen at Benaulim from early October to late May. The bullfights are usually held in an old rice field with no fences or barricades just outside a village, to the beat of taped Konkani music.
