Arambol

Travel Guide

Arambol Beach showing a sunset, general coastal views and a sandy beach
Mandrem Beach showing forest scenes and a river or creek
Mandrem Beach showing general coastal views, tropical scenes and a beach
Mandrem Beach which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach
Kalacha Beach which includes a sandy beach
A golden sandy beach, yoga centers, delicious cuisine and budget seafront accommodations lure a blissed-out crowd to this colorful Goan beach town.

Laid-back and sun-baked Arambol (aka Harmal) looks out across the shimmering Arabian Sea from Goa’s northernmost corner. A haven for bohemian types since the 1960s, today Arambol is popular with everyone from backpackers to long-term European residents and yogis. Relax beachside, shop at handicraft markets, visit religious monuments and party beneath the stars.

From sunrise until long after sunset, Arambol Beach throngs with people sunbathing and taking part in recreational activities. Join yoga classes and meditation sessions and purchase exotic fruits from the beach vendors. Swim in the warm water and try your hand at bodyboarding, kite surfing and surfing. Music playing from the beach bars creates a vibrant atmosphere throughout the day.

Arambol Mountain rises above the northern end of the beach. Follow a trail over the mountain to access the sheltered Kalacha Beach. Bathe in the calm sea here and walk through a gap in the palm trees to Sweetwater Lake. A track cuts through a jungle valley from the lake to a sacred Banyan tree characterized by enormous vines.

Shop for hippy-style clothing, jewelry, hats and souvenirs at the many shops that line busy Harmal Beach Road. Bargaining for goods is customary so try to negotiate a price before making a purchase. Pause to appreciate the beautiful whitewashed façade of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. The Laxmi Narayan Temple is another interesting place of worship.

Arambol’s culinary scene has something to suit most tastes. Feast on mouthwatering Goan seafood dishes, vegetarian Konkan cuisine, vegan options and western fare. Bars, cafés and restaurants line the beachfront and the town’s streets. Return to the beach at night to dance at drum circles with a cold beer or fruit lassi in hand.

Arambol is a 90-minute drive from Goa’s Dabolim Airport. The nearest train station is 10 miles (16 kilometers) away at Pernem. Manderem Beach and Querim Beach are nearby beaches worth visiting on a beach-hopping tour of Goa.

Nanu Resort, Arambol

Nanu Resort, Arambol

4 out of 5
House No. 264, Girkarwada, Arambol, Goa
The price is $37 total per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
$37 total
per night
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Arambol. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Arambol Beach and Ashvem ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"great hotel to stay in North Goa"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Nanu Resort, Arambol
Grand Hyatt Goa

Grand Hyatt Goa

5 out of 5
Goa University, Panaji, Goa
The price is $157 total per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
$157 total
per night
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Panaji. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (505 reviews)
"Its a must try"

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

Grand Hyatt Goa
Le Méridien Goa, Calangute

Le Méridien Goa, Calangute

5 out of 5
Aguada Siolim Road, Calangute, Goa
The price is $84 total per night from Oct 22 to Oct 23
$84 total
per night
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Calangute. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (255 reviews)
"Gym was well eqipped"

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

Le Méridien Goa, Calangute
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sea Horizon Resort

Sea Horizon Resort

3 out of 5
365/18, Mandrem, GA
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Mandrem. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Arambol Beach and Ashvem Beach are located ...
Sea Horizon Resort
Citadines Arpora Nagoa Goa

Citadines Arpora Nagoa Goa

4 out of 5
Survey No: 36/1- C Mendes Waddo, Nagoa Bardez, Arpora, Goa
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Arpora. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Baga Beach and Calangute ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"Breakfast, ambience, polite and co operative staff. Exceptional behaviour and listening ability of Ms. Mani."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Citadines Arpora Nagoa Goa
Villa Verediana

Villa Verediana

3 out of 5
912, Camotim Vaddo, Candolim, Goa
Stay at this 3-star villa in Candolim. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Baga Beach and Candolim Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
"Overall ok place no real big complaints , location is a bit out of the way , more a home stay than a villa"

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Villa Verediana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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