Pebble Beach

 

Pebble Beach one of the most stunning hidden beaches in South Goa located inside the famous Cabo de Rama fort at Canacona which is an hour about from Margoa. This place is a serene beauty having a unique and perfect panoramic view from the top of the hill with micro to massive sized pebbles and cuts rocks.  In other words, an extensive view that will literarily blow your mind off because of its own charm.

The uneven stone stairs will take you to the most secluded beach inside the fort. The trip to this location has a very steep way down and uneven stony stairs to the beach thereby making it risky at times. Therefore, this place is not recommended for kids and elderly family members.

Pebble beach have their own unique charm because it is covered by rocks and rocky pebbles and not with sands like any other normal beaches. It’s a short trek consisting of 80-90 stairs and takes 10 minutes. The beach is covered by pebbles of different shapes and sizes, making this rocky beach a unique one. The mountains flank the beach from both sides, adding further to the panoramic view. A place which is perfect to enjoy the gorgeous vista of the Arabian sea. You can also observe tiny molluscs and crabs at the edge of the rocks.

                                                                     

Upon reaching the fort and upon entering one can see the St. Anthony chapel. Now, head straight towards the pathway going to south side. And then look for a small trail that was built by the Portuguese centuries ago when ruling Goa. As you enter the small trail you will get an awesome view of the beach from the top with tall coconut trees swaying. To make oneself comfortable after a tiresome drive you will find the makeshift Pebble Point store (Snacks Shop) where one can freshen up enjoying the fresh air by sipping tender coconut water.

            


 A shady place under the coconut trees where one can spend the entire day on the pebbles cum rocky beach by just sitting and watching the beach milky water gushing onto the rocks.

Note down, this beach is not suitable for bathing as it is risky because there are many rocks. Goa beaches are famous for white sands but these beaches are famous for pebbles and cut rocks. Ideal place for a full-day family outings and super-duper photo-shoots to capture.

After spending a few hours of an amazing view of the beach from the top, under the shady coconut trees and upon reaching the exit point head towards the west side and walk straight for about 5-10 min. Focus at the left side for another small man-made kind of trail that will take you straight to the Pebble beach.

One has to walk through the bushes and narrow lanes after entering for about 5 min. The approach is a bit weird and unsafe. Certainly, an offbeat place but worth the trekking to explore the Pebble beach that is hardly explored yet by many due to its un-proper route.

To conclude it’s a small beach of pebbles and good solid rocks ideally for photo-shoots that can certainly boost any photos. A must-visit beach if you are a lover of photography. I will not recommend this beach for families with kids and elderly family members as the route going down to the beach are very steep and unsafe. I recommend this beach for youths who are interested in trekking and exploring the rocks or in other words to simply admire the beauty of the sea and the cliffs around. Therefore, do not visit this beach during the noontime as one can get easily dehydrated, hence, recommended to carry enough water. Also recommending to visit this beach before 5:30 as the cab de ram fort gets closed after 5.30 so the entry to the beach is restricted and it is the only main entrance to the beach.

 

 

                                                                                                                             SANSKRUTI ACHARI

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