Situated around 2 km south of Colva, Benaulim Beach is one of Goa’s quieter and more peaceful beaches. It is also one of the few places in the state where you can buy local handicrafts indigenous to the area. Mythologically, it is believed to be the place where Lord Parshuram’s arrow landed that resulted in the formation of Goa. The Church of St John the Baptist is worth a visit. The Feast of St John the Baptist is celebrated with much fanfare here during the monsoon months.