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A secluded beach near Grande Island, reached only by boat trips that include snorkeling, dolphin spotting, and a barbecue lunch.
Discover what makes this destination truly special
Monkey Beach is a small, isolated cove located near Grande Island and is accessible only by boat. It's not a beach you can drive to; rather, it's the primary destination for the popular 'Grande Island' boat trips that depart from various jetties in Goa like Sinquerim or Dona Paula. The journey to the beach is part of the experience, often including dolphin spotting in the Arabian Sea. Upon arrival, you'll find a quiet stretch of sand flanked by rocky headlands and dense foliage. The water here is generally clearer than at many mainland beaches, making it a common spot for introductory snorkeling.
Plan your trip around the ideal season for the best experience
November to January, especially on weekends and during Christmas and New Year holidays, when Goa sees its highest tourist influx.
October, February, and March when the weather is still good but the peak season crowds have thinned.
April and May due to the summer heat. The beach is inaccessible from June to September due to the monsoon.
Plan ahead with accurate pricing and visiting hours
Indian Visitors
Free
No entry fee
Opening Hours
9:00 AM — 4:00 PM
These are typical timings for the boat tours that visit the beach. Most boats depart from their jetties between 08:30 AM and 09:30 AM and return to the mainland by 4:00 PM. The beach itself does not have official opening or closing hours.
There is no direct entry fee for the beach itself. Access is part of a package tour. The cost for the boat trip typically ranges from ₹1,200 to ₹2,000 per person, which includes the boat ride, dolphin spotting, basic snorkeling equipment, and a simple lunch with limited drinks.
Find your way to this destination with ease
Address
Near Grande Island, Mormugao, South Goa
Coordinates
15.4003, 73.7911
Nearest City
Goa
Multiple ways to get to this destination conveniently
Goa International Airport (GOI) in Dabolim is the nearest airport. The main departure jetties like Sinquerim are about 35-40 km away (60-90 minutes by taxi).
The closest major railway stations are Vasco da Gama (VSG), approximately 25-30 km away, and Margao (MAO), about 40-45 km away from the North Goa jetties.
Goa is well-connected by National Highways. To reach the beach, you must first drive to a specific boat jetty (e.g., Sinquerim, Coco Beach, Dona Paula) from whe...
Once in Goa, you can hire a taxi, pilot (motorcycle taxi), or rent a scooter/car to get to the designated departure jetty for your pre-booked boat trip.
Learn about the story and cultural importance of this destination
Monkey Beach is a natural formation without any historical structures or events associated with it. Its prominence as a tourist destination grew over the last few decades with the rise of commercial boat tours in Goa. Tour operators identified this protected cove as an ideal spot for tourists to swi...
The significance of Monkey Beach is purely recreational and lies in its role as a key feature of the Grande Island day trip, one of Goa's most popular tourist excursions. It provides visitors a chance to experience a different side of Goa, away from the crowded commercial beaches. Its protected loca...
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