Galgibaga (Turtle) Beachगालगीबाग बीच
A wild southern beach protected for turtle nesting.
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South Goa coast
South Goa coast
Best time to visit15 November to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height3 m above sea level
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbyPalolem, Canacona
EntryFree
About Galgibaga (Turtle) Beach
A wild, long beach at the southern edge of Goa, backed by casuarina trees and protected as a turtle nesting site. The Talpona river runs behind the sand, and the whole stretch has almost no development. Olive Ridley nesting is monitored by the forest department between November and March. Please keep clear of the nests and avoid lights and loud noise at night.
What to see and do
- Olive Ridley nesting, November to March
- Casuarina trees behind the beach
- Talpona river at the back
- No development
- Very few visitors
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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