Palolem Beach ranks sixth in a 2026 list of the world’s top beaches

Palolem Beach in Goa ranked sixth in a 2026 list of the world’s top beaches. The list placed Trunk Bay in the United States Virgin Islands first and Elafonissi Beach in Greece second. Palolem was described as having a crescent-shaped shore, calm water and sandy coastline.

Notable Points

• Palolem Beach’s crescent-shaped shore: Palolem Beach in Goa is about 1.61 km long and crescent-shaped. Rocks jut into the sea at both ends, and the full beach can be viewed from either end.