Querim beach
Querim or Teracol Beach is a beach on the north coast of Goa, 67 km from Dabolim Airport. In the northern part of the beach is the mouth of the Terakol river with a fort, in the southern – a rocky cape. Querim is a picturesque, deserted place, which is more suitable for a relaxing relaxed relaxation, meditation and yoga.
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Beach description
The beach line with a length of about 2 km and a width of up to 20 m is covered with clean light sand. Several eateries work. In the central part of the beach there are sun loungers and umbrellas. Toilets are few. The descent into the water is quite gentle, the bottom is sandy and rocky. Deep a few meters from the shore. The waves are high. It is better to enter the water in special shoes. It’s dangerous to swim near the estuary, because in addition to waves, powerful underwater currents form along the coast. Casuarine groves grow on the slopes of the mountains along the coast. There are no water equipment rental stations. Among the available entertainment – paragliding. For families with children, it is better to choose a safer place. There are no lifeguards on the beach.
There are many affordable housing options in coastal villages near Kerim Beach. There are no expensive hotels. You can go on an excursion to Fort Teracol, built in the 17th century by the Rajas of Savantvadi. The powerful bastion for centuries has repeatedly passed from hand to hand, until in the 20th century it became the property of the state. The chapel in the fort was reconstructed and converted into the church of St. Anthony, the bastion became a hotel.
When is it better to go
The best time to spend holidays on the beaches of India – is from November to March. These months have less rainfall, humidity is 60 - 70%, and the water temperature in the Indian Ocean is +29 degrees. There are many vacationers throughout the year. A massive flow of tourists begins in mid-autumn and lasts until the end of winter