The northern side of Palolem beach ends at backwater and thereafter rocky mountain. You cannot walk beyond backwater as there is difficult mountain. You can see Canacona Island here, a mountain in the sea.
The backwater looks like a river (as there are many small rivers meeting sea in different goa beaches). The backwater has still water with some mangrove forest. You can go for a backwater boating here. The boat may cost you 400 to 1000 rs depending on season, number of persons and your bargaining skill. There is a magic stone (also called floating stone) here which is lying at a very interesting position.
Palolem beach is at extreme south of Goa, about 40 kms south to Colva, 60 kms south to Panaji and about 80 kms south to Arambol. Palolem is a small village, very limited busses and autos, very limited shops and markets. Main occupation is fishing followed by tourism.
