Location: Benaulim
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Benaulim is a census town in the state of Goa, India. It is the neighbour of Colva village from the north, Margao in the northeast and Varca village from the south. During the Portuguese regime, it was one of the nine comunidades in the region of Salcete. Contemporary Benaulim is a popular seaside resort in South Goa district, renowned for its balmy weather, golden sands, and palm‑fringed beaches. It also houses Goa's only Don Bosco Animation Center. It is the birthplace of St. Joseph Vaz who was a priest and missionary in Sri Lanka.There are two popular churches in Benaulim. The Holy Trinity Church is a new church built with modern design near the beach area close to Maria Hall Junction, while St John the Baptist Church is old church popular for baptising St. Joseph Vaz. It is located in Cana benaulim.
Restaurants in Benaulim
1. Din Brothers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 101 reviews
Jewellers and Gold Smiths since 1934
Reviewed By 952pennys - Solihull, United Kingdom
We have been visiting Din Brothers for a few years now & each time the experience has been excellent. The jewellery & service have always been first class and we would recommend them to anyone visiting Goa. You won't be disappointed.
2. Aziz and SON'S
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By saam59
Traveling to GOA in itself is already wonderful, adding a trip to a local jeweler will turn it into an unforgettable experience. Manzoor created a stunning ring for me from topaz together with diamond and saffire. It reminds me of the sun and blue skies of GOA every time!
3. Benaulim Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,845 reviews
Reviewed By Huzefahandy - Pune, India
I was simply amazed at the beaches this part of India has to offer, I mean specially the cleanliness....rather I should say, it's like visiting a inhabited beach, far away from human dwellings.... kudos to the Goan locals & the tourists that have being able to maintain year after years.....good white sand, lovely clean water....nice facilities, water sports, food shacks, lovely Goan seafood
4. Church of St. John the Baptist
5. Jewels Of India
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Olivia74
We have twice purchased a custom made diamond ring from this store. In 2013 whilst on holiday in Goa for the first time, a fellow guest at the hotel in which we were saying recommended the store to us. I had a beautiful brilliant cut solitaire diamond ring with halo made to my specification, which upon returning home we had valued at six times the price paid! I have enjoyed wearing this ring ever since and have had many many comments as to how beautiful it is. On returning to Goa this year, we had no hesitation in contacting the store again, in fact I emailed ahead of our holiday to enquire as to whether they would be able to supply a diamond in the cut of my choice (pear shaped) which could be made into a design of my choice. This time we had a very personalised service. Alex took the trouble to visit our hotel to show a selection of diamonds of varying quality and size. With Alex's guidance, I was able to choose a beautiful diamond, which very cleverly had been cut to appear 25% larger than it's weight in carats. This even fooled the professional jeweller in the UK, with whom I had a valuation for insurance purposes into thinking that the carat size was much larger than it was. Having chosen an amazing diamond, and discussed design of the ring with Alex, who understood the brief perfectly, and sketched the design I had described, he left with the promise to be in touch with updates on progress. We were in Goa for just one week, and in that time, I had regular updates from Alex including photos as to how the making of my ring was progressing. Alex delivered the finished product in person on our final night in Goa! At the same time, he kindly took my other rings and cleaned them professionally so that I felt like I was leaving with Goa with not just one but three sparkly new rings- what great service. I am absolutely over the moon with my new custom made ring. The valuation when I returned home was almost three times the amount paid and quality and clarity of the diamonds were exactly as Alex had described. Service from Alex was exemplary, and I also had the opportunity to meet some of his colleagues in other Jewels of India stores, all of whom were very helpful and pleasant. There was no hard sell, with products of this quality, there is no need. I would thoroughly recommend this store to anyone living or holidaying in Goa who would like to purchase amazing quality diamonds or other items at a price which is great value for money. Thank you Alex and all the teams at Jewels of India!
