Butterfly Beach

Butterfly Beach is a small, sheltered cove near Palolem and Agonda, accessible only by boat from Palolem or via a rougher jungle trail — there is no direct road access, which is a large part of its appeal. Its name reportedly comes from the butterflies once common in the surrounding forest, though visitor traffic has reduced sightings over the years. It is best visited as a half-day boat trip combined with dolphin-spotting from Palolem, rather than a standalone destination.