Ciarans

Top choice in Palolem


Ciarans has some of the most impressive huts on the beachfront. Affable owner John has worked hard over two decades to maintain a high standard and his beautifully designed cottages around a plant-filled garden are top-notch. There’s a popular multicuisine restaurant with nightly live music, tapas restaurant and quality massage and spa centre.

Eco-credentials are also good here. Ciarans has a sewerage treatment plant, solar hot water and solar lighting. Ciarans also has fine hut resorts at Talpona and Galgibag beaches.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Palolem attractions

1. Patnem Beach

1.18 MILES

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2. Butterfly Beach

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3. Rajbag Beach

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4. Agonda Beach

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5. Galgibag Beach

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6. Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary

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7. Polem Beach

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8. Cabo da Rama Fort

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