Goa's beach named best beach in Asia, enters world's top 10

Palolem Beach in South Goa has been named the best beach in Asia and ranked sixth among the world's top 25 beaches in Beach.com's Global Beach Index 2026, the state Tourism Department said. Palolem, in Canacona taluka, is known for its crescent-shaped bay, white sandy shoreline, palm trees and relatively calm waters.