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{{Short description|Resort town in Goa, India}}
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[[File:Arambol Shacks.jpg|thumb|Beach Shacks in Arambol]]
[[File:Arambol Lake swimmer.jpg|thumb|Sweet Water Lake in Arambol]]
[[File:Arambol-give-tylicki.jpg|thumb|The "money stone" sculpture at the banyan tree]]

'''Arambol''' is a traditional [[fisherman]] village, located approximately a 90 minutes drive from [[Dabolim Airport]] (GOI) within the [[Pernem]] administrative region of [[North Goa]], [[India]]. The beach attracts many international tourists, mainly during the winter season between November and March.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiamarks.com/best-time-to-visit-arambol-beach/|title=Best Time to Visit Arambol Beach|date=30 July 2015|website=Indiamarks}}</ref> Arambol beach is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Goa, bordering Keri Beach to the north and Mandrem Beach to the south.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.travelhi5.com/trip/1632/kitesurfing-or-kiteboarding-at-arambol-beach-in-western-ghats-of-goa |title=Archived copy |access-date=27 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180827142341/https://www.travelhi5.com/trip/1632/kitesurfing-or-kiteboarding-at-arambol-beach-in-western-ghats-of-goa |archive-date=27 August 2018 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> Located {{cvt|43|km}} north of [[Goa]]'s capital city of [[Panaji]], Arambol has a population of around 5,300.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.india.com/travel/articles/best-beaches-in-goa-stunning-beaches-in-goa-you-must-visit/|title=Best beaches in Goa: 22 stunning beaches in Goa you must visit}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3001_PART_B_DCHB_NORTH%20GOA.pdf|title=Census of India 2011}}</ref>

== Weather ==
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* Rainfall: 3117 mm
* Maximum temperature: 34 °C
* Minimum temperature: 23 °C

Arambol's warmest month of the year is usually April with an average high of 34 °C. The sunniest months are January, February, April, May and December with around 10 hours of sunshine per day. The dry period in Arambol corresponds with its main tourist season, from December to April, which normally doesn't see any rain. The warmest sea temperature is between April and June with an average high of 29 °C.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.weather2travel.com/holidayweather/india/goa/arambol-beach.php|title=Arambol Beach Weather Averages for Planning Holidays, Goa|website=Weather2Travel.com}}</ref>

==Utilities and services==
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=== Sanitation and drinking water ===
The town has an open drainage system. Water is supplied from a service reservoir. The town gets it water as tap water from a treated source. The capacity of the water supply system is 650 kilo-litres.
The nearest fire fighting service is at Pernem (13 km).

=== Manufacturing ===
Arambol (CT) is engaged in the manufacturing of following items (in decreasing order of importance): country liquor, chili products, dry fish{{citation needed|date=July 2017}}

=== Market and banking ===
Every Wednesday, a weekly market takes place at the Arambol Bus Stand area, where local vegetable vendors sell their products such as Green Leafy Vegetables, Potatoes, Spices, Fruits and similar edible products. There are few supermarkets on the Arambol Street that caters to all the basic kitchen needs and supplies.

There is a branch of Bank of India, State Bank of India and HDFC Bank near the Arambol Bus Stand area. There are 3 banking cooperative societies also.

==Religion==
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The majority of the Indian residents are [[Hinduism|Hindu]]. [[Christians|Christian]] and [[Muslim]] minorities are also present. The Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel serves the religious interests of the many Catholics in the area.

==Sports==
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As in many other parts of Goa, both [[Association football|football]] and [[cricket]] are popular sports with the people of this area.

==Attractions==

[[File:Arambol, Goa, Hippie ground, Arambol beach party.jpg|thumb|Sunset party]]

A short walk north off the main beach is a smaller beach with a "fresh water lake" close to the sea. The jungle valley, enclosed between low hills, hides a [[banyan tree]]. Adjoining the banyan tree there is a stone sculpture created by an American conceptual and [[land art]] artist, [[Jacek Tylicki]], titled ''Give if you can - Take if you have to'' (also called ''The Money Stone'').{{citation needed|date=July 2017}} It has become a [[pilgrimage]] destination.

Another attraction is '''''Arambol Drum Circle & Sunset Beach Market'''''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://drifterplanet.com/goa-flea-markets/|title=Shopping in Goa - 7 Colorful Flea Markets of Goa|last=Planet|first=Drifter|date=2016-12-29|website=Drifter Planet|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-16}}</ref>'','' one of the most unique flea markets in Goa. It starts a few hours before the sunset where travelers from all over the world sell their hand made creations. More than just a market, it is a party on the beach where people bring their drums, hand-pans, Didgeridoo (didgeridoo) and meet here everyday to make music as the sun sets. It is common to see performers at this time with their juggling balls, hula hoops, poi and many other props. With things like handmade clothes, food, jewelry, glass pipes – this market looks like it is right out of a music festival.

Due to the composition of both national and international musicians, Arambol is home to a rich live music scene, dominated by [[Gypsie-Fusion]] bands.{{citation needed|date=July 2017}}

===Activities===
[[File:Paragliding in Arambol sky, Goa.jpg|thumb|Paragliding in Arambol]]
Strong winds during the main season make it a significant location for leisure sports, like [[paragliding]] and [[kite surfing]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://travelhi5.com/|title=TravelHi5 - Your Guide To Travelling In Dubai|website=TravelHi5}}</ref> Every evening during the peak tourist season, there are sunset parties on Arambol beach.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.backpackingbella.com/beach-life-arambol/|title=How to Experience the Arambol Beach Party in Goa|date=21 October 2019|website=Backpacking Bella}}</ref> A variety of practitioners in [[Alternative medicine]] and [[Wellness (alternative medicine)]] offer courses in [[Yoga]], [[meditation]], [[Odissi]] dance, and musical instruments (like [[Tabla]], [[Sitar]] and other traditional Indian as well as Western instruments).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.magicpark.info/magic_park___arambol/Home.html|title=Home|website=www.magicpark.info}}</ref>

===Events===
The Tribal Dance Festival and the Indian Juggling Convention take place in Arambol.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.injuco.org/ |title=InJuCo |access-date=25 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170911163826/http://injuco.org/ |archive-date=11 September 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>{{nonspecific|date=June 2017}} The Goa Contact Festival and In-Touch Festival both offer Contact Improvisation Dance and Somatics.{{citation needed|date=July 2017}} All are scheduled for late January/early February.{{citation needed|date=July 2017}}

== References ==
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==External links==
*{{commons category-inline|Arambol}}
*{{Wikivoyage-inline|Arambol}}

[[Category:Beaches of Goa]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in North Goa district]]
[[Category:Paragliding in India]]
[[Category:Beaches of North Goa district]]

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