Butterfly beach is a petit beach in south Goa and lies near Palolem Beach (Canacona). It is a small cove surrounded by dense trees and is a beautiful spot for nature lovers. The beach is named so because the surrounding trees attract a variety of butterflies occasionally, or it may be because the beach itself is in the shape of a butterfly. Either way, it is just as pretty as a colourful butterfly, especially during sunsets. Not many know of this beach, hence it is less crowded and far from the noise and traffic of the city; an ideal location for a picnic amidst nature.