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Arambol Sweet Water Lake

Arambol Sweet Water Lake (Vagkolam) is the only freshwater lake on a beach strip in Goa. Fed by natural hot springs, the water is pleasantly warm for swimming. Hidden behind Kalacha Beach, reached via 2km scenic walk from Arambol.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 19, 2026

Entrance Fee

Free

Best Time to Visit

November to April. Best visited 5-6:30PM for swimming and sunset. 2km walk from Arambol Beach - rocky/uneven path, wear proper shoes. Famous for banyan tree and baba's cave nearby.

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access
Not accessible
Audio guide
Not available
Staff assistance
Not available

Facilities & Services

food stalls

Working Hours

Verified: Jan 19, 2026
24 hours

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Because it's a unique freshwater lake right next to the salty sea water. The water comes from natural hot springs in the jungle, not from the sea. The sandy bottom is warm from the springs.

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather28°
54%13 м/с
Todayweather32°19°
Tomorrowweather34°18°
Friweather33°18°
Satweather34°18°
Sunweather34°20°
Monweather33°21°
Tueweather34°21°
32°
20°Jan
32°
21°Feb
32°
23°Mar
33°
26°Apr
33°
26°May
30°
25°Jun
29°
24°Jul
29°
24°Aug
30°
24°Sep
32°
24°Oct
33°
22°Nov
32°
21°Dec
Water temperature
28°
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29°
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29°
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