Arambol beach, located at Pernem taluk in North Goa district, about 50kms from Panaji, is a vast stretch of golden sand interspersed with rocky headlands. It is Goa's northernmost beach. Arambol comprises of two beaches and the bigger one is known as the Harmal beach. The second, more picturesque beach lies beyond the rocky headband and can only be reached on foot and is bordered by steep cliffs on both sides. The sea is rough here than at other beaches.