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#1	Palm Beach Lifestyle Resort Reviews (5) Rs. 1000 1

#2	Cupid's Heaven Resort Reviews (4) Rs. 500 2

#3	Cola Beach Tented Resort Reviews (4) Rs. 4500 3

#4	Tina Beach Resort Reviews (4) Rs. 1500 4

#5	Cuba Agonda Reviews (3) Rs. 1000 5

#6	Maria Paulo Guest House Reviews (2) Rs. 800 6

#7	Simrose Reviews (1) Rs. 2500 7

#8	Monsoon Reviews (1) Rs. 800 8

#9	H2O Agonda Not rated yet Rs. 3000 9

#10	Om Sai Beach Huts Not rated yet Rs. 1000 10

Places to visit in Agonda
	Cabo de Rama Fort #1 of 16 Hotels near Cabo de Rama

	Galgibaga Beach Beach #2 of 16 Hotels near Galgibaga Beach

	Mobor Beach Beach #3 of 16 Hotels near Mobor Beach

	Agonda Beach Beach #4 of 16 Hotels near Agonda Beach

	Cola Beach Beach #5 of 16 Hotels near Cola Beach

	Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary Sanctuary #6 of 16 Hotels near Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary

	Butterfly Beach Beach #7 of 16 Hotels near Butterfly Beach

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About Agonda Tourism

Agonda Beach is a secluded beach destination in Agonda Village. It is located in South Canacona Taluka of South Goa District in the state of Goa. Being an isolated and picturesque beach destination, Agonda Beach is famous among beach lovers. Agonda Beach, known also as ‘the Silent Beach’ is located about 37 km from the historic town of Margao and 47 km from Karwar. It is 15 minutes away from the North of Palolem Beach, on the way to Panaji. Though it is a lesser frequented destination when compared to Palolem Beach, Agonda Beach is visited mostly by those in search of tranquility. Agonda Village is surrounded by 120 acres of verdant forest reserves. This coastal fishing village of Goa, situated in the Konkan region, draws its unique tradition from various cultural influences. Agriculture and fishing are the main occupation of the people of Agonda. Konkani, Marathi, Urdu and Hindi are the languages spoken in this region. The road leading to Agonda Beach traverses the Sahyadri Ranges, which makes a good drive for road trips. This beach is about 3 km long and is famous for its bay of white sand which is fringed by casuarinas and palms. Agonda Beach is also famous for Cabo De Rama, an ancient fort, which was named after Lord Rama. As per folklore, Lord Rama stayed in this fort along with his consort Sita Devi for a brief period during his 14-year exile. The Cathedral of Santo Antonio nearby also provides a panoramic view of Agonda Beach and the Arabian Sea. There are many sightseeing attractions around Agonda Beach such as Karwar, Margao, Panaji, Benaulim, etc. Agonda Beach also offers activities such as trekking, hiking, canoeing, fishing and boating. Swimming is not encouraged as there are no life guards at Agonda Beach. Agonda Beach is a protected location under the National Sea Turtle Conservation Project as it is a nesting site of the endangered Olive Ridley turtles. Agonda villagers and environmentalists, who are actively involved in this project, take great care to keep the surroundings of the beach undisturbed and pollution-free. Agonda Beach can be easily reached as it is well connected by roads to other destinations in Goa. The vicinity of Agonda Beach to Palolem Beach, Colva and Covelossim makes it a popular destination of holiday makers. November to February is the best time to visit this serene beach destination. Read More >>

2 Agonda Traveller Reviews

"A quiet corner"

Posted by anjalie
Mumbai
Apr 12, 2013

Agonda Experience: Agonda is a quiet, 'unhappening' beach..no loud music,or noisy tourists. Clean sand, safe waters to swim in, friendly locals, authentic Goan food..though you might have to hunt a little for that!

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Canisha's grilled shark is mouth watering. Fatima's little eatery next to the church is worth a try, for the fish thali..crowded with local customers, and tourists, this is a total 'timepass' place!

Activities & things to do: We lazed, so no activities were explored..but almost every hotel offers boat rides for dolphin watching, and trips to Butterfly beach.

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: For backpackers, Madgaon by rail, then a bus to Cancon Chowdi, then an auto-rick or a local bus to Agonda church is more fun; for larger groups, a prepaid taxi would be easier, though staid.

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"Agonda - South Goa's charm"

Posted by Suveer
Mumbai
Mar 20, 2012

Agonda Experience: Agonda Beach, South Goa is (yet) one of coastal India best-kept secrets...as a base to explore South Goan beaches, Agonda remains my personal favorite. From Agonda, you can do a number of beaches depending on what you're looking for: Palolem if you wanna party (check out the headphone parties) Patnem if you prefer a bit of a classier crowd. Cola beach: right next door to Agnda is zero-network zone with a beautiful fresh-water lagoon. Galgibag: a good 30kms from Agonda, one of the most desolate beaches in the South, Galgibag is a protected beach for the Olive Ridley Turtle.

Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Food in South Goa is to die for. On Agonda beach, you must visit Fatima for their (primarily vegetarian) Thali with their Surmai (Kingfish) fry. Then there's Bandekar ... a very very local restaurant where Mrs.Bandekar will serve you the best Richard Masala fish. Soak that up with some gin-tonic and you're hitting the goan chill vibe real fast! NOT to be missed is Simrose's Grilled Kingfish. A simple dish cooked in olive oil lime and garlic, you'll be fighting yourself not to have another. For breakfast, check out 'On the Way' owned by a Nepali man who comes to Goa every year to set up a food business just for the season (Oct-Mar).

Activities & things to do: Swim, Swim, Swim. When in south goa, expect the waters to be clean and mostly clear. Every beach is worth shedding for and taking a dip. Just watch out for the rocks on some beaches and consult locals about restrictions on other turtle-protection beaches. Don't expect water-sports in South Goa. For the adventurous, there are waterfall visits or the fort visit to Cabo-de-Rama.

Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: South Goa is relatively safe. The crowd is mostly what they call the shanti-shanti kind and don't be surprised if you're asked to keep it down. Agonda is lights out relatively early (compared to Palolem or North Goa). To get to Agonda, simply get to either Dabolim airport or Margao station first. Next, you could either cheap it down in a bus to Agonda or show up in Canacona and then find your way to Agonda in a rickshaw or just hitch-hike.

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Tourist places in Agonda

Tourists visit the Agonda Beach of Canacona year-round, which is located at a distance of 37 km from Margao. Agonda Beach offers several sightseeing opportunities in and around the coastline. The major attraction of the region is the Agonda Beach that has a length of 3 km. Located on the southern tip of Goa, the beach is isolated from the main towns and tourist spots, making it calm and peaceful.

Reminiscent of the Portuguese era, the coastal town features several testimonies of that period, including churches, monuments and ancestral homes. One of the most noteworthy historic sites in the region is the Cabo de Rama Fort. Surrounded with by trees and casuarinas, there is also a prehistoric chapel, known as Santo Antonio. Though the fort is in ruins, the chapel is in good condition.

Besides, there are ancient temples like Shree Chandranath, Partagal Matha and Mallikarjun temples. Chaudi, a market town in the vicinity, is the main shopping centre around Agonda. Saint Theresa of Jesus Church is one of the major religious centres of the region.

The Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over 86 sq km and is quite popular among tourists, especially wildlife enthusiasts. Apart from variegated flora in the moist deciduous, semi-evergreen and evergreen forest, the reserve provides habitat to a variety of mammals, birds and reptiles.