Agonda is a big village that is situated in South Goa’s Canacona and is a popular tourist destination in Goa, India. Agonda has one of those rare four beaches, which have been designated as turtle nesting sites under the Indian Coastal Regulation Zone. The other side of Agonda’s cliff has another beach known as the Cola Beach that has a beautiful adjoining lagoon. Here is our recommended list of the top things you should do in Agonda during your stay.
1. Enjoy the beauty of the Agonda Beach
The Agonda Beach is picturesque, quiet and wide. The northern side of this beach has a turtle center that protects the priceless Olive Ridley eggs. But, if you are planning to take a leisurely swim here, avoid it. The beach shelves are quite steep during the high tides and even the surf may be rough here. However, the beach is ideal for a lazy day or a stroll when the sun sets. In short, Agonda Beach defines the beauty of Goa in the best possible manner. It is a public beach in Agonda village and approximately 9.2 km (5.7 miles) from South Goa’s Palolem Beach. You can reach here within an hour or so from Margao. In September, the beach serves as a nesting ground for the sea turtles.
Agonda Beach
Address: Agonda, Goa
2. Bio Veda Ayurvedic Beach Resort Spa
You should plan on visiting this beach resort and spa during your summer vacation to Agonda, Goa. This pretty spa cum resort offers a convenient planner for your Goa family vacation, that may come handy if you are planning to stay there. You can get professional and authentic treatments here. The sirodara sessions, hand and foot massage and various other healthy Ayurvedic treatments are something the visitors vouch for. The treatments are wonderful and the rooms are clean, cool and comfortable. The staffs are friendly and courteous. While the treatments may not be the cheapest here, you will definitely get value for your money.
Bio Veda Ayurvedic Beach Resort Spa
Address: Devanbag, Agonda Beach, Agonda 493702.
Website: Bio Veda Ayurvedic Beach Resort Spa
3. Visit the Partagal Matha Temple
It is one of the most reputed religious places in Goa and is located on the banks of River Kushavato. The headquarters of the “Matha” is thought by some to exist originally at Bhatkal but later on got relocated to the Partagal village after the “samadhi” of Swami Shrikanta Tirtha. This religious site is also known as “Bramhasthan”. Swami Vidhyadhiraj Tirtha leads the Partagal Matha Temple at present. He took charge of the temple in 1973.
Partagal Matha Temple
Address: Agonda, Goa
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4. Shiva Yoga Centre
This is a centre where you can enroll for your yoga classes while enjoying your vacation right near the beach. As Agonda is a small quaint town, it is a popular holiday retreat in Goa for all such visitors who would like to imbibe spirituality. So, do not miss this opportunity to learn and educate yourself on this famous form of art from the yoga “gurus”. Enjoy your trip to Agonda as you take your yoga classes surrounded by the sea’s calm waters.
Shiva Yoga Centre
Address: Near Saleri Bridge, Sondi Parvem, Agonda Canacona, Goa 403702
Website: Shiva Yoga Centre
5. Chapoli Dam
This beautiful dam is situated around 40 km (25 mi) from Margao. Chapoli Dam has been constructed on a picturesque spot, where you can take a much-deserved break with your dear ones since it lies in between hills in a scenic valley. Although there is no accommodation facilities at the site of this dam, you will find some good hotels, houses and guest houses at Palolem Beach and the Canacona town, which are located in a close proximity. The area that surrounds the dam is regarded as an excellent environment-friendly tourist spot since it has a great natural beauty. The dam is surrounded by small hills in the vicinity and the waters also attract plenty of fishing. Drinking water is supplied to the Canacona taluka by the Chapoli Dam. Although the place is not much publicized, if you are planning for a break, Chapoli Dam is the right place for you.
Chapoli Dam
Address: Chapoli Dam, Goa 403702
6. A trip to Conco Island
The island is also referred to as the Monkey Island or the Canacona Island. It is one of the most visited sites that enjoys a proximity to the popular Agonda Beach. This wooded island has been christened as Monkey Island, as it is full of monkeys, which resided in the nearby woods. You can easily access this island during the low tides by wading into the sea’s shallow water or even by a brief swim. Alternatively, you can also avail the ferry rides that run to take visitors to the island.
Conco Island
Address: Agonda, Goa
7. Marvel at the unique Rock Formations
These are some intriguing rock formations that you just cannot miss. These unique creations of nature lie between the Agonda and the Palolem Beach. You can also stay at a hotel closer to the Palolem side, which can be more touristy and busy. The beach is peaceful and calm. As the waves crash gently against the rocks, you are bound to fall in love with the serene environment and will want to sit quietly while enjoying the view. These eroded rocks are also an ideal site for some quiet and relaxing sunbathing, especially when you can seek out a good spot. The place looks enchanting both during the sunset and in the mornings.
Rock Formations
Address: Agonda Beach, Goa
8. Visit the Mallikarjun Temple
This temple is dedicated to one of the incarnations of Lord Shiva called Lord Mallikarjun. The temple is situated about 7 km (4.3 mi) from Chaudi in South Goa. This shrine is one of Goa’s oldest and is located amidst scenic natural surroundings. Visitors can also find some excellent surviving art in the temple on the assembly hall or the “mandapa’s” pillars. These intricate carvings on the pillars depict scenes from Mahabharata and Puranas. As you enter the inner sanctum of the temple, you will also notice intricately carved profiles of the “dwarpals” or doorkeepers on the doors.
Mallikarjun Temple
Address: Canacona, Goa 403702
9. Galgibaga Beach
Innumerable tourists have claimed that this is the cleanest beach they have come across in the entire Goa area, as well as in India. Galgibaga Beach is known for its clear water, several rows of pine and coconut trees and beautiful silvery sands. This beach is ideal for the sea turtles, who prefer to nest here.
Galgibaga Beach
Address: Galgibaga Beach, Goa
10. Cabo De Rama Fort
A church dedicated to Santo Antonio can be found inside the fort. Even after years, this church is in great condition and devotees flock here to pray. The white church in the backdrop of the black colored fort offers an excellent and mesmerizing contrast of black and white. People visit here not only to enjoy the fort’s mesmerizing atmosphere but also to pray. The fort offers majestic glimpses of the entire Colva Beach as well as the Canacona stretch.
Cabo De Rama Fort
Address: Taluka Cabo da Rama, Canacona, Goa 403702
Agonda beckons
Traveling to Agonda is easy. Dabolim Airport in Goa is the nearest if you plan to travel by air and the Canacona railway station is just a few kilometers away. Most of the trains stop at the Margao railway station, only an hour’s drive away. So pack your bags, and get ready to go to Agonda, Goa this time around.