Things To Do at Agonda Beach
There is a long straight lane that runs parallel to the Agonda Beach. This road has most of the hotels and accommodations available for the travellers. Agonda Church is located in the centre of the beach, which also has the Agonda University (which is a small high school) to its right. You can spot a few sunbeds lying on the beach, which can be rented for relaxing and sunbathing. However, on arrival of the tourist police or Canacona local government officials, these sunbeds are instantly removed and kept inside; making the beach even more gorgeous.
Many tourists visit this beach at night to witness the turtles as this beach is their nesting ground. However, make sure to keep your voices to the minimum and not flash any strong lights to make these endangered creatures uncomfortable or scare them away. Overall, this place is safe, stunning, quiet and definitely worth a visit for people who are looking for something other than the noisy crowds, vendors and hoard of water sports activities. If you are in search of a party place near Agonda, then don't be disappointed and head on to the Leopard Valley on Palolem-Agonda Road.
Best time to visit Agonda Beach
The stunning beach serves as a nesting ground for olive ridley sea turtles during September. The temperature here is quite warm throughout the year. The nights are a bit chilly from December until February. There is quite good rainfall from June to August, the best time for tourists to visit Agonda Beach if from late October until March end.
How to Reach Agonda Beach
The best way to get around Goa is to get a two-wheeler or four wheelers on rent, with Maps to guide you through. You can even hire a cab that is readily available throughout Goa to reach this beach. Agonda Beach is located in the village of Agonda, which is a 20-minute ride from Canacona in Southern Goa. It lies at about 9.2 kilometres North of Palolem Beach.
Agonda can also be reached from Margao (which is the principal and nearest railway station), which takes about an hour. The rent for a taxi from Margao to Agonda is about INR 600 - 700. The nearest airport is the Dabolim Airport which is at a distance of 90 km from here. The taxi takes about INR 1,000 - 1,500 to take you from the airport to Agonda or vice versa. The nearest local bus station here is in Chaudi.
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Where to Stay
The accommodation facilities here range from the basic hotels to Cabana style villas with Jacuzzis. The most popular hotels here are Agonda White Sand, Agonda Villas, Agonda Cottages and Agonda Beach Resort.
Best Restaurants Nearby
There are many small and medium scale restaurants near Agonda Beach. The major among them are Agonda White Sand Restaurant, Blue Planet Café, Romance and La Dolce Vita. For lip-smacking seafood, head to the very famous Fatima?s Corner.
Tips
1. Don't expect water sports and party scenes like your experience on other commercial beaches of Goa.2. Keep the surroundings clean and the place as natural as possible. It is done to ensure the beach continues to serve as the nesting ground for the endangered turtles.3. Don't swim here as it is hazardous.4. Avoid bringing small children here and if they accompany you, make sure to follow them wherever they go as the water here is quite dangerous.5. Take care of your belongings as the area gets a bit isolated, at times.6. Try the local cuisine, as there are various shacks and restaurants here that serve authentic Goan Cuisine.
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