Agonda Beach - Goa - अगोंदा गोवा

Co-ordinates 15.042285, 73.987427 State Goa Nearby Stations Margao and Vasco da Gama Nearby Places Panaji ,Chaudi, Madgoan Wikipedia Link

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Agonda beach is a small, picturesque and secluded beach 37 km from the town of Margao, where nature lovers can find peace of mind. It is relatively deserted due to its distances from the main cities and is the next beach after Palolem when you are driving towards Panaji.

Agonda is a three-kilometer long beautiful cove of white sand, safely secluded in the palms. There are no tourists, no souvenir stalls, no restaurants, nothing. Just the trees, the beach, the big beautiful ocean and you. It also makes for a great day trip from Colva and Covelossim. For real adventure, hire a tent and camp for the night, listening to the crashing of the sea waves Goa is a traveler's paradise. Astonishingly beautiful blue beaches, luxurious silvery sands, wonderful flora and fauna, rich cultural heritage, fascinating churches, and marvelous temples, Goa has it all.

If you continue driving towards Panaji from Palolem, the next beach is Agonda.It’s long and lonely, fringed with palms and casuarinas and dominated by a large hill to the south. It’s not safe to swim out too far as here on this beach. There are very few facilities available here and you are needed to carry all the essentials.

October to February

Agonda (about 37 km.From Margao) A small, picturesque and secluded beach much sought after for its serenity.

How to Reach

By Air

Dabolim International Airport is located at a distance of 29 km from the city of Panaji. Airlines operate on a number of domestic flights to major cities of India. Flights for international destinations are also available.

By Rail

Margao and Vasco da Gama are the 2 main railheads of Goa. Trains from Mumbai (490 km), Bangalore (430 km), Delhi (1874 km) and several other cities are also available to Goa.

By Road

Goa is linked by a good network of roads to rest of the country. Buses of MSRTC and KSRTC run between Panaji, Vasco, Margao and to Bangalore, Belgaum and Pune. After reaching the Agonda village by bus from Chaudi, main town of Canacona, one can hire motorcycle taxis to reach the Agonda beach.

Agonda beach is Cabo de Rama, untouched by most of the visitors in this region. The atmosphere of the fort creates a sense of history and drama that very few would fail to appreciate. The fort is named after Rama, hero of the Hindu epic Ramayana. According to the local legends, Rama stayed here with his wife Sita during the period of 12-year exile.
The nearby Cabo da Rama fort is a major attraction for tourists descending on Agonda beach. The fort, now in a state of ruins, houses the beautiful church of Santo Antonio. The village of Agonda is typical of a small fishing village and is surrounded by about 120 acres of forest. The best way to reach this beach is by a scooter or motors bike.
It is relatively deserted in comparision with the other beaches in India's beach capital of Goa owing to its distances from the main cities and, if you continue driving towards Panaji from Palolem, the next beach is Agonda. It’s long and lonely, fringed with palms and casuarinas and dominated by a large hill to the south.