Category
Beaches and Island
Duration
1 - 2 Hours
Mobile Voucher
Accepted
Bird spotting
Zone
Snacks counter
Available
Disable
Friendly
Couple
Friendly
Baby
Friendly
Restroom
Available
Activity Zone
Available
Children's play area
Available
Adventure game
Available
Life guard
Available
Life jacket
Available
Swimming dress
Available
Souvenir shop
Available
FIrst Aid kit
Available
Ticket
free entry
Adult
FREE
Children
FREE
Mobile Camera
FREE
still camera
FREE
Video Camera
FREE
Description
Agonda is a small and isolated village Situated at the south of Goa, located 37 km south of Margao (also known as Madgaon) and 10 km north of Chaudi. Agonda beach in Goa is perfect for people looking for an exciting time in the water. The cool breeze and warm summer sun can definitely relieve you of the stress brought by the daily grind. Agonda Beach, a gorgeous three-kilometer stretch of relatively pristine beach, A beautiful 3km beach in South Goa. Agonda is a traditional fishing village and life here is quiet and peaceful.it is the fairly unspoilt jewel in the crown that is south Goa. This beach offers a great place for sunbathing, relaxing and swimming, FOR tourists.
The Agonda beach of Goa is the place to be if you want to be just with yourself and the never-ending sea in front of you. The Agonda beach of India is dotted with palm trees on golden brown sands and the shores are softly washed by the gentle waves of the sea. The south of the beach has a large hill which looks beautiful and dramatic. Though the beach is not frequented much by tourists, it is the ideal getaway if you are looking for peace and silence. Since the Agonda beach of Goa is a bit secluded from the mainland, there are not many facilities that are provided here and one should take necessary things along if visiting this beach. It is not advisable to swim too far away on this beach because there are no lifeguards and the current is strong here.
Agonda Beach has recently become a nesting ground for the Olive Ridley turtles. In 2000 only one nest was observed. However, in subsequent years the number of nests has increased substantially. This has prompted the Government of Goa to declare this beach as preserved for the Olive Ridley turtle procreation. The ruins of the Fort Cabo de Rama is not far from Agonda Beach. According to local legend Lord Rama, the central figure in the Hindu Epic Ramayana stayed at this fort with his wife Sita during his 12-year exile. This fort tends to lend a historic feel to Agonda Beach.
Tips
- Please note that this place is difficult to reach without your own vehicle.
- Be careful about the entry point. Choose a shack/restaurant to enter the beach for better accessibility. Google maps can get confusing here.
- Offers very scenic 360 degrees view - enveloped by hillocks on one side and the sands generously doted with coconut trees
Operational Hours
January to December | |
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Monday | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
Tuesday | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
Wednesday | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
Thursday | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
Friday | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
Saturday | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
Sunday | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
Last Admission | Open daily 24 Hours 365 Days. |
Things to carry
Id card
camera
Selfi stick
Water bottle
Sunglasses
Cap
First aid kit
Medicine
Sunscreen
Power Bank
Swimming Dress
Food or Snacks
Things Not Allowed
Weapons
Wifi
Plastic Bag
Near By
ATM
2.6 KM
Fuel Station
19.9 KM
Restaurant
0.1 KM
Hospital
8.0 KM
Pharmacy
5.6 KM
Hotel
0.1 KM
Shopping Mall
0.5 KM
Bus Stop
2.9 KM
Train
9.2 KM
TAXI
0.5 KM
Beach
0.0 KM