Name: Goa
Rating: 4.4

Agonda Beach, Goa Overview

Agonda Beach in South Goa is one of the pristine beaches ideal for people looking for solitude and calm. With the clear blue water and coconut trees, this beach is a delight for nature lovers. Agonda Beach is not very popular among tourists, and hence, relatively quiet and less crowded. It is also extremely popular as a nesting ground for olive ridley sea turtles.

The Agonda beach becomes a little dangerous at high tide hours, and surfing is a high-risk situation. This beach is also not recommended for swimming due to the high-risk factor associated with it. However, it is the ideal place to enjoy the romantic side of Goa. It is also a great spot for sunbathing and relaxing due to the presence of very few tourists. There are no hawkers allowed on Agonda Beach, as the villagers want Agonda to stay untouched and away from the effect of commercialisation.

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 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 the 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 Agonda beach at night to witness the olive ridley turtles. 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.

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.