| Situated at the south of Goa, some 37 kilometers from Margao is the Agonda beach. Secluded and a bit cut off from the mainland, 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 |
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| 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. You will not find any souvenir shops, flea markets, restaurants, etc here. The beach is approximately 3 kilometers long and is a long stretch of peace, silence and tranquility. There are no resorts near the beach. Still if you want to stay here, you may put up a tent, though at your own risk. |
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| The beach is an ideal getaway if you are looking for a secluded spot in an otherwise crowded Goa. The swaying coconut trees, untouched golden sands, long uninterrupted stretch of land and blue sea all make the Agonda beach the perfect spot to come for a picnic with your friends and family. The fort of Cabo De Rama forms a dramatic background of the beach and gives it an air of mystic romance. It is said that Lord Rama (incarnation of Lord Vishnu) came here to stay with his wife Sita during his 14 year long exile. You can always hire a taxi or an auto rickshaw to reach Agonda beach from any nearby city in south Goa. So for a magical trip and an unparalleled experience, visit the Agonda beach. |
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| 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. |
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| It’s not safe to swim out too far on this beach. There are very few facilities available here and you are needed to carry all the essentials. |
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| Agonda is a 3 km long beautiful cove of white sand, safely secluded in the palms. There are no tourists, no souvenir stalls, no restaurants—just peace and tranquility. Just the trees, the beach, the big beautiful ocean and you. |
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| It also makes for a great day trip from Colva and Covelossim. For a real adventure, hire a tent and camp for the night, listening to the crashing of the sea waves. |
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| Not far from 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 local legend, Rama stayed here with his wife Sita during the period of his 12-year exile. |
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| The best way to reach this beach is by a scooter or motors bike. |
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| Life at the Agonda Beach |
| The Agonda village is surrounded by a lush green cover of about 120 acres of forest land. A sleepy, village life is easily tangible once you enter the Agonda village. The Agonda village lives it life at a much easier and sedate pace as compared to the other beach front villages nearby. Villagers working in the emerald green paddy fields, fishermen drying their catch and a passing whiff of the Goan 'Fenny', is what you feel and experience when in Agonda. |
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| Agonda Beach Excursions – Cabo De Rama |
| Not far from 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. |
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| Although Agonda beach is not among the most accessible beaches in Goa, yet a number of buses ply from Margao and Canacona and stop at Agonda. However, the best way to reach this beach is by scooter or motor bike |
