An Overview
South Goa has largely undeveloped beaches and is similar to North Goa in terms of decades ago. You’ll adore North Goa if you want to get away from the area’s increasing commercialization and crowds while enjoying a pretty relaxing vacation. The majority of lodging options are five-star hotels, historic villas, and beachside cottages. Utilise our South Goa travel guide to organise your vacation.
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Huts on the south Goa beach of Palolem.
There are several ways to get to South Goa, depending on your budget. The easiest method is to travel to the airport in Goa, where you may then take a pre-paid taxi from the arrivals area.
Depending on how far you want to travel south (Patnem beach is usually the limit for most people), It will take up to an hour and a half to get there (expect to pay a 2,000 taxi fare for this distance).
Where to Stay: Expensive Inns
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Diwa Alila
Diwa Alila
South Goa is where the majority of the posh hotels in Goa are located, especially close to the beaches of Varca, Cavelossim, and Mordor. These undeveloped beaches are great for fishing.
The Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, Zuri White Sands, ITC Grand, The Leela, Alila Diwa, and The Lalit Golf and Spa Resort close to Patnem Beach in the far south among the most well-liked luxury hotels.
The tranquil boutique riverside resort at Betul is called the Mayfair Hideaway Spa Resort. To get to Mordor beach, take a 10-minute boat ride down the Sal River. Inland from Cansaulim beach, a stay at The Postcard Cuelim mixes boutique elegance with local history and culture.
How to Get There: Pristine Beach Views
A brand-new luxury cottage in Dwarka.
There are a few possibilities that stand out for a private and quiet getaway. Paradise found comes to mind when thinking about the Dwarka Eco Beach Resort on Cola beach (not to be confused with the well-known Colva beach), some 20 minutes north of Agonda.
They are surrounded by a sizable palm grove that abuts the ocean and a lagoon. The property is as lovely as it sounds and is accessible via a secluded gravel road.
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If you’re looking for somewhere more opulent, Cape Goa is ideal.
Accommodations: Heritage Villas
Inn at Turiya Inn at Turiya
A magnificently renovated 100-year-old Goan mansion named Turiya Villa is located in Canacona (Chaudi) town, close to the beaches of Patnem and Palolem. It has two wings: the modern wing, which has three rooms that open onto the garden, and the original historical villa, which has five rooms that open onto the patio.
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Environmentally friendly lodgingConcepts
Goa’s La Mangrove
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At La Mangrove, south of Patnem, you may stay beside the Galgibag River in a stylish tipi, making it one of the best places to go glamping in India. There are four incredibly comfortable tipis on the site.
Composting toilets and sky-facing showers are amenities in attached bathrooms. The on-site chef creates delectable international cuisine.
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Similar in concept is Bhakti Kurtir, located close to Palolem beach in a coconut grove. It has an Ayurveda center, yoga, and eco-friendly cabanas built of natural materials.
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The best beach in Goa for relaxing is Agonda Beach.
Agonda beach is the place to go if you want to unwind and do nothing. It’s still relatively undeveloped and calm. There is plenty of room for everyone on this lengthy beach, which is approximately two miles long!
Simple beach bungalows on the sand are offered for cheap lodging. Read more in this travel article about Agonda beach.
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Beach with the Most Action: Palolem
Goa’s Palolem.
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Palolem is South Goa’s most picturesque and exciting beach, located about 10 minutes south of Agonda beach (but don’t expect a lot of commotion because South Goa just isn’t like that!). This beach’s semi-circular palm trees are bordered by colourful coco cottages and shacks.
Neptune Point, which lies near the southern end of the beach, hosts Silent Noise Parties every Saturday night.Read more in this travel article on Palolem beach.
Goa’s Patnem Beach Sharell Cook
Patnem, which is five minutes south of Palolem, combines entertainment and leisure. This tiny beach, tucked between two cliffs, is a great place to stay if you want to unwind but still be close to Palolem’s nightlife.
There are also a few well-known yoga studios there. Visit our Patnem beach travel guide to learn more.
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Galjibag is the best secret beach.
Goa’s Galjibag Beach.
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Unknown Galjibag beach, which is about 15 minutes south of Patnem beach and is still pleasanty pristine and devoid of any permanent buildings, is home to a protected Olive Ridley turtle breeding area. Along this long, densely Casuarina-forested beach, there don’t seem to be many people.
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Restaurants that serve the best Goan cuisine at Palacio do Deao in Goa.
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Rice and fish curry are staples at beachside shacks. There are other well-known places where you may savour delectable Goan food if you’re ready to travel farther inland. In 1989, it opened as a little corner store with a few tables and has been in business ever since.
For seafood and Goan fusion cuisine in a posh environment, visit the Fisherman’s Wharf in Cavelossim, which is located along the banks of the River Sal.
