Agonda is in the southernmost Canacona taluka of Indian state of Goa.
gonda is a great spot for sunbathing, relaxing and swimming, with still relatively few tourists. Agonda is a nice long pristine stretch of beach. Though the waters here might not be the most ideal place for swimming (you have better beaches with calm waters in Goa), Agonda is definitely a place for those who want to quit on a Monday morning. Most mobile connections do not work here (of those having SIM cards easily available to foreigners, only Vodafone does), so that is an added bonus for those looking forward to a quiet and relaxed holiday. Or, if you do need to party sometimes, Palolem is just 15 minutes by motorbike (10 km) away - but Agonda is generally cheaper, quieter, hassle-free and has much less "touristic" feel.
Agonda Beach basically has one long road parallel to the beach line, most rooms and bungalows for rent are located either between them or on the opposite side of the road. In the center of the beach, there is Agonda Church and even a local school/college (funny enough called Agonda University) to the right of it. Many local children go from/to there in the morning. Another road goes up from the church, crosses the river shortly after and goes through the village to the junction with a main road from Chaudi and Palolem, which are both to the right. To the left, this bigger road crosses the village until the beach road joins it near the river mouth and northern end of the beach, then continues on in the direction of Cabo da Rama.
Agonda's beach is very simple and natural. There are some sunbeds but when the tourist police or Canacona local government officials appear, any beach shades, sunbeds, chairs etc which are outside the confines of the shacks disappear pronto and the beach looks even more gorgeous and makes you realise why you went there and not to some built up resort.
Agonda beach is famous as a Ridley turtle nesting site. These animals are endangered. Please keep the noise level and the lights down at night at the beach to give them a chance to nest. The Panchayat ( village administration) is very invested in not allowing Agonda to become another overcrowded Palolem. Anything you can do to minimize waste, safe water or electricity will be much appreciated since the village is struggling to avoid environmental degradation and preserve it's beauty for the next generation. It is very quiet place, not suitable for the party crowd.
Cabo de Rama. Maratha king Sambhaji Raje built this Fort. Nova Conquesta added this part of Goa in portuguese colony and named it Cabo De Rama i.e. Cave of rama on learning from myths from aboriginal locals
A typical sun and sand holiday.
Local Fishermen take you on dolphin rides. Bargain hard and a boat can take up to people, costing Rs 800.
Hike on the hillocks.
Ride through the countryside on the way to cabo de rama, cola beach with its beautiful river which is always warm.
A meeting place for spiritually interested people. Here is Samdarshi's mediation Ashram in wintertime (Eden-Garden close to the northend) with Satsangs, and free Osho mediation techniques, dancing evenings.
Cola Beach (or Khola Beach) is a remote, unspoilt beach for those seeking complete peace and relaxation, 10km north from Agonda. Go north past Agonda, up and down hills, through villages, past the big temple on your left to the place where the bus stops. About 25 meters after your exit is the only road sign for Cola beach. Your exit is a sand and stone road going through the dried out landscape, just follow the main track for a few km’s and you’ll find yourself looking down on Cola beach. It’s not all that easy to find this place, but it will be worth your effort. You park your bike or scooter where the road ends, and then there’s a 3-minute walk, down to the beach. Cola beach looks beautiful through the trees from the top of the path. The beach is actually three small bays, separated by large rocks. The middle beach covers a lagoon that stretches back into the jungle. When you walk down the stairs you’ll walk straight into the ‘Blue Lagoon’, the only option for eating and drinking on Cola beach.
Blue Planet Wellness Retreat, Agonda - Palolem road, Canacona, [1]. At the "Blue Planet Wellness Retreat" there are daily yoga classes, a solar heated pool where you can have an Aquatic Bodywork session and then eat at the famous "Blue Planet Cafe".
The Space Wellness Centre, Palolem to Agonda Road (The centre is located on the road between Agonda and Palolem.),
. The Space Wellness centre offers yoga, meditation, pilates, fitness workouts, and inspirational workshops, a deli, and a restaurant. edit
Yogamea Yoga School, Agonda Palace, Near St. Ann's Church, Agonda Beach, Goa,
. Yogamea Yoga School offers yoga teacher training courses as well as yoga retreats, intensive yoga weeks and drop-in yoga classes. All with fresh, ayurvedic vegetarian food & very comfortable accommodation.
