South Goa covers the southern half of the state of Goa in India.
Regions
Map of South Goa
South Goa
Cities
- 1 Margao — cultural and commercial capital of Goa
- 2 Vasco da Gama — a major port city with a large Indian naval presence
Other destinations
- 1 Agonda — is a great spot for sunbathing, relaxing and swimming, with still relatively few tourists
- 2 Benaulim — a small town and beach with easy access to shops and hotels
- 3 Bogmalo — a small beach-side village with spectacular sunsets
- 4 Colva — a beach located South Goa easily accessible from Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore
- 5 Loutulim — a small town
- 6 Palolem — a small town with one of the most beautiful beaches in Goa
- 7 Patnem — a small town with a beautiful beach
- 8 Xeldem — a scenic village important in agriculture and noted for its Shree Sateri Shantadurga Temple
Understand
Get in
The Dabolim airport in Vasco da Gama is Goa's only airport.
Get around
See
Beaches
Sunset at the Palolem beach
From north to south
- Bogmalo Beach
- Colva Beach - This beach's spectacle of sea, sand and sky blend in a enchanting natural harmony, weaving their magic spell on the visitors. Known for its scenic beauty.
- Benaulim Beach, bordering Colva Beach
- Cola Beach - a remote, unspoilt beach for those seeking complete peace and relaxation, 10km north from Agonda.
- Agonda Beach - a small and quiet beach, near Palolem Beach
- Palolem Beach - a scenic and popular beach in extreme south Goa.
- Patnem Beach - a small and quiet beach, bordering Palolem Beach
Do
- Visit "Turtle Beach" just south of Patnem
- Check out the historic Portuguese colonial houses in Old Goa
- Try some yoga classes or learn how to teach yoga