What is special about Agonda Beach?
What is special about Agonda Beach?
Agonda is a large village located in Canacona in South Goa district, India. Agonda is famous for its beach and It is one of the only four beaches designated as turtle nesting sites under the Coastal Regulation Zone 2011 notification.
Which beach is better Palolem or Agonda?
Agonda is more chilled out and has a spectacular, clean beach which is fantastic for walking along, I’d say Palolem beach is better for swimming, is busier and has slightly better food option, be sure to eat at Ourem 88 restaurant if you can, it’s one of the best in Goa, if you can rent a scooter and flit between both.
Is Agonda beach good for swimming?
Bod75, the sea off Agonda beach is not really safe for swimming, the undertow and currents are bad, however keep in the relatively shallow water, don’t go out of your depth, and you will be fine.
How long is Agonda Beach?
Agonda beach is a 2km stretch of sand.
Is Agonda in North or South Goa?
South Goa
Location. Agonda beach is in South Goa. It’s 43 kilometers (26 miles) from Marago and 76 kilometers (47 miles) from Panjim. Palolem beach, the most popular beach in South Goa, is only 10 minutes further south.
How is Agonda?
Agonda beach is beautiful and huge. It is lovely for walks or runs, and has a stunning view of the sunset. There are some shacks here so getting a meal is easy. Water sports are available as well.
Which is better Palolem or patnem?
Patnem. Patnem is a quieter alternate to the more popular Palolem beach. Far more relaxed and laidback than Palolem, Patnem is a great place to unwind, sunbathe or to take a walk. While the sea is more or less safe to swim there are days when the waves and the undertow make it almost impossible.
How long is Palolem Beach?
about one mile
Palolem Beach is largely unspoiled and is inhabited by both local fishermen and by foreign tourists who live in shacks along the shore or in the main village itself. It is about one mile (approximately 1.61 km) long and is crescent-shaped; one can view the entire beach from either end.
Where is Agonda Beach?
Goa
Goa’s Agonda beach can be reached by driving about twenty minutes north from Palolem or by the road from Assolna and Cabo de Rama. Motorbikes are the best way to get to the place. Agonda beach in Goa, however is not too safe for weak swimmers as it has a strong undercurrent.
Is Agonda good?
Agonda is the perfect place for anyone to stay, unless you want to party hard every night; you won’t be able to do that here. In Agonda I saw solo female travellers, solo male travellers, groups of friends, families, couples and elderly people.