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BEACH DESTINATION IN INDIA : AGONDA BEACH, GOA
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| Agonda Beach (Goa) |
| A long and lonely beach, fringed with palms trees lies in wait for some company down south of Goa. This is Goa Agonda beach, the other name for solitude. If a person is looking for for some quiet moments, this is the beach to be.
Not many tourists frequent Goa Agonda beach and you will find no souvenir stalls, no restaurants, nothing. Just the beach, the big beautiful sea and you. So if you are going to Goa Agonda beach, it is always better to equip yourself with all the necessary items that you might want at Goa Agonda beach and if you are the adventurous type, you can hire a tent and camp the night at the Agonda beach
The Agonda beach is a small, picturesque and secluded beach 37 Kms from the town of Margao where nature lovers can find peace of mind. It is relatively deserted due to its distances from the main cities and is the next beach after Palolem when are driving towards Panaji.
Agonda Beach is a three-kilometer long and lonely beautiful cove of white sand that is fringed with palms and casuarinas. It is dominated by a large hill to its south. There are very few facilities available here with few tourists, no souvenir stalls, and no restaurants. It is also not safe to swim out too far on this beach.
The fort of Cabo de Rama is not too far from Agonda beach. It is as yet undiscovered by most visitors. The fort is named afterLord Rama, the central figure of the Hindu epic Ramayana. According to local legend, Rama stayed here with his wife Sita during the period of his 12-year exile. The atmosphere of the fort creates a sense of history and drama that takes you back in time
How To Get There:
It is really difficult to reach Agonda Beach because it falls a bit away from the main road and no local buses ply here. It also gives an element of solitude at the beach, as you won't find many tourists here. The best way to reach this beach is by a scooter or motors bike |
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