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 In the South Goa, which is renowned for its natural Beaches, Temples, water falls, hill spots, paddy fields and coconut gardens, there is a much slower pace to life with quiet fishing villages nestling on the coast and paddy fields with natural wildlife inland. The beaches of southern Goa are some of the finest in the world and a holiday in south Goa is more relaxed than the north. The beaches of south Goa with white sand and calm sea comprise of Bogmolo, Colva, Benaulim, Cavelossim and Mabor |
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How to reach |
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By Air |
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It is well connected by air routes from Bombay and Delhi. Goa has an international airport at Dabolim. The distance from Margao to Dabolim airport is 29 kms. |
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By Rail |
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Goa is connected by rail route through Konkan Railway and Southern Railway from Delhi. The Vasco da Gama and Madgoan railway stations are situated in South Goa |
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By Road |
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South Goa is well connected by road. In Goa there are three main national highways N.H.4A, N.H.17, N.H.17A. Panaji is connected by N.H.4A from Belgaum in Karnataka. The N.H.17 starts in Maharastra state and enters in Goa through Patradevi. Third highway, N.H.17A is from Cortalim to Mormugao harbour. Cities Panaji and Margao are well connected by road from Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur, Miraj cities in Maharashtra and Banglore, Belgaum, Hubali cities in Karnataka. |
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Places to Visit |
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Aguada Fort |
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Fort Aguada is a well-preserved seventeenth-century Portuguese fort which is located just 18 kms away from South Goa. Fort Aguada was the chief defence of Portuguese against the Dutch and Marathas A freshwater spring within the fort provided water supply to the ships that used to stop by and hence the fort got its name Aguada (means water). A 4-storey Portuguese lighthouse lighthouse is situated nearby which is the oldest of its kind in Asia. The visiting hour is 16.00 to 17.00 hrs. |
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Arvalem Caves |
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The celebrated caves of Arvalem, belonging to a remote era, are in a westerly direction, 100m away from Sri Rudreshwar Temple and are of archaeological interest. These caves were en-carved in the 5th or 6th century AD and possess a mythical background. Some are of the opinion that these caves have been carved by the traveling Buddhist monks. These caves have 5 compartments among which the middlemost compartment holds the 'Linga', which is till today regarded with great respect An inscription written in Sanskrit and Brahmi characters of the 7th century is noticed on the Shivalinga with a circular top in cave no. 2. It reads as "Sambalura-vasi Ravih. |
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Fort Cabo da Rama |
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Unlike many other forts in the state, the Cabo da Rama fort predates the Portuguese invasion of Goa .Portuguese took control of it in 1763. Although the fort itself has fallen into decay of sorts, the western side of the fortress, where the cliffs drop sharply to the sea, provides a panoramic view of the surrounding areas, makes a trip here worthwhile. |
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Arvalem Waterfalls |
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The majestic Arvalem Waterfalls is located Nine kilometers south of Bicholim town,. The beautiful fall, sheds its exuberant silvery showers with a head of about 70ft., forms a sizeable lake at the bottom which offers a temptation to seasoned swimmers. The fall is best seen when in full flux, just after the copious monsoon, when it presents a raptures, ravishing and riotous aspect. The best time to visit the Arvalem Waterfall in Goa is between September to December |
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