If you are someone who wants to experience some time away from the crowd, wanting to spend time around green pastures.
This Southern side of Goa has the best to offer you, right from seeing old Portuguese cottages to hidden beaches by taking an adventurous trek through the forests
Your stay at South Goa would be of moments and memories to cherish with quiet beach time with your loved one or with your family.
Famous Beaches of South Goa
Beaches with blissful vibes and peace felt within by having a walk by the shores.Be it a solo one , with your loved one or with your dear family it would be just delightful and that is what differentiates South Goa Beaches from other ones.
1. Colva beach
One of the gems in South Goa that you should not miss is to dive in those fresh turquoise shaded waves.
Colva Beach is loved by tourists for its white sandy shores,tall coconut trees with green hills all surrounded which add beauty to it.
Here you get to enjoy the best night parties that take place near the beach with lively music.
2. Butterfly Beach
Never miss out on adding this beautiful gem of South Goa to your itinerary.
Home to a diverse family of butterflies where you will feel your in a paradise of complete bliss surrounded by nature.
Spend some quality time with your loved ones by having a walk around in this charmful destination.
Do not miss out to go to other best South Goa beaches like Cola Beach,Agonda Beach,Majorda Beach and Cansaulim Beach
Best Places to Dine in South Goa
Restaurants with good ambience ready to serve you with best cuisines for you to savour in
South Goa
1. JUJU – Reimagined Indian
Looking out for a restaurant which prepares Indian cuisines with rich spices,smoky kebabs by having some of their best cocktails to beat the heat of the sun.
Juju is the best place to step in as it is the hottest new restaurant which is wide open in South Goa recently.
Do taste some of their hot and new dishes by reading through what you could have from their variety of cuisines.
Timings : 12:30PM – 3:30PM ; 7PM – 11:30 PM
Location – House number 29/1, Gandaulim, Colva, Goa, 403708
2. The Fisherman’s Wharf
Landing up in south Goa and missing out from treating yourself to some mouth-watering seafood is a big ‘NO’.
So, plan it well to have a taste from one of the best seafood restaurants in south goa by stepping in fisherman’s wharf and taste their best traditional goan dishes with a blend of portuguese flavours.
Never miss out to come to their place to have a taste of their specialty cuisines and freshly cooked seafood.
Timings
12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location – At The Riverside, Goa 403731
Famous Places of South Goa
A must go destination for people who love to spend their time at historical locations and explore wildlife sanctuaries, that is when South Goa has got a lot to offer you with its wonders.
1. Basilica Of Bom Jesus
An Oldest church with matchless architecture built by the Portuguese which leaves people awestruck till date as it is the one of best places to explore in South Goa.
The Basicila’s walls are so well crafted together and raised with so much detail by being one of the most visited places by people who come to Goa.
To add on about the basilica, a reason for which hundreds of people come to this historical church is for the body of St francis xavier which is kept inside the church,
Witness this miracle that the church inherits and has been protecting it from decades together as this is a cause for which Goa takes pride of it.
Best time to visit the basilica would be in the month of September to March as it would be monsoon with windy days for you to walk through the church
A milestone erected by Portuguese which reflects their culture and history turning it out to be South Goa’s best destination.
2. Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary,South Goa
One of the treasures that is in south goa which most of the tourists miss out to explore which has been preserving nature with its wildlife around
Feel the breeze, feel nature that you would get there where you’re surrounded with green pastures, and If lucky you would spot hump nosed pit viper,mouse deer with flying squirrels and lizards.
A region acquired with flora and fauna where you will feel the best time you’ve spent with nature full of life.
The best time for you to visit the sanctuary would be in the month of October as it is monsoon where you would have the best possibilities of spotting some of the rarest species that live there.
After exploring the sanctuary, refresh yourself by visiting some of the popular waterfalls in goa.
3. Dudhsagar Falls
One of the wonders of nature which attracts people who come for a tour to goa,people never miss out on coming to this place which looks like an illusion but is actually there among western ghats gushing out waters flowing from up above.
A perfect view that you would get to see the falls would be straight from the train which would lead you to it,dew drops with a cold atmosphere which fills people with happiness.
A moment for you to cherish this experience when you’re actually there in a locale allured with beauty making you feel heaven on earth which is one of the best waterfalls in South Goa.
Epilogue
Take time to travel over to the best places of south goa by unleashing the adventurer in you by exploring the best beaches and move with waves
Do not forget to spend time going on for a ride in a hot air balloon by having the best view of South Goa with that as an add on.
Do enjoy famous water activities like powered paragliding in Colva Beach which would leave you amused.
In all these plans for you to cover and have a best time in South Goa, we at Holiday keepers are here to provide the best vacation rentals with luxurious amenities.
We make sure that you can feel like you’re at home with the best hospitality on your trip. Do contact us for any query.
FAQs
Q: What is the best way to reach dudhsagar falls?
A: You can reach there both by road which would be from the national highway or by taking a train from collem(south central railway)
Q: Is there any hidden beach in south goa?
A: Yes there is cola beach which is pretty unknown among most of the tourists,a perfect spot to elude from the crowd, have some leisure time by having a view at some beautiful sunsets which would give your soul some warmth.
Q: Which place in south goa is best for some shopping?
A: Panjim market is best among other ones where you can find spices,nuts, rarest of handicrafts sold which are of bright colours and much more for you to take something back home especially from your trip in south goa.
With a decade of expertise in travel and hospitality, Aman Mehrotra, Senior Editor and Travel Manager at HolidayKeepers, is known for his compelling storytelling and insightful travel content. He skillfully combines strategic marketing wisdom with engaging narratives, covering everything from undiscovered destinations to the latest trends in vacation rentals. Aman’s writings resonate with both adventure enthusiasts and those seeking leisurely retreats. His global perspective and innovative approach make him a valuable asset to the HolidayKeepers team and a favorite among readers seeking inspiration and practical advice for their travels.
