Things to do in Palolem & Canacona

Palolem is the crescent bay in Canacona, Goa's southernmost taluka, about 38 km from Margao. Beach huts and restaurants ring the sand from November to April, and the rocks at the southern end have hosted the headphone parties that made the beach famous, started so dancing could continue after the 10 pm cut-off for outdoor music. Patnem, one bay south, is quieter and popular for yoga; Agonda, about 10 km north, is a long open beach where turtles nest. Kayaking, boat trips and outings to Cotigao sanctuary and Cabo de Rama fort fill the days. Canacona railway station and the Chaudi bus stand are about 3 km away.