South Goa: Top Hotels, Restaurants & Places to Visit
Best Hotels in South Goa
BibhiTaki Hostel
Located 1.5 kms away from the Palolem beach, Bibhitaki is a very well maintained and clean hostel to choose. They have a great cafe within the property and the option of female dorm as well.
Sea Breeze Max Resort by Sarovar Portico
This resort is located in proximity to all major South Goa beaches. They have a swimming pool and is a perfect budget option for families. The location is a bit odd, so having a vehicle is recommended. They have parking available.
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa
This Taj resort is no less than a paradise. Spread across 56 acres, it has its own private beach, outdoor pool, spa, golfing facility and 6 dining restaurants to choose from!
Luxury Villa With Chef – La Cosa Nostra, Colva
La Cosa Nostra is a colonial styled villa with three bedrooms (up to 8 guests max), a billiards room and chef available on demand. Perfect for a larger group.
Best Restaurants in South Goa
Mikey’s Place
One of the top spots for food in Goa, Mikey’s place is an all-time classic. Their Goan seafood dishes are most famous, and the vibe this place offers is to look out for.
Martin’s Corner
Martin’s Corner is a place that started out as a hang out spot for localites, which has now grown into one of the most famous eateries of Goa. Their lobsters are famous across India.
The Fisherman’s Wharf
As the name suggests, their seafood is the most famous. Some say that their seafood dishes, especially the prawn and the fish ones, are the best they have ever eaten!
Cavatina
Cavatina is a fine dining restaurant by chef Avinash Martins. It is on the expensive side (Rs.1000 per person), but if you can afford it, it is a must try. Be sure to reserve a table.
The Southern Deck
Located at the Benaulim beach, this restaurant is a must visit for the perfect beachside ambience along with great food. Their stuffed mushrooms are a must try.
Kalliste
Kalliste is a great place to go for the ambience and vibe. They have diverse food options, catering to everyone’s preference.
Best Places to Visit in South Goa
Palolem Beach
Palolem is one of the most famous beaches out there. Known for its beauty, this beach also offers kayaking and boating options. After the sunset, there is a great vibe out there with plenty of shacks.
Cavelossim Beach
Cavelossim is the beach you should go to if you want to spend a peaceful time away from crowds. It is especially known for its white sand and lava rocks.
Cabo De Rama
Cabo De Rama is a historic fort in the south of Goa. Just below the fort, there is a small 500m beach, which is a must visit as it often has very less crowd.
Benaulim Beach
Benaulim beach is the place to go if you want the best combination of beach + food. There are various great food options available at the beach for you to have a great time.
Leopard Valley
Leopard Valley is an open-air nightclub between Palolem and Agonda. It is one of the only good party options present in South Goa.
Tips
In Goa, a lot of offerings can be closed in Monsoons. Best time to visit is from October end to February. If you are someone who really wants to explore Goa, avoid Monsoons.
Goa is well connected by air and rail, and sleeper buses to and from Goa are well managed.
As a lot of tourists come to Goa every year, a huge number of scams/frauds also take place. One should be cautious of the common scams. https://goa.app/blog/tourist-scams-in-goa has some of the scams listed.
If you love long drives, you will definitely enjoy the drive from Bangalore to Goa and Bangalore is well connected by all major cities of India. Also, having a vehicle in Goa is recommended.
Coming Soon: Trip Board
Plan and organize your travel itineraries, then share them with others
Be the first to know when Trip Board launches!