SOUTH GOA: South Goa’s beaches are Colva and Benaulim but these are not as developed as those in the north. Margao is the capital of the region. Dabolim airport is near Vasco da Gama. Konkani is mother tongue of majority of people living in South Goa district. Marathi and Kannada are spoken by a substantial number of people as mother tongue. English & Hindi are understood by majority of the population. Religions Hindus and Christians form majority of the south Goa population.while there are also Muslims, Jain,Sikhs.

By Air : Goa is well connected by flights to most major cities in India. All major flights, national and international, operate to and from the Goa Airport at Dabolim near the port town of Vasco-da-Gama, 30 kms from Panaji. By Rail : Goa is connected with Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Secunderabad, Tirupati via Londa junction on the Mirage-Bangalore sector of south central railway, and to Mumbai, and Mangalore on the Konkan Railway. Convenient stations are Margao/Vasco and Karmali. By Road : Panaji, the capital of Goa, is connected by road to important towns/cities within the state and also to neighboring states. There are regular bus services from Panaji and Vasco da Gama to several important places in the state and also to the nearby states.

Colva Beach The most famous beach in South Goa, Colva attracts most tourists in South Goa. Situated near Margao, the place around Colva beach has also developed as a market, with restaraunts, shops, stalls and shacks [Colva Church in South Goa] .Benaulim Beach 2 Km from Colva beach, the beach is haunt for the budget travelers. The Benaulim village is known for fishing, rice-farming, coconut groves and paddy fields. The place is a tourist haven with small guest houses and souvenir stalls. Bogmalo Beach The small beach of Bogmalo came to fame when Oberoi group opened its 5 star resort on the beach. Since then, the beach has developed a lot. There are some good cafes and shacks around the beach. Palolem Beach The crescent shaped bay, lined with swaying coconut palms and hemmed by a pair of rocky crags makes Palolem beach the most idyllic beach of South Goa. The white sand beach in an arc is picture perfect. The village located nearby has several cafes and souvenir stalls catering to travelers. Varca Beach The picture perfect Varca beaches have a unique feature of being preferred by those who want to spend time in quiet environs away from the crowd. The beach is 2 Km from Benaulim beach and is among the favorite haunts of those who come to South Goa for beach tourism Cavelossim Beach The Cavelossim beach is next to the Verca Beach. The Cavelossim beach offers excellent sights of Dolphins in the sea.Cavelossim Beach is ideal for shell collecting, strolling, or indulging in more active pursuits like renting a kayak or catamaran. Agonda Beach The beach of Agonda is totally untouched and remains the most virgin beach of South Goa. A major attraction of the beach is the nearby Cobe de Rama, a prehistoric fort. Benavali Beach A tiny, relaxed resort a few miles South. It has a handful of budget hotels, excellent seafood restaurants& a verdant village inland. The beach is a nice place to spend some quality time with family and friends