Things to do in Canacona, Goa
Canacona, also known locally as Kankon, is a town and a municipal council in the Kushavati district of Goa, India. It is one of the four talukas of Kushavati district.
11 places to visit in and around Canacona, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Palolem Beach
Palolem Beach is in Canacona in Kushavati district, Goa, India.
- 2Galgibaga Beach
Galgibaga Beach also called Galgibagh Beach is a beach in Kushavati district. It is one of the lesser-known and cleanest beaches of India.
- 3Cabo de Rama Fort
Praça do Cabo de Rama, also known as Cabo de Rama Fort, is a medieval hillfort located in Khola village, on the coast of Canacona, Goa in India.
- 4Gokarna Math
Shree Samsthana Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math or Partagali Math is the first Gaud Saraswat Mathas of the Dvaita order, a system established by Jagadguru Madhvacharya in the 13th century AD.
- 5Mallikarjuna Temple, Goa
The Mallikarjuna Temple is a hindu temple dedicated to Mallikarjun, an incarnation of Shiva which is situated in the Sristhal village that is 7 km northeast of Chaudi in Canacona taluk in the South Goa district of Goa, India.
- 6Usgalimal rock engravings
The Usgalimal rock engravings or Usgalimal petroglyphs at Usgalimal village, in South Goa, is one of the most important prehistoric sites in Western India.
- 7Vimleshwar Temple
Vimaleshwar Temple is located in Rivona village of Sanguem taluka in the state of Goa, India. Vimaleshwar is a form of Shiva and is worshiped in the form of a Shivalinga.
- 8Cavelossim Beach · in Cuncolim
Cavelossim is a village in South Goa district in the state of Goa, India. The village hosts a well-known beach at the southernmost tip of the Salcete beach stretch that starts from Majorda in the north to Cavelossim in the south.
- 9Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary · in Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
The Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Canacona Taluka, Kushavati district, of Goa, India, established in 1968.
- 10Damodar Sansthaan · in Quepem
Shri Damodar Temple Zambaulim or Shri Damodara Sansthaan is a Hindu temple on the bank of the Kushawati River near the village of Zambaulim 22 km from the city of Margao on the border of Quepem region in the south of Goa.
- 11St. Francis Xavier Church, Velim · in Cuncolim
The St Francis Xavier Church, also known as Velim Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Velim, Goa, India.
How to reach Canacona
- Nearest railway station: Canacona (CNO), 1 km away.
- Nearest airport: Dabolim Airport (GOI), 47 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Canacona costs
- Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Canacona is not included.
Compare Canacona with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canacona | – | – | 11 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Palolem Beach | 1 km | Oct–Mar | 8 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Agonda | 7 km | Oct–Mar | 12 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Cuncolim | 19 km | – | 18 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary | 19 km | Oct–Mar | 10 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Canacona; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Canacona?
The best known are Palolem Beach, Galgibaga Beach, Cabo de Rama Fort, Gokarna Math, Mallikarjuna Temple, Goa.
How do I reach Canacona?
Nearest railway station: Canacona (CNO), 1 km away. Nearest airport: Dabolim Airport (GOI), 47 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Canacona cost?
Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Canacona is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.