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Canacona's aboriginal population, the Kunbis (with Gaonkar or Velip as their surnames) live in areas around Gaondongri, Cotigao, Chapoli (the site for a new dam), Assali, Kulem, Khola and Agonda. Besides the Kunbi, there are also their tribal-priestly counterparts, the Velips.
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[wiki=a6ed917481b02b0be588d12a44d0ae9c]Chaudi[/wiki], the main town of Canacona.
* [wiki=94ba0dc7237c1375652995dbf924f1e1]Palolem[/wiki], the "Anjuna" (alternativish, but not-so-freaky) beach of South Goa
* [wiki=49e9feeb00fc27340506f492bcbb79bf]Agonda[/wiki], a quieter beach-neighbour to Palolem
* [wiki=89f6ea39b03ee20e275fea373e4c31a2]Cotigao[/wiki], a wildlife sanctuary
* [wiki=ad857c72eb194def9cb79a6a4a01c9ed]Cabo de Rama[/wiki], the 'Cape of Rama', a promontory jutting out into the Arabian Sea.
* [wiki=c9833eed48a650be8b7753de6ccb4214]Galgibaga[/wiki] Galgibaga is, each year, host to scores of turtles visiting its shores. Nesting turtles come only on certain days of the year. For some reason, of all of Goa's long coastal stretch, they choose to zero in on Galgibaga and Morjim (Pernem).
* Secluded areas touching the shore, like Vaturem and Xendrem
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[wiki=12b3843325b4817ac72e90d71f89997c]Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary[/wiki]
* Parthagal math, a centuries-old monastry.
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Route NH17 from [wiki=8ebaad59980c95ade797c903761fa815]Mumbai[/wiki] to Goa going past [wiki=9218c3a73e8e026068e1c80c6de930fa]Panaji[/wiki] and [wiki=a4b2ac9c7f4dec18957544542c2d3cf3]Margao[/wiki]. Driving straight down takes you to [wiki=a6ed917481b02b0be588d12a44d0ae9c]Chaudi[/wiki], the headquarters town of [wiki=de456063745b980ab976023b446da15d]Canacona[/wiki]. A more scenic route is the coastal road (right after [wiki=f62267e0870f9a3b8e77843810fd031c]Navelim[/wiki]) going via [wiki=e0ac7ac83f18821363901a34af8d8bcc]Chinchinim[/wiki], [wiki=59b18832e8cfea31deae942352bd3216]Assolna[/wiki], [wiki=13508a7fa41dc7054a60dda65975c5e4]Betul[/wiki] and [wiki=7e28eb897e7d0aa0725f10e023f68854]Canaguinim[/wiki].
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Travel infrastructure is sparse here, except along the main highway (NH17, National Highway 17, going from north to south of Canacona). You would need to be very adventurous to depend on the public buses to make your way around... unless you have a lot of patience or time.
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Canacona's beach belt, 'discovered' only after the 1990s, is among the most scenic. Palolem is a freaky recreation of an east-meets-west Goan beach, with a rich variety of exotic food and accommodation to cater to the international palate.
* Beyond the better-known Palolem and Agonda, there are nearly 20 lesser-known (or even hidden) beaches. So what if you don't find hotels or restaurants there, the idea is fine if you want to escape from it all. In some cases, the road to the beach is nothing but a narrow track.
* Canacona and neighbouring Quepem are rustic areas, with only small towns in the area. These are not the place to go shopping, though Palolem has a growing number of touristy outlets.
* Mallikarjun Temple, 2.5 kms away from Chaudi on the main-road leading to Karwar (take road going left) is where devotees head for advice from the oracles, interpreted on where flower-petals drop.
* [wiki=12b3843325b4817ac72e90d71f89997c]Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary[/wiki] is located within this area.
* Parthagal math is a five centuries-old monastery.
* Dolphin-watching and fishing trips are what attract foreign visitors to the area.
* Palolem, Agonda and the more deserted Cabo de Rama Fort are current hot-favourites. The first two are still not overdeveloped beach-villages. Cabo de Rama is a place for scenic views of the coast. You need your own transport to reach these places, since public buses are few and far between.
* Loliem has a couple of centuries-old 'hero' stones, etchings on stone to record historic events of the time dating back many centuries. This village's statue of Betal, possibly a pre-Hindu deity, itself goes back to the seventh century if not earlier, according to cultural-historian Phaldessai. Canacona has a total of four Betal deities, according to him.
* Canacona's contribution to Goan tourism is the idea of beach-huts -- temporary beachside thatched huts built on coconut trees usually above ground level, right on the beach, during the fair weather (October-May) season.
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Visits to Anjediva Island are permitted courtesy Station Commander Sea Bird Project. Such requests should be channeled through Fr. Britto D Silva Parish Priest St. Annes Church, Binaga Karwar. Tel No 08382 31132 and email address frbrittodsilva2002@yahoo.co.in Visits in future could be curtailed due to plans by the Navy to step up security.
To visit the Island from Goa one has to proceed by any bus going to Karwar or Mangalore, leaving in the morning. The journey is about 2-1/2 hrs. From the bus stand to Karwar Port, the charge is around Rs 15 for a shared-auto. A trawler takes you to Anjediv. You might need to alight into a small boat before reaching the shore, due to the shallowness of the island waters.
Visits are usually around October or February, during local feasts.
The entry to island is not restricted.
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Goa's emphasis on foreign tourists - all of them are assumed to be higher-spenders by those in business - means that destinations preferred by foreigners are more in the spotlight. Emphasis on the Westerner's food tastes also lends for either an exotic mix of cuisines, or, alternative, a tastelessly watered-down Goan/Indian cuisine.
Some places nonetheless manage to come out of this trap quite effectively.
Dilip Gaitonde's Palolem Beach Resort, bang on Canacona beach, offer a range from different cuisines. Goan dishes are the favourites. Others on Palolem beach itself include Draupadi (Israeli dishes too), German Bakery (health food, German cakes, pies, strudels, six-grain bread, croissants), Sameer Bar and Restaurant (seafood, Indian, Italian), Silver Star (fish tandoor, sizzlers, beef steak), Ciaran's Camp (pre-booked three-course dinner available), Fernandes Restaurant (Goan food, fresh juices), Cool Breeze ("food from around the world" with Jazz), Simba's, Boom Shankar, etc.
Look out for the other 'shacks' that make their appearance on the coastal stretch when the foreign tourist season starts.
You can also take an excursion to the coastal, sleepy town of karwar; an hour away from canacona. Go and enjoy a nice meal at amrut, an authentic sea-food restaurant in the local market. Not only the fish is very fresh, its also very light on your wallet.
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Draupadi, on Palolem beach, right next to the main entrance, has a recommendable strawberry cocktail made from freshly pulped strawberries that is only served in the season for strawberries (around winter).
There are two major brands of beer: King's and Kingfisher. Kings brand of beer is local to Goa and is not available outside the state and many locals swear by it. Kingfisher is the nation's best-selling beer and given the fact that its owner, business magnate Vijay Mallya, has several plush properties in Goa, it is hardly surprising that you will find yourself bombarded by Kingfisher advertising. Yet the beer itself is only average and it is recommended that you ask for King's beer first.
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1 km of exclusive beach and a 9-hole golf course.
*Sun Beach Residency being strategically located offers a peaceful and quite stay with 13 comfortably proportioned rooms-equipped with American size beds,en-suite bathrooms,LCD TVs,air-conditioning and afternoon verandahs.At the same time is a short stroll from the lively local market place, curio shops, famous Goan shacks and Palolem beach.
*This property is part of a private home and has 1 bedroom, a private verandah and an attached open to sky shower. It is located in Cancona and serves organic food.
*Four directly sea-facing cottages on Patnem beach. Each simply & beautifully designed with a bedroom, bathroom & outside terrace. They also have 5 cottages on the row behind that all have a partial view of the sea. Ayurveda,daily fresh fish & 3 times a week movie nights
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Coastal areas in Canacona are perhaps more used to tourists than the interior. Keep in mind that tourism has opened up here only after the 1990s.
* Avoid drugs, and the mafia that peddles them.
* Take usual precautions with raves.
* Locals are trustworthy, but crime against tourists is not unknown -- more in 'wilder' places like Anjuna, up north.
* Warm food and clean water (bottled doesn't necessarily equal hygienic!) is essential to stay healthy.
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Canacona is connected by road and bus with Margao (to the north) and Karwar (to the south). Canacona is also along the Konkan Railway route, though not all fast trains stop here. The railway station is just outside the small Chaudi main town of the taluka (sub-district).
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