The Quieter area of Goa with the exception of Colva beach, ideal for those who want to unwind and do nothing. The local village of Margao is a short taxi ride away for those in search of souvenirs and a little taste of Goan living. But essentially choose the South if you want to get "get away" from it all and just be pampered. However there are some bars, restaurants and those ever so popular "Beach Shacks" though they maybe a short taxi ride away.

BENAULIM Beach (4 kms. from Margao). Situated at Benaulim village near Margao, it is one of the famous beaches of south Goa.

COLVA Beach (About 6 kms. from Margao). Colva beach is the pride of Salcete and the only rival to Calangute by its scenic splendour. Here, sand, sea and sky blend in enchanting natural harmony unspoilt by men. It has good accommodation facilities, particularly at the tourist cottages.

BHAGVAN MAHAVIR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY - MOLEM Situated along the North-East border of Goa at Molem, about one-and-a-half hours' journey from Panaji (60 kms.) along Panaji Belgaum National Highway, the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife sanctuary covers 240 sq. kms. of thick forest clad slopes of Western Ghats and its valleys and is the biggest of the three sanctuaries of Goa. The sanctuary is rich in wildlife.

BOGMALO Beach (5 kms. from Goa Airport). Well connected by road, it offers excellent water sports facilities.

CANSAULIM Beach (15 kms. from Margao). A famous beach in Mormugao taluka near Cansaulim railway station.

DUDHSAGAR WATERFALLS Literally meaning 'The Sea of Milk', it is situated on the Goa-Karnataka border, at a distance of 60 kms. from Panaji and 10 kms. from Colem Railway Station. This beautiful waterfalls is accessible by train and rough road. Water plummets hundreds of feet in large volume, in cascades, forming one of the most spectacular of all natural phenomena in Goa and a lifeline of our ecosystem in one of our Sanctuaries.

CHURCH OF ST. ALEX 9 kms. from Margao at Curtorim, it is one of the oldest churches in Goa, built in 1597.

PALOLEM Beach (about 37 kms. from Margao). Just west of Chaudi one of the most enchanting beaches in Goa relatively deserted, with backdrop of Western Ghats, situated in Southern Taluka of Canacona.

BETUL Beach(22 kms. from Margao). This is the southern most beach of a stretch that extends from Bogmalo to Betul in Southern Goa.

COTIGAO WILDLIFE SANCTUARY - COTIGAO The second largest of the three wildlife sanctuaries in Goa, with an area of 105 sq. kms. is located at about 85 kms. from Panaji, 75 kms. from the Dabolim airport and 50 kms. from Margao.

MORMUGAO FORT This fort near the internationally famous Mormugao Harbour was built to protect the harbour situated near the Vasco da Gama town.