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| Talpona beach, south Goa |
Talpona beach
Talpona beach is located in Canacona taluka, south Goa. Its nearest neighbours are Galgibaga beach , just beyond the headland to the south, and Rajbaga beach across the Talpona river to the north. Talpona is a sleepy little fisherman's village centred around a small dock at the north end of the beach. The beach is a wide, 1 km stretch of unspoilt golden sand, back droped, at the north end, by the little village and scattered palm and pine trees, at the south end by bushes and a large open area. At both ends of the beach are wooded headlands sticking out into the sea. Except for two local bars that serve cold drinks, and a couple of shacks on the beach, the only activity on Talpona beach is relaxing at the beach. Even if chanses are you will not stay here, Talpona beach and neighbouring Galgibaga beach are good day trips from the more popular beaches in the area. Even if Talpona beach is beautiful, totally unspoilt, and close to all the more popular south Goa beaches, chances are that you will have it pretty much all to yourself.
Places to stay, eat & drink
Options for accommodation in Talpona are limited to the riverside guesthouse, as the name implies it is by the river, just before you enter the village. There are two basic places on the beach itself (one of them being built this season might not be open for business yet), and a couple of houses on the beach to rent by the season. Options for eating and drinking are the above mentioned places and the local bars.
Getting there & away
Talpona is within easy reach of other Canacona beaches, such as Palolem, Patnem and Agonda. To get to Talpona beach just drive on the NH-17 south from Chaudi until you get to the exit for Galgibaga, follow the small road and, after 3-4 km’s, you’ll reach Talpona, it’s just before Galgibaga. The other, shorter, option is to find the small bridge crossing the Talpona river about halfway between the NH-17 and Talpona, to do this turn right in Chaudi, drive approximately 300 meters, and then turn left, right if you’re coming from Patnem, onto the small country lane that end at the bridge. This way is, shorter, but not obvious, and it is highly recommended to ask the locals for directions.
Things to do
Talpona beach is not an not an option if you are looking for activities, of any sort. Relaxing on the beach is the one and only avalible activity.
Places near Galjibaga beach
Beaches
Palolem Patnem Agonda Galgibaga Polem Xendrem
Towns
Chaudi
Talpona beach Photos
See all the photos from Talpona beach and all other Goa photos, in the about goa Picasa album.
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| The dock, Talpona beach, south Goa |
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| Talpona beach, south Goa |
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| The Talpona river, Talpona beach, south Goa |
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| Talpona beach, south Goa |
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| Talpona beach, south Goa, looking north |
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| Talpona beach, south Goa, looking south |
The images are very nice. They reflect the serenity of the place - uncrowded and unspoilt.
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Talpona is within easy reach of other Canacona beaches, such as Palolem, Patnem and Agonda.You can visit there through bus and you can book Online Bus Ticket also.
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