Coco Beach, Panjim - Timings, Water Sports, Best Time to Visit
#63 of 85 Places to Visit in Panjim
Distance (From Kadamba Bus Terminus): 10 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 1-2 Hours
Place Location: Near Nerul Village, North Of Kegdole Beach
Transportation Options: Bus / Cab / Auto / Rental Bike
Travel Tips: 1. Kegdole Beach (1 km) can also be visited from this place.
2.Nerul Church (2 kms) can also be visited from this place.
3. Reis Mogos Fort (2.5 kms) can also be visited from this place.
4. Reis Mogos Church (2.7 kms) can also be visited from this place.
At a distance of 10 km from Panjim Kadamba Bus Stand and 17 km from Mapusa, Coco Beach is one of the popular beaches in Goa at a distance of 2.5 kms from Reis Mogos Fort.
The Coco Beach is located at the mouth of the Nerul River on the Mondovi Estuary. It is a protected bay of the Mondovi River. The beach is often regarded as an abridged gateway between Candolim and Nerul. Beautiful tall palm trees framed the beach.
The beach though little dirty compared to other beaches is popular for water sports and boating. Boat trips into the Mondovi River also hosts another tourists attraction which is spotting the wild dolphins. These trips also extend up to the base of Aguada fort and present magnificent view of the fort, Aguada prison and the lighthouse (usually one hour boat ride). The busy mornings spent in boat trips are followed by quiet and tranquil afternoons and evenings. Reis Magos Fort and Reis Magos Church are situated close to Coco Beach which forms added tourist attractions.
This beach is not a great place for swimming and swimmers must be careful as the beach has a steep gradient which quickly takes into the deep waters.
The visitors can find guesthouses and a few restaurants in the close surroundings of the Coco Beach. There is a shopping bazar adjacent to the beach that sell cheaper local made items and garments.
Best Time to Visit: October to March.
