Fresh Water Springs
There are two worth visiting fresh water spring in Canacona that will refresh your soul tremendously. The first one of these, Puroner, is situated at the property of the Prabhu Gaonkar family. The spring water is essentially meant to irrigate the huge property, nonetheless, you can pay a visit and bathe in the fresh water of the spring as well. Some believe that the water of the spring also carry medicinal value.
Shree Mallikarjun Temple
Lord Mallikarjun, an incarnation of Lord Shiva, is the presiding deity of this temple. It was initially constructed in the 16th century, however renovation work was carried out in 1778 as well. The temple houses around 60 images of various gods and goddesses in its interior. Another highlight of the temple are the huge and beautifully carved wooden pillars. The main festivals celebrated in the temple include Rathasaptami which is a chariot festival (in the month of February) and Shigmo (in the month of April).
Sleepy Cavelossim, straddling the coast road 11-km south of Colva, is the last major settlement in southwest Salcete.
37km from Margao, Palolem is one of the most enchanted beaches in Goa and yet not very crowded.
2-km west of Chaudi, pops up more often in glossy holiday brochures than any other beach in Goa more.
Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary
Nestled in the foothills of the Western Ghats mountains, the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Goa. Spread over an area of 240 sq. km, the sanctuary was previously known as the Mollem Game Sanctuary, a designated wildlife reserve since 1969. The core zone of the sanctuary, comprising an area of 107 sq. km., was declared a National Park in 1978 and is known as the Mollem National Park.
Dudhsagar Waterfalls
Set amidst a breathtaking landscape resplendent with the verdant greenery of the Western Ghats mountains, the Dudhsagar waterfall is a prime tourism destination in Goa. Literally meaning 'sea of milk' in native Konkani, the Dudhsagar falls appears to be milky streaks cascading down the mountainside. At a height of 310m, Dudhsagar is the fifth highest waterfall in India and ranks 227th in the world.
Most people love beaches. And most Mumbaikars will agree that there’s nothing like a trip to Goa to experience the state’s wonderful beaches but the 550-kilometer stretch of coastline that separates Mumbai and Goa isn’t exactly barren. It has a few choice pickings of its own, depending on the style of beach you’re looking for and keeping in mind these are coastal beaches, not island idylls.
The best time to visit these beaches is from September, when the monsoon begins to end, to March, the beginning of summer.