Open 1 October to 31 May · Stay 4 nights, pay for 3 until 15 December
Talpona Beach Road, Canacona, South Goa 403702
Front desk 24 hours · open 1 October to 31 May
Journal
Guides, care tips and stories from behind the counter.
Month by month, from the first calm seas of October to the warm evenings of May.
Read the postAt 6.30 am the canoes come in. Here is what they bring, and what ends up on your plate.
Why our lights go low after 10 pm, and what to do if you see a nest.
How to read the lifeguard flags, when the tide is kindest and why the river mouth is for kayaks, not swimming.
Who each of our room types suits best, from honeymooners to grandparents, and the small differences that matter on the day.
Midnight mass, star lanterns and a quieter New Year’s Eve: what the festive weeks are like in Canacona, and how to plan.
Coconut, kokum and the morning’s catch: the recipe behind the fish curry rice our guests ask for every day.
Cabo de Rama, Cotigao, Galgibaga and Palolem, each within an hour, with the best time of day for each.
Cots, food, sun and the drive from the airport: answers to the questions parents of young children ask before booking.
Room, taxes, taxis, meals and boat trips: a realistic budget for two people for four nights at Talpona Sands.
Rooms, ferries, monsoon dates or a cake for an anniversary. We reply within the hour.
