Things to do
Events this month and places worth a visit.
Coming up
- Oct24Beach clean-upSat, Aksa Beach, [time]Sample
Two hours of clean-up with gloves and bags provided, then chai.
Outdoors. Entry [price]
- Oct25Sunset yogaSun, Dana Pani Beach, [time]Sample
An easy one-hour session for all levels. Bring a mat or a towel.
Outdoors. Entry [price]
- Oct31Koli seafood eveningSat, Madh Koliwada, [time]Sample
Home-style fish curry, fry and rice cooked by local families.
Food. Entry [price]
- Nov1Village heritage walkSun, Erangal, [time]Sample
A slow walk through the village lanes and old houses with a local guide.
Culture. Entry [price]
- Nov8Farmers’ marketSun, Bhati, [time]Sample
Vegetables, fruit, pickles and snacks from growers around the island.
Food. Entry [price]
Places
- Aksa BeachAksa. Busy on weekends
A long, open beach at the north end. Swim only where lifeguards are on duty.
- Dana Pani BeachDana Pani. Sunset
Rocks and an old bastion at the north end of Erangal beach. Best in the evening.
- Erangal BeachErangal. Quiet walks
A calm beach beside the fishing village. There are no lifeguards, so don’t swim.
- St Bonaventure ChurchErangal. Feast in January
Its feast, on the second Sunday of January, draws about a lakh of visitors.
- Madh FortMadh. Permission needed
A 17th-century Portuguese fort at the southern tip, in an Air Force area. Visits need Air Force permission.
Events marked Sample are examples for the preview. Place notes come from local guides and news reports.