Cansaulim village in Goa is where time slows down

Kimberly Colaco

SAND & SUN

The empty beach of Cansaulim will help you catch the rhythm of the ocean and if you happen to be there in the evening, then enjoy the beautiful sunset.

South Goa| Cansaulim village| Beach life | Photo: Kristion Colaco

CONNECT

Nestled between coconut trees, this cross lets you spend a reflective moment or two in prayerful solidarity.

South Goa| Cansaulim village| Hidden gem | Photo: Kristion Colaco

TASTE OF SUMMER

Summer's best friend is watermelon. Cansaulim is one of the villages in Goa that is known for its watermelons grown in Goenchi matti (Goan soil).

South Goa| Cansaulim village| Watermelons | photo: Kristion Colaco

VILLAGE WALK

A walk through the quietness of this village will help you experience the real Goa and also admire some of the old colonial houses having unique architecture.

South Goa| Cansaulim village| Countryside

WHEN STONE MATTERED

These stones are a legacy that define Goa's past. These are megalithic stones similar to England’s Stonehenge and in the local language are known as dovornim.

South Goa| Cansaulim village| Megalithic stones | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

VILLAGE SQUARE

Here is the village tinto (market) that every true Goan is familiar with.

South Goa| Cansaulim village| Market place | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

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