Start your day a little later given the late hour: wander through the bustling stalls around Kadamba Bus Stand hunting for colorful Goan souvenirs, cashews, and hand-printed linens from vendors who open mid-morning; pause for a strong Goan-style coffee and a spicy chouriço pav at a nearby bakery. After stocking up, take a short tuk-tuk ride to Holy Spirit Church in Margao to admire its baroque architecture and cool shaded grounds before heading south toward Colva for an easy beach afternoon.
After the market bustle, head to Colva Beach for a laid-back afternoon-rent a bright beach chair from a local vendor, stroll along the soft white sand toward the tide pools, and watch fishermen mend nets near the southern rocks. Pause for fresh seafood at Martin's Corner-style shack (look for a popular beachfront eatery serving Goan fish curry and kokum solkadhi) and finish with a chilled kingfisher or tender coconut while catching the late-afternoon light before an easy rickshaw back to Margao.
As the sun sinks, wander the palm-lined promenade toward Benaulim Beach for a quieter sunset alternative, sip a chilled kokum solkadhi at a seaside shack and watch fishermen bring in their evening catch. After dusk, head to Tinto's (a lively Margao landmark) for a solo-friendly seafood thali and live music, or choose a cozy courtyard café near Margao's Old Market to sample bebinca and a local feni before returning to your lodging.