Kankavali is an ideal stopover for tourists who are traveling from Pune and Mumbai to Goa. Radhanagari Dam, Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary, Achra Beach and Devgarh Beach are some of the tourist spots around. Besides, Dajipur Bison Wildlife Sanctuary is easily accessible from Kankavali.

Kankavali Railway Station is on the Ratnagiri- Sindhudurg rail route of Konkan Railways. Goa Airport is the nearest airport.