‘Goa Travel Guide’

Velh-Goa

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If you are visiting Goa , go for the small romantic places. A few miles from the main town of Panaji are the beaches of Colva and Sernabatim. The soft, golden sand invites you to walk bare feet while the sea breeze caresses you. The air gets cooler when it starts drizzling and raindrops make [...]

Mapusa

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About 13 kms north of Panaji is Mapusa, the largest town in North Goa. The main attraction is the colourful Friday market with its variety of unique objects including the dried fish, incense,fresh fruits and vegetables and souvenirs. People from all over Goa visit this famous Friday market. Religious Spots Sri Kalika Temple The Kalika [...]

Margo

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The main population center of southern Goa is Margao, the capital of Salcete Province. The town still has reminders of the Portuguese past. It is a peaceful and pleasant place. The old Margao church is worth a visit and the covered market is the best of its kind in the whole of Goa. Its importance [...]

Vasco-da-Gama

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Vasco-da-Gama Vasco Da Gama, GoaVasco da Gama, 29-km by road southwest of Panjim, sits on the narrow western tip of the Marmagoa (also known as Mormugao) peninsula, overlooking the mouth of the Zuari River. Acquired by the Portuguese in 1543, this strategically important site was formerly among the busiest ports on India’s west coast. It [...]

Panaji

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Panaji or Panajim perhaps does not have great buildings or well-known attractions but what it has is its character and that is more than enough for a willing visitor to have a look around. Panaji is also the travel hub of Goa and this is the first place to be touched up while you are [...]

Other Attractions

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Anjuna Beach : About 8 Km west of Mapusa is the Anjuna Beach, commonly known as the freak capital of the world. It is a superb beach, surrounded by groves of swaying coconut palms. Bathing is considered quite safe here. The magnificent Alberquerque mountain is locaed in Anjuna. Baga Beach : The Baga beach is [...]