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Colva Beach
Church of St Francis of Asissi
Church inside Tiracol Fort
Arambol Beach (Photo Courtesy: Ridinghag)
Parasailing at Calangute Beach (Photo Courtesy: Praveen)
Casino Carnival
Church in Arambol
Palolem market area

Typically Goa is a 3 night option. However guests are known to stay longer and therefore there is no definite duration of stay that one could recommend. Goa has such wide variety of stays to cater to variety of guest profiles that come here, so its important to understand stay options, locations and experiences it has to offer.

North Goa - Most mid-sized hotels situated closer to the beach in North Goa are concentrated around Baga, Calangute, Candolim and Sinquerim. North Goa during Oct-April offers beach, watersports, shacks, local cuisine, music with party like atmosphere in evenings. Restaurants here offer world cuisine and so its a good idea to take rooms with Breakfast and explore cuisine around the area.

South Goa - This is where most of the luxury hotels situated on beachfront. The area is known for its luxury segment options. Thought there are watersports option in Colva and Cavalossem, a South Goa stay is basically for a more relaxed holiday with long stretches beaches (without shacks and crowds like North Goa). This is typically opted for by a Getaway Seeker and Premium / Luxury Traveller who arrive for the beaches and amenities that the luxury resorts offer.

Miramar, Vainguinim, Dona Paula, Panjim - Here the guest is most central to sightseeing and therefore ideal for touristy guests who are not too beach centric. Vainguinim and Miramar has luxury hotels / resorts such as Cidade Goa that have very good views and private beach fronts and are destination by themselves. Panjim Hotels to join bandwagon to capture some pie of leisure tourist flows, do float attractively priced packages but regular travelers realise that these are hotels and not resorts.

Goa for the Off-beat Traveller – While Goa as a destination is as mainstream as it can get, there is still a lot in store for off-beat traveler. Areas such as Tiracol, Morjim, Anjuna, Vagator, Arambol, Siolim, Palolem (South Goa) etc. offer idyllic beache and excellent stay options with a distinct off-beat fervour.

Goa for Casino Traveller - Casinos in Goa is a novelty and there is a whole segment of guests who'd want to base their entire Goa stay on the basis of accessibility to a Casino.

Goa for Bird Watcher –Western Ghats in Goan countryside offer excellent options for a bird watchers especially around Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary

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  • Kamakshi Temple Shiroda

    Temple or Holy Place
    Shri Kamakshi temple is a 16th Century temple in Shiroda. The other shrines in the temple complex more

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    Madgaon ( 17 Kms ), Quepem ( 23 Kms ), Panjim ( 35 Kms )
  • Mahadev Temple Tambdi Surla

    Temple or Holy Place
    Mahadev Temple, Tambdi Surla is a 12th century Shaivite temple of the Lord Mahadeva and an active more

    Access

    Mollem ( 3 Kms ), Dudhsagar ( 30 Kms ), Panjim ( 65 Kms )
  • Mahamaya Kalika

    Temple or Holy Place
    Mahamaya Kalika Saunsthan is 800 year old temple located in Bicholim. The presiding deity of the more

    Access

    Siolim ( 22 Kms ), Anjuna ( 25 Kms ), North Goa ( 30 Kms )
  • Mangeshi Temple

    Temple or Holy Place
    Shri Mangeshi temple is a popularly visited ancient Lord Shiva temple in North Goa. The more

    Access

    Panjim ( 22 Kms ), Madgaon ( 28 Kms )
  • Nagueshi Temple Ponda

    Temple or Holy Place
    Nagueshi Temple is an ancient Lord Shiva temple (15th Century) near Mangeshi temple. Nagesh more

    Access

    Ponda ( 4 Kms ), Panjim ( 22 Kms ), South Goa ( 26 Kms ), Madgaon ( 28 Kms ), North Goa ( 35 Kms )
  • Shanta Durga Temple

    Temple or Holy Place
    Shantadurga Temple is a large temple complex 33 km from Panjim near Ponda. The temple is dedicated more

    Access

    Madgaon ( 27 Kms ), Panjim ( 33 Kms ), North Goa ( 36 Kms )
  • Shanta Durga Temple Bicholim

    Temple or Holy Place
    Shri Shantadurga Devasthan Nanora is a Hindu temple where presiding deity is Shantadurga worshiped more

    Access

    Siolim ( 22 Kms ), Anjuna ( 26 Kms ), North Goa ( 30 Kms )
  • Old Goa

    Heritage Site
    Old Goa is a historical city in North Goa constructed in the 15th century, and served as capital more

    Access

    Karmali ( 5 Kms ), Panjim ( 10 Kms ), North Goa ( 22 Kms ), Anjuna ( 27 Kms ), Siolim ( 29 Kms ), Madgaon ( 31 Kms )
  • The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika (Portuguese: Baslica do Bom Jesus) is located more

    Access

    Karmali ( 5 Kms ), Panjim ( 10 Kms ), North Goa ( 22 Kms ), Anjuna ( 27 Kms ), Siolim ( 29 Kms ), Madgaon ( 30 Kms ), South Goa ( 35 Kms )
  • The Church of St. Francis of Assisi was built in 1661 by the Portuguese in the Portuguese more

    Access

    Panjim ( 10 Kms ), North Goa ( 22 Kms ), Anjuna ( 27 Kms ), Siolim ( 29 Kms ), Madgaon ( 30 Kms ), South Goa ( 35 Kms )
  • Built in 1675, Church of Holy Spirit Madgaon is one of the most impressive Churches in South Goa more

    Access

    Madgaon ( 1 Kms ), South Goa ( 6 Kms )
  • Rachol Seminary

    Arts Crafts Culture
    Rachol Seminary is home to the Museum of Christian Art which chronicles the evolution of Christian more

    Access

    Madgaon ( 12 Kms ), South Goa ( 16 Kms )
  • Cansaulim church (1581) is an exquisite monument that draws tourists due to its history and the more

    Access

    Madgaon ( 6 Kms ), South Goa ( 10 Kms )
  • Big Foot

    Arts Crafts Culture
    A museum cum gallery called ancestral Goa has been built in Loutolim also called big foot. The more

    Access

    Madgaon ( 7 Kms ), South Goa ( 11 Kms )
  • Church of Reis Magos was built on 1555, is set on the right bank of the Mandovi River. It is more

    Access

    Panjim ( 7 Kms ), North Goa ( 8 Kms ), Anjuna ( 15 Kms ), Siolim ( 18 Kms )
  • Impressive Church situated in the heart of Madgaon. The feast of this Church is celebrated on the more

    Access

    Madgaon ( 1 Kms ), South Goa ( 6 Kms )
  • It is believed that St. Francis Xavier used to teach catechism at Rosary Church to his followers more

    Access

    Madgaon ( 1 Kms ), South Goa ( 6 Kms )
  • St Jerome Church is a 400+ year old Church near Mapusa. Feast day is celebrated on 2nd Monday more

    Access

    Siolim ( 7 Kms ), Anjuna ( 10 Kms ), North Goa ( 10 Kms ), Thivim ( 10 Kms )
  • Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception was built around 1514 and one of the first more

    Access

    Panjim ( 1 Kms ), North Goa ( 13 Kms ), Anjuna ( 18 Kms ), Siolim ( 20 Kms )
  • Church of our lady of Miracles In Mapusa, this church was built in 1594 and has a Baroque more

    Access

    Siolim ( 7 Kms ), North Goa ( 10 Kms ), Panjim ( 10 Kms )
  • Church Dedicated to St Ana (1695), the grandmother of Jesus Christ and Goas one of the best more

    Access

    Madgaon ( 17 Kms ), Quepem ( 27 Kms ), Panjim ( 30 Kms ), North Goa ( 40 Kms ), Anjuna ( 45 Kms )
  • Church of St Cajetan (1656) is part of World heritage site area of Old Goa and one even though its more

    Access

    Panjim ( 10 Kms ), North Goa ( 22 Kms ), Anjuna ( 27 Kms ), Siolim ( 29 Kms )
  • Se Cathedral (1631) is part of Old Goa, a UNESCO world heritage site. It is one of the tallest and more

    Access

    Karmali ( 5 Kms ), Panjim ( 10 Kms ), North Goa ( 22 Kms ), Anjuna ( 25 Kms ), Siolim ( 27 Kms )
  • Shrine of Holy Cross at Bambolim s a revered local pilgrimage visited by Hindus and Chirstians more

    Access

    Panjim ( 5 Kms ), North Goa ( 17 Kms ), Anjuna ( 22 Kms )
  • Dudhsagar Waterfalls

    Natural Wonders
    Dudhsagar is one of the worlds most exquisite waterfalls around. It is 5th tallest waterfall in more

    Access

    Dudhsagar ( 10 Kms ), Mollem ( 20 Kms ), Madgaon ( 47 Kms ), Panjim ( 55 Kms ), North Goa ( 65 Kms ), Anjuna ( 65 Kms ), Siolim ( 65 Kms )
  • Fontainhas

    Heritage Site
    Fontainhas is part of the old city of Panjim. It maintains to this day its Portuguese influence, more

    Access

    Panjim ( 1 Kms ), North Goa ( 14 Kms ), Anjuna ( 16 Kms ), Siolim ( 18 Kms )
  • Casino Carnival Goa is a premium entertainment casino in Goa, anchored in the Mandovi River more

    Access

    Panjim ( 3 Kms ), North Goa ( 15 Kms ), Anjuna ( 18 Kms )
  • Casino Royale is a popular gaming destination in Goa. Anchored in the Mandovi river off Panjim's more

    Access

    Panjim ( 3 Kms ), North Goa ( 15 Kms ), Anjuna ( 19 Kms ), South Goa ( 34 Kms )
  • The Goa Chitra is a museum based in Benaulim in South Goa. It has a large collection of over 4000 more

    Access

    South Goa ( 3 Kms ), Madgaon ( 7 Kms )
  • Sahakari Spice Farm is very popular day visit option for guests traveling to Goa and looking at an more

    Access

    Ponda ( 2 Kms ), Madgaon ( 23 Kms ), South Goa ( 26 Kms ), Panjim ( 31 Kms ), North Goa ( 42 Kms )
  • Siolim Cooking School is travellers (Mostly overseas nationals) explore Goan Cuisine, Raw Food more

    Access

    Siolim, Anjuna ( 4 Kms ), North Goa ( 7 Kms )
  • Fort Aguada

    Heritage Site
    Fort Aguada (1612) and its lighthouse is a Portuguese fort on Sinquerim Beach in North Goa more

    Access

    North Goa ( 4 Kms ), Anjuna ( 7 Kms ), Siolim ( 11 Kms ), Panjim ( 12 Kms )
  • Panjim Kala Academy

    Arts Crafts Culture
    The Kala Academy is a representation of the culture and art of the people of Goa and a variety of more

    Access

    Panjim ( 1 Kms ), North Goa ( 14 Kms )
  • Cabo De Rama

    Temple or Holy Place, Heritage Site
    Fort Cabo De Rama Fort is a seaside fort named after Lord Rama. It is believed Lord Rama during more

    Access

    Madgaon ( 25 Kms ), South Goa ( 25 Kms ), Canacona ( 26 Kms )
  • The Braganca House was built in the 17th century, 10 kms east of Madgaon in South Goa. The east more

    Access

    Madgaon ( 10 Kms ), South Goa ( 15 Kms )
  • Mahalasa is the Kuldevi (family goddess) of many Goan native Brahmins and Kashatriyas. Mahalasa is more

    Access

    Ponda ( 14 Kms ), Panjim ( 24 Kms ), Madgaon ( 32 Kms ), South Goa ( 34 Kms )
  • Mae de Deus Church was built in 1873 and represents gothic style of more

    Access

    North Goa ( 3 Kms ), Anjuna ( 7 Kms ), Siolim ( 9 Kms ), Panjim ( 12 Kms )
  • Chances Casino is Goa's largest land based casino. It can also holds corporate events and private more

    Access

    Panjim ( 5 Kms )
  • Casa Araujo Alvares

    Heritage Site, Museum
    Casa Araujo Alvares is a 250 year old heritage mansion near Madgaon that is visited like a more

    Access

    Madgaon ( 10 Kms ), South Goa ( 15 Kms )
  • The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary located on western tip of the Island of Chorao more

    Access

    Panjim ( 6 Kms ), Karmali ( 15 Kms ), Ponda ( 35 Kms )
  • The Butterfly conservatory run by the Butterfly Conservatory of Goa (NGO) is an interesting place more

    Access

    Ponda ( 1 Kms ), Madgaon ( 18 Kms ), Panjim ( 29 Kms )
  • Archaeological Museum (1984) is located in Old Goa and visited alongwith an Old visit. Recommended more

    Access

    Panjim ( 10 Kms )
  • Splashdown is Goas premier Water Park. It boasts of 5 pools, a variety of slides, flumes and more

    Access

    Anjuna ( 2 Kms ), Siolim ( 5 Kms ), North Goa ( 5 Kms ), Panjim ( 17 Kms )
  • Museum of Christian Art

    Arts Crafts Culture
    The Museum of Christian Art, reputed to be the only one of its kind in whole of Asia, is located more

    Access

    Panjim ( 10 Kms ), North Goa ( 22 Kms ), Madgaon ( 28 Kms ), North Goa ( 33 Kms )
  • Palacio do Deao

    Heritage Site
    The Palacio do Deao is a heritage mansion situated by the river near Quepem at 14 kms from Margao more

    Access

    Quepem ( 3 Kms ), Madgaon ( 14 Kms ), South Goa ( 19 Kms )
  • Parasailing, Banana Boat ride, waterscooters are popular activities in North Goa for travellers to more

    Access

    North Goa
  • Water sports centres are setup around Cavellossem beach that offer jet ski, banana ride, more

    Access

    South Goa ( 5 Kms ), Madgaon ( 10 Kms )
  • Arambol Beach

    View Point
    Arambol beach in nothernmost area of Goa offers a countryside feel and is considered to be one of more

    Access

    Morjim ( 10 Kms ), Siolim ( 14 Kms ), Anjuna ( 20 Kms ), North Goa ( 24 Kms )
  • Morjim Beach

    View Point
    Morjim is a village situated in North Goa in the Pernem taluk on the north bank of the Chapora more

    Access

    Morjim, Siolim ( 7 Kms ), Anjuna ( 12 Kms ), North Goa ( 16 Kms )
  • Ashvem Beach

    View Point
    Ashvem beach is a secluded idyll on the unspoilt North coast of Goa. It offers 5 kms of clean more

    Access

    Morjim ( 2 Kms ), Siolim ( 10 Kms ), Anjuna ( 15 Kms ), North Goa ( 19 Kms )
  • Mandrem Beach

    View Point
    Mandrem is one of the idyllic and less visited beaches of North Goa offering tranquility. There is more

    Access

    Morjim ( 4 Kms ), Siolim ( 11 Kms ), Anjuna ( 17 Kms ), North Goa ( 21 Kms )
  • Anjuna Beach

    View Point
    Anjuna beach is one of the well visited idyllic beaches of North goa at just a few kms from the more

    Access

    Anjuna, Siolim ( 5 Kms ), North Goa ( 6 Kms ), Morjim ( 12 Kms )
  • Vagator Beach

    View Point
    Adjoining the famous Anjuna beach, Vagator is a little more laid back. The tourist traffic is more

    Access

    Anjuna ( 2 Kms ), Siolim ( 4 Kms ), North Goa ( 8 Kms ), Morjim ( 11 Kms )
  • Baga Beach

    View Point
    Baga is tourist hub of north Goa with hotels, restaurants, shacks and tourists arriving all round more

    Access

    North Goa ( 3 Kms ), Anjuna ( 4 Kms ), Siolim ( 7 Kms ), Morjim ( 14 Kms )
  • Calangute Beach

    View Point
    First beach to arrive in North Goa and kind of a public beach and therefore always a bit touristy more

    Access

    North Goa, Anjuna ( 6 Kms ), Siolim ( 9 Kms ), Morjim ( 16 Kms )
  • Candolim Beach

    View Point
    Candolim is quieter and relatively less visited of the three prime North Goa Beaches (other two more

    Access

    North Goa ( 3 Kms ), Anjuna ( 7 Kms )
  • Miramar Beach

    View Point

    Miramar Beach is situated 1 kilometer ahead of the confluence of Mandovi River and the Arabian more

    Access

    Panjim ( 4 Kms ), North Goa ( 24 Kms )
  • Utorda Beach

    View Point
    Utorda is one of the quieter and lesser visited beaches in South Goa where couple of premium and more

    Access

    South Goa ( 7 Kms ), Madgaon ( 10 Kms )
  • Hollant Beach

    View Point
    Hollant beach is one of the lesser visited beaches of South Goa near Bogmallo and Dabolim Airport. more

    Access

    Dabolim ( 6 Kms ), Vasco da Gama ( 7 Kms ), South Goa ( 22 Kms )
  • Bogmallo Beach

    View Point
    A beach few kms from Dabolim Airport. There are a few restaurants, one premium resort and kind of more

    Access

    Dabolim ( 3 Kms ), Vasco da Gama ( 8 Kms ), South Goa ( 23 Kms )
  • Cansaulim Beach

    View Point
    Idyllic rocky beach front where couple of mid-segment hotels are located. It lies at the Southern more

    Access

    South Goa ( 10 Kms ), Madgaon ( 13 Kms )
  • Majorda Beach

    View Point
    Majorda is an idyllic beach front in South Goa where a couple of luxury beach resorts and more

    Access

    South Goa ( 6 Kms ), Madgaon ( 10 Kms )
  • Just North of Colva and home to Nanu Beach Resort. Colva is more popular of the beaches and more

    Access

    South Goa ( 3 Kms )
  • Colva Beach

    View Point
    Only beach in South Goa that has a bit like a North Goa beach character. Its a public beach, more

    Access

    South Goa ( 1 Kms ), Madgaon ( 6 Kms )
  • Benaulim Beach

    View Point
    An idyllic beach front South of Colva. The Benaulim beach connects to Colva and one can enjoy a more

    Access

    South Goa ( 3 Kms ), Madgaon ( 7 Kms )
  • Varca Beach

    View Point
    An idyllic beach front South of Colva home to some luxury resorts such as Ramada and Club more

    Access

    South Goa ( 9 Kms ), Madgaon ( 14 Kms )
  • Best of the South Goa beaches. Some luxury resorts such as Radisson Blu are setup here. This has more

    Access

    South Goa ( 14 Kms ), Madgaon ( 19 Kms )
  • Mobor Beach

    View Point
    The area is where a river meets Arabian sea and therefore offers excellent views. There are more

    Access

    South Goa ( 16 Kms ), Madgaon ( 18 Kms )
  • Betul Beach

    View Point
    A beach front in South Goa home to Mayfair Resort. Beach otherwise is quiet and not visited by more

    Access

    South Goa ( 17 Kms ), Madgaon ( 18 Kms )
  • Canacona Beach

    View Point
    Canacona is a deep end of South Goa and home to destination resort, The Lalit. The area otherwise more

    Access

    Canacona
  • Patnam Beach

    View Point
    Patnam is a deep end of South Goa and visited by overseas bagpackers and those seeking alternative more

    Access

    Canacona ( 2 Kms ), Palolem ( 5 Kms )
  • Palolem beach

    View Point
    Palolem alongwith Patnam are a deep end of South Goa and visited by overseas bagpackers and those more

    Access

    Palolem, Canacona ( 5 Kms )
  • Coco Beach

    View Point
    Rocky sea face overlooking Arabian sea and offering excellent views overlooking Miramar beach on more

    Access

    North Goa ( 10 Kms ), Panjim ( 10 Kms )
  • A scenic backwaters area right on the border or Maharashtra and Goa at a few kms from Tiracol more

    Access

    Tiracol ( 7 Kms ), Sawantwadi ( 26 Kms )
  • Mahalaxmi Temple Ponda

    Temple or Holy Place
    Shri Mahalaxmi Temple is a popular Devi Temple situated 4 kms from Ponda at 300 meters from Nagesh more

    Access

    Ponda ( 4 Kms ), South Goa ( 22 Kms ), Panjim ( 33 Kms ), North Goa ( 42 Kms )
  • Gopal Ganesh Temple

    Temple or Holy Place
    Gopal Ganesh temple is situated surrounded by Greenery at Farmagudi near Ponda at about 26 kms more

    Access

    Ponda ( 4 Kms ), Panjim ( 26 Kms ), South Goa ( 26 Kms ), North Goa ( 36 Kms )
  • Arossim Beach

    View Point
    Arossim Beach is an idyllic beach in South Goa (between Colva and the Airport) and home to more

    Access

    Madgaon ( 9 Kms ), South Goa ( 13 Kms )
  • Sal River

    Lake or Riverside
    Sal River in South Goa opens near Cavelossim and Betul before meeting Arabian Sea. The entire more

    Access

    South Goa ( 14 Kms ), Madgaon ( 14 Kms )
  • Walking and Bird watching in Chorla Ghat

    Activity, View Point, Natural Wonders
    Chorla Ghats is a tropical rainforest area full of Birds, Butterflies, spontaneous waterfalls and more

    Access

    Chorla Ghats
  • Bondla Zoo

    Activity, Zoo
    Bondla Zoo is located within Bondla reserve forest area and is home to many birds and animals more

    Access

    Ponda ( 20 Kms ), Mollem ( 20 Kms ), Dudhsagar ( 30 Kms ), Panjim ( 38 Kms ), Madgaon ( 50 Kms )
  • River cruise on Mandowi offers a range of hour long cruise with entertainment of a live band and more

    Access

    Panjim ( 5 Kms ), North Goa ( 15 Kms )
  • Chapora Fort

    View Point
    16th Century fort ruins offering stunning views of the Arabian Sea. Chapora is a popular evening more

    Access

    Anjuna ( 5 Kms ), North Goa ( 10 Kms ), Morjim ( 10 Kms )
  • Zuari River Boat Ride is one of the popular activity for bird watchers to Karmali and Mollem area. more

    Access

    Karmali ( 17 Kms ), Panjim ( 17 Kms ), South Goa ( 17 Kms ), Ponda ( 22 Kms ), North Goa ( 27 Kms ), Mollem ( 50 Kms )