Goa International Airport 1 hr 6
Immaculate Conception Church (28 min.) Completed in 1609 this Baroque-style Catholic church with a grand facade sits atop a small hill. Reis Magos Fort (19 min.) This restored 16th-century fort offers sweeping river & sea views along with a cultural center. Baga Beach (12 min.) Busy beach & recreation area with water sports eateries bars nightspots & a festive atmosphere. Ashvem Beach (41 min.) Swimming & sunbathing along a stretch of coastline with fine sand hotels & restaurants. Chapora Fort (26 min.) History Fontainhas (29 min.) Classic Portuguese-style architecture gives this neighborhood a distinct look & feel. Aguada Fort (18 min) 1612 Portuguese fortress offering ocean views & an abandoned lighthouse erected in 1864. Anjuna Flea Market (20 min.) Time-tested beachfront flea market open Wednesdays selling eclectic goods including handmade items. Sinquerim Beach (13 min) Picturesque swimming & water-sports destination convenient to resorts & close to historic fort. Dona Paula Beach (39 min.) This bay area is a tourism destination with a resort & restaurants in a one-time fishing village. Basilica Of Bom Jesus (36 min.) Completed in 1605 this Baroque Catholic church contains the tomb of Saint Francis Xavier. Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (53 min.) Large area of mangrove swamp with a paved walkway & watchtower for visitors to observe birds. Chapora Beach (25 min.) Tranquil white-sand beach with coconut palms & adjacent shops selling handicrafts. |