Goa International Airport 12 min
Aguada Fort (1 hr 11) 1612 Portuguese fortress offering ocean views & an abandoned lighthouse erected in 1864. Goa Museum (43 min.) Opened in 1996 this state museum features exhibits on the history & culture of Goa. Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (1 hr 8.) Large area of mangrove swamp with a paved walkway & watchtower for visitors to observe birds. Immaculate Conception Church (44 min.) Completed in 1609 this Baroque-style Catholic church with a grand facade sits atop a small hill. Baga Beach (1 hr 13.) Busy beach & recreation area with water sports eateries bars nightspots & a festive atmosphere. Reis Magos Fort (54 min.) This restored 16th-century fort offers sweeping river & sea views along with a cultural center. Basilica Of Bom Jesus (43 min.) Completed in 1605 this Baroque Catholic church contains the tomb of Saint Francis Xavier. Colva Beach (45 min.) Sprawling scenic beachfront lined with open-air eateries bars & nightspots overlooking the sea. Majorda Beach (37 min.) Destination for water sports & relaxing with rentable loungers & food shacks selling Goan fare. Calangute Beach (1 hr 9.) Big popular beach with water sports such as boating water skiing & parasailing plus food stalls. Vasco Paulo Travels Near Railway Station (1 min) Fontainhas (44 min.) Classic Portuguese-style architecture gives this neighborhood a distinct look & feel. Baina Beach (7 min.) Goan handicrafts water sports & ayurvedic massages in sandy beaches with nearby churches. Se Cathedral (44 min.) Roman Catholic place of worship built by Portuguese colonialists and still hosting regular services. Sinquerim Beach (1 hr 6) Picturesque swimming & water-sports destination convenient to resorts & close to historic fort. |