Goa International Airport 15 min
Se Cathedral (45 min.) Roman Catholic place of worship built by Portuguese colonialists and still hosting regular services. Majorda Beach (39 min.) Destination for water sports & relaxing with rentable loungers & food shacks selling Goan fare. Fontainhas (46 min.) Classic Portuguese-style architecture gives this neighborhood a distinct look & feel. El Monte (11 min) Sinquerim Beach (1 hr 8) Picturesque swimming & water-sports destination convenient to resorts & close to historic fort. Baga Beach (1 hr 14.) Busy beach & recreation area with water sports eateries bars nightspots & a festive atmosphere. Ilha Grande (14 min) Scuba diving snorkeling & fishing are popular activities off of this island with serene beaches. Baina Beach (15 min.) Goan handicrafts water sports & ayurvedic massages in sandy beaches with nearby churches. Immaculate Conception Church (46 min.) Completed in 1609 this Baroque-style Catholic church with a grand facade sits atop a small hill. Calangute Beach (1 hr 10.) Big popular beach with water sports such as boating water skiing & parasailing plus food stalls. Basilica Of Bom Jesus (45 min.) Completed in 1605 this Baroque Catholic church contains the tomb of Saint Francis Xavier. Vasco Paulo Travels Near Railway Station (4 min) Colva Beach (47 min.) Sprawling scenic beachfront lined with open-air eateries bars & nightspots overlooking the sea. Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (1 hr 10.) Large area of mangrove swamp with a paved walkway & watchtower for visitors to observe birds. Vasco I.O.C. (4 min) Reis Magos Fort (55 min.) This restored 16th-century fort offers sweeping river & sea views along with a cultural center. Auto Service (8 min) Aguada Fort (1 hr 13) 1612 Portuguese fortress offering ocean views & an abandoned lighthouse erected in 1864. |