Goa International Airport 13 min
Vasco Paulo Travels Near Railway Station (1 min) Immaculate Conception Church (44 min.) Completed in 1609 this Baroque-style Catholic church with a grand facade sits atop a small hill. Se Cathedral (44 min.) Roman Catholic place of worship built by Portuguese colonialists and still hosting regular services. Fontainhas (44 min.) Classic Portuguese-style architecture gives this neighborhood a distinct look & feel. Calangute Beach (1 hr 9.) Big popular beach with water sports such as boating water skiing & parasailing plus food stalls. Majorda Beach (38 min.) Destination for water sports & relaxing with rentable loungers & food shacks selling Goan fare. Baga Beach (1 hr 13.) Busy beach & recreation area with water sports eateries bars nightspots & a festive atmosphere. Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (1 hr 9.) Large area of mangrove swamp with a paved walkway & watchtower for visitors to observe birds. Colva Beach (45 min.) Sprawling scenic beachfront lined with open-air eateries bars & nightspots overlooking the sea. Basilica Of Bom Jesus (43 min.) Completed in 1605 this Baroque Catholic church contains the tomb of Saint Francis Xavier. Reis Magos Fort (54 min.) This restored 16th-century fort offers sweeping river & sea views along with a cultural center. Baina Beach (5 min.) Goan handicrafts water sports & ayurvedic massages in sandy beaches with nearby churches. Goa Museum (43 min.) Opened in 1996 this state museum features exhibits on the history & culture of Goa. Sinquerim Beach (1 hr 7) Picturesque swimming & water-sports destination convenient to resorts & close to historic fort. Aguada Fort (1 hr 11) 1612 Portuguese fortress offering ocean views & an abandoned lighthouse erected in 1864. |