Goa International Airport 13 min
Majorda Beach (38 min.) Destination for water sports & relaxing with rentable loungers & food shacks selling Goan fare. Se Cathedral (44 min.) Roman Catholic place of worship built by Portuguese colonialists and still hosting regular services. Aguada Fort (1 hr 11) 1612 Portuguese fortress offering ocean views & an abandoned lighthouse erected in 1864. Calangute Beach (1 hr 9.) Big popular beach with water sports such as boating water skiing & parasailing plus food stalls. Auto Service (6 min) Basilica Of Bom Jesus (44 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. Vasco Paulo Travels Near Railway Station (4 min) Colva Beach (45 min.) Sprawling scenic beachfront lined with open-air eateries bars & nightspots overlooking the sea. Sinquerim Beach (1 hr 7) Picturesque swimming & water-sports destination convenient to resorts & close to historic fort. Goa Museum (43 min.) Opened in 1996 this state museum features exhibits on the history & culture of Goa. Immaculate Conception Church (45 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. Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (1 hr 9.) Large area of mangrove swamp with a paved walkway & watchtower for visitors to observe birds. Fontainhas (45 min.) Classic Portuguese-style architecture gives this neighborhood a distinct look & feel. Baina Beach (5 min.) Goan handicrafts water sports & ayurvedic massages in sandy beaches with nearby churches. |