Places to visit in
Goa
Goa is known for its beaches.
Besides the beaches there are many other places to visit in Goa. The following
are the major tourist attraction places to visit in Goa.
11) Beaches
in Goa
22) Temples
in Goa
33) Wildlife
Sanctuaries in Goa
44) Spice
Plantations in Goa
55) Waterfalls
in Goa
66) Forts
in Goa
77) Churches
in Goa
88) Flea
Markets in Goa
99) Goa
State Museum
1) Beaches in Goa
Beaches in North Goa
It is convenient to stay in Panjim or Mapusa if you
plan to visit beaches in Goa in North Goa. Distance between beaches in Goa and nearest
city is provided below. Distance between the city of Panjim and city of Mapusa
is 13 km.
Arambol Beach is located in
the Pernem Taluka and is 22 km from Mapusa city and 36 km from Panjim city.
Morjim Beach is located in the
Pernem Taluka and is 15 km from Mapusa city and 29 km from Panjim city.
Vagator Beach is located in
the Bardez Taluka and is 10 km from Mapusa city and 22 km from Panjim city.
Anjuna Beach is located in the
Bardez Taluka and is 9 km from Mapusa city and 21 km from Panjim city.
Baga Beach is located in the Bardez
Taluka and is 9 km from Mapusa city and 18.7 km from Panjim city.
Calangute Beach is located in
the Bardez Taluka and is 9 km from Mapusa city and 15.8 km from Panjim city.
Sinquerim Beach is located in
the Bardez Taluka and is 13 km from Mapusa city and 14.3 km from Panjim city.
Candolim Beach is located in
the Bardez Taluka and is 11 km from Mapusa city and 14.1 km from Panjim city.
Siridao Beach is located in the Tiswadi Taluka and is 19 km from
Mapusa city and 10 km from Panjim city.
Beaches in South Goa :
It is convenient to stay in Margao if you plan to
visit beaches in Goa in South Goa.
Distance between beaches in Goa and nearest city is
provided below.
Velsao Beach is located in the
Salcete Taluka and is 15 km from Margao city.
Utorda Beach is located in the
Salcete Taluka and is 10 km from Margao city.
Majorda Beach is located in
the Salcete Taluka and is 9.4 km from Margao city.
Colva Beach is located in the
Salcete Taluka and is 7 km from Margao city.
Sernabatim Beach is located in
the Salcete Taluka and is 7.7 km from Margao city.
Benaulim Beach is located in
the Salcete Taluka and is 6.4 km from Margao city.
Varca Beach is located in the
Salcete Taluka and is 9.2 km from Margao city.
Mobor Beach is located in the
Salcete Taluka and is 17 km from Margao city.
Agonda Beach is located in the
Canacona Taluka and is 37.5 km from Margao city.
Palolem Beach is located in the Canacona Taluka and is 37 km from
Margao city.
2) Temples in Goa
Places to visit in Goa should also include the temples.
Most of the Temples in Goa are located in South Goa and it is convenient to
stay in Margao city.
Major tourist attraction Temples in Goa are the following;
Shantadurga Temple located in
Kavlem, Ponda
Ramnath Temple located in
Ramnathi, Ponda
Manguesh Temple located in
Mangueshi, Ponda
Wamaneshwar Temple located in
Dhavlim, Ponda
Mahalaxmi Temple located in
Bandora, Ponda
Mahalsa Temple located in
Mardol, Ponda
Shantadurga Fatorpekarin Temple
located in Fatorpa, Quepem
Shantadurga Cuncolikarin Temple
located in Fatorpa, Quepem
Shantadurga Balikarin Temple located
in Bali, Quepem
Shantadurga Temple located in Paroda,
Salcete Taluka
Damodar Temple located in
Zambaulim, Sanguem Taluka
Tambdi Surla Temple located in
Sanguem Taluka
Mallikarjun Temple located in
Canacona Taluka
Datta Temple located in
Sanquelim, Bicholim Taluka. This Temple is not in South Goa.
Brahma Temple located in
Sattari Taluka. This Temple is not in South Goa.
3)
Wildlife
Sanctuaries in Goa
Places to visit in Goa should also include the Wildlife Sanctuaries.
Mollem National Park and Bhagwan
Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary
The Mollem National Park and Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife
Sanctuary is located in Mollem, Sanguem Taluka. Ponda city is 29 Km away. The
Sanctuary is a protected 240 sq.km area along the western ghats. The Sanctuary
offers a plethora of wildlife and nature.
Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
The Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary is located 20 km east of
Ponda and 38 km from Margao city. Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary has an area of 8
sq.km.
Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
The Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Canacona
Taluka and 10 km from Chaudi town. Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary has an area of 86
sq.km and has a dense forest of tall trees.
Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
The 1.8 sq.km Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is located
on an island in the Mandovi river, on the western tip of Chorao Island and is 5
km from Panjim city. One has to take a ferry from Ribandar which is 4 km from
Panjim city. The Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary has a thick layer of mangrove
forest and is flocked with local and migratory birds.
Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary
The 208 sq.km Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary is located in
Sanguem Taluka near the village of Valpoi and is approximately 52 km from
Panjim city.
Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary
The
Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over 211 sq.km and is located in Sanguem
Taluka and lies between Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary to its north and
Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary to its south. The Margao city is 45 km away and Panjim
city is 75 km away. The Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary is very popular with
nature enthusiasts.
4)
Spice
Plantations in Goa
Places to visit in Goa should also include the Spice
Plantations as these are located in scenic locations.
Sahakari Spice Farm
The Sahakari Spice Farm is located in the village of
Curti in Ponda Taluka. The Sahakari Spice Farm is 2 km from Ponda and occupies
130 acres of land and cultivates fruits and spices.
Savoi Plantations
The Savoi Plantations is located in the village of
Savoi, 25 km from Panjim city and 30 km from Margao city. Bird watching can
also be done at the Savoi Plantations.
Pascoal Organic
Spice Village
Pascoal Organic Spice Village is located in the
village of Khandepar in Ponda Taluka and is 25 km from Margao city and 45 km
from Panjim city. The Pascoal Organic Spice Village covers 20 hectares of land
and is surrounded by forest, bird watching is also done here.
5)
Waterfalls
in Goa
Places to visit in Goa include the waterfalls also.
Dudhsagar waterfalls
Dudhsagar waterfall is a spectacular waterfall and is
located in Sanguem Taluka. A number of private operators offer special trips to
the Dudhsagar waterfalls. There are trains to take you to the Dudhsagar waterfalls
from Margao city and Vasco city. The Dudhsagar waterfall is a must see.
Arvalem Waterfalls
Arvalem waterfalls is located in the village of
Sanquelim in Bicholim Taluka. The Arvalem waterfalls are worth a visit
immediately after the monsoons in the month of October.
6)
Forts
in Goa
Places to visit in Goa include the Forts. These Forts
may not be comparable to the size of Forts in Maharashtra.
Aguada Fort
Aguada Fort is a 1612 built fort of the Portuguese and 18 km from Panjim
city.
Terekhol Fort
Terekhol Fort is located in the Pernem Taluka and is 42 km from Panjim city.
Chapora Fort
Chapora Fort is 10 km from Mapusa city located on a hilltop overlooking
Vagator Beach.
Cabo De Rama
Cabo De Rama Fort is located in the Canacona Taluka and is 30 km from Margao
city.
Reis Magos Fort
Reis Magos Fort is located in the Bardez Taluka and is 10 km from Panjim
city.
Rachol Fort
Rachol Fort is located in the Salcete Taluka and is 4 km from Margao
city.
7)
Churches
in Goa
Places to visit in Goa must include the churches. All
of the churches have a fantastic architecture. There are many churches in Goa.
The following churches are of tourist attraction;
Basilica of Bom Jesus
Basilica of Bom Jesus is located in Old Goa, 10 km from Panjim city. The
Basilica of Bom Jesus holds the mortal remains of Saint Francis Xavier.
Se Cathedral
Se Cathedral Church is located in old Goa. It is the
most celebrated and one of the oldest churches in Goa.
Church of Saint Francis D’Assissi
The Church of Saint Francis D’Assissi is located adjacent to the Se
Cathedral
Church of Saint Cajetan
This large and beautiful church of Saint Cajetan is
located half a kilometer from Se Cathedral.
8)
Flea
Markets in Goa
Places to visit in Goa include the Flea Markets.
Anjuna Flea Market
Anjuna Flea Market is held every Wednesday. The Anjuna
Flea Market was initially started by foreign tourists who wanted to sell off
their belongings such as cameras, watches, perfumes, sunglasses, clothes.
Located near the Anjuna Beach, the Anjuna Flea Market has gained popularity
over a period of time.
Arpora Saturday
Night Bazar
Arpora Saturday Night Bazar is held every Saturday. The
Arpora Saturday Night Bazar is very close to Calangute Beach. The Arpora
Saturday Night Bazar is very popular with the tourist.
9)
Goa
State Museum
Places to visit in Goa includes the Goa State Museum
Goa State Museum is located in Panjim city in the EDC
complex. Some of the Museum collections include religious expression, history
of printing in Goa, furniture, sculpture, Goa’s freedom struggle, lottery
machines etc.
The picture is of a Golden Oriole seen in Goan villages.
