Fontainhas
Fontainhas
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- Shoeb AliBangalore District, India76 contributionsShort walk down the StreetA short walk down street (u shaped). Not comparable with french quarters in Pondicherry. take an auto from "church of immaculate conception" as the parking is issue here and walking down here means a lot in hot sun. Note: there is paid parking at church of immaculate conception (road in front). cafe "Panjim Inn" is at side of this place where you can grab food/chilled beer (heritage building).Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 30 October 2023
- sunlight1000Bengaluru, India502 contributionsFountain of history at FountainhasFontainhas is steeped in Goan history. Interesting narrow streets with colorful buildings which has residents even today. It’s a popular tourist haunt. But I felt sorry for some of the residents who have lost their privacy because of intrusive tourists like us taking photos. It has interesting streets like January 31st Street, the Pizza Hut I stumbled across by chance was happily situated in one of the old colonial Portuguese buildings. I don’t think a visit to Panjim will be complete without a trip to Fountainhas.Visited November 2023Travelled soloWritten 29 November 2023
- ravi311Dubai, United Arab Emirates705 contributionsPortuguese settlement of the pastThe narrow streets and the colourful houses were "frozen in the past". A good place to walk and absorb history. Take time to notice the house designs, the cock on the roof and the old water wells. Can be hot and humid during summer.Visited November 2023Travelled with familyWritten 30 November 2023
- hiscamherbackpackNoida, India329 contributionsMust visit to FountainhaasFountainhaas is an colorful locality full of Latin quarters. You can park you scooty in the parking area near church and explore entire area on foot which is best option. Almost all photo spots will be busy always so you will have to wait to click some pictures. It is totally worth , click some amazing pictures and have some food at any of the cafe located here.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 30 December 2023
- GrandTour069725840751 contributionAmazingly beautiful ! Waiting to be experienced and exploredIt is a treasure trove of history. The vibrant colours of the houses with their very own history truly gives each house it's personality. The Make It Happen Team with story teller Ms. Petulla gave insights and vivid descriptions of the Latin Quarter Fontainhas. The historically connected Solar Andrade House with it's detailed narrative of yesteryears brought out by host Airito Andrade made it very special. The music completed a memorable eveningVisited January 2024Travelled with familyWritten 25 January 2024
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ShvRm_Traveller
Goa, India577 contributions
Dec 2019
This is literally the old quarter of Panaji city, where the old buildings from the Portuguese era have been preserved in their original condition. Almost all the buildings are in use as houses, business establishments and schools. Few new constructions have also come up in between.
Since there has been no redevelopment in the area, the roads have remained very narrow, which were laid to take care of the traffic, when there were hardly any vehicles on the road. In today's time, however, the roads are usually crowded. Parking is also not easily available in the area. So it is advisable for visitors to walk through this area. Fontainhas is walking distance from Panaji Bus Stand.
The area gets its name from a natural Fresh Water Stream located in the area.
Since there has been no redevelopment in the area, the roads have remained very narrow, which were laid to take care of the traffic, when there were hardly any vehicles on the road. In today's time, however, the roads are usually crowded. Parking is also not easily available in the area. So it is advisable for visitors to walk through this area. Fontainhas is walking distance from Panaji Bus Stand.
The area gets its name from a natural Fresh Water Stream located in the area.
Written 31 January 2020
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ghoomboom
New Delhi, India104 contributions
Feb 2020
Just near to Old Secretariate in Panaji, This locality is an Portuguese enclave in Goa with a small chapel by the same name. Visit this area if you want to experience a true feel of Portuguese houses and a small colony. Very serene and calm, the houses are beautifully built with a characteristic design and even the plates bearing the name and house numbers are in similar style and very typical of the set up. We visited the area in the afternoon and the chapel was closed. A very soothing experience roaming around the small alleys of a beautiful and small colony that takes you back into the medieval Portuguese era. Do visit this area to have a very calming and soothing experience.
Written 23 February 2020
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Ramona Arena
Zürich386 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
I definitely recommend going on a sleepy lazy Sunday, around 4:30/5pm when the sun isn't too strong, the shops are shut and there's not too many people. It's a beautiful charming walk, through narrow lanes, old architecture and beautifully painted villas. You get a feel for what life must have been like in the Portuguese days. Definitely do go on a weekday too, and check out the cute boutique stores, quaint restaurants, cafes and guest houses.
Written 26 July 2021
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Suyash Tilak
Mumbai, India38 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
This used to be a beautiful place especially for photography and videos. But nowadays the residents are not very friendly and don’t allow cooking photos and videos out side their walls. The bright coloured walls give you an European experience but unfortunately you can’t shoot photos or videos wherever you like.
Even though it’s a holiday destination and most people consider Goa and Panjim as vacation places. And the tourism industry is main source of income. I think people need to be sensible travellers if you are causing nuisance to residents they will be less friendly eventually.
Even though it’s a holiday destination and most people consider Goa and Panjim as vacation places. And the tourism industry is main source of income. I think people need to be sensible travellers if you are causing nuisance to residents they will be less friendly eventually.
Written 28 December 2021
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Geeta M
Mumbai, India202 contributions
Feb 2022
Fontainhas, Goa's Latin Quarter, is a quaint, beautiful part of Panjim city. Its lanes are flanked by vibrant, colourful Portuguese style villas with wrought iron balconies. They are remnants of Portuguese colonial times. The names of the lanes have links to important dates, eg. Rua 31 de Janeira (31st January Road) is named after the day when Portugal got independence from Spain on January 31, 1640. It is best to explore Fontainhas on foot, seeing rows of colourful houses and cottages, quaint bakeries, cafes and art galleries dotting the area. Some of the must visit spots in Fontainhas are St Sebastian Chapel, Afonso Guest House, Velha Goa Galleria (for hand painted azulejo tiles and ceramics), Peacock Steps, Joseph's Bar, Maruti Temple atop Altinho Hill. Some of the famous places to eat in Fontainhas are Viva Panjim and Verandah Panjim Inn.
Written 28 March 2022
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GrandTour06972584075
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Jan 2024 • Family
It is a treasure trove of history. The vibrant colours of the houses with their very own history truly gives each house it's personality.
The Make It Happen Team with story teller Ms. Petulla gave insights and vivid descriptions of the Latin Quarter Fontainhas.
The historically connected Solar Andrade House with it's detailed narrative of yesteryears brought out by host Airito Andrade made it very special. The music completed a memorable evening
The Make It Happen Team with story teller Ms. Petulla gave insights and vivid descriptions of the Latin Quarter Fontainhas.
The historically connected Solar Andrade House with it's detailed narrative of yesteryears brought out by host Airito Andrade made it very special. The music completed a memorable evening
Written 25 January 2024
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romeer s
Mumbai, India269 contributions
Dec 2019
One of the bestest locations to visit in Goa.
In these few years one only sees Goa for its beaches and has forgotten its history.
The Portuguese History.
But the locals have still conserved that beautiful history in this little area of around 3 to 4 kms.
Here you can walk through the beautiful houses which were made and designed by the Portuguese. And few are being reconstructed.
But the best part is that here you would still find the Goan flavour, Goan Culture, people their dressing style ones which you wanna see and learn from.
Here you would imagine yourself into some wall paint advertisement as they are all different green blue yellow and other shades.
In short when in Goa please remove time to visit here, it’s totally worth if you are in Goa for pictures for social media then this area will give u loads of pics trust me, just visit place you won’t regret.
In these few years one only sees Goa for its beaches and has forgotten its history.
The Portuguese History.
But the locals have still conserved that beautiful history in this little area of around 3 to 4 kms.
Here you can walk through the beautiful houses which were made and designed by the Portuguese. And few are being reconstructed.
But the best part is that here you would still find the Goan flavour, Goan Culture, people their dressing style ones which you wanna see and learn from.
Here you would imagine yourself into some wall paint advertisement as they are all different green blue yellow and other shades.
In short when in Goa please remove time to visit here, it’s totally worth if you are in Goa for pictures for social media then this area will give u loads of pics trust me, just visit place you won’t regret.
Written 12 January 2020
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Devendra G
India1,046 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
I had seen videos all over social media portals with great review of the place. While the area is beautiful and has an old city charm to the same, it gets spoiled by the fact the place is overcrowded, plus when we visited the lanes were full of traffic and there was hardly any place to walk. I would not recommend a visit.
Written 5 January 2024
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Debabrata G
Mumbai, India624 contributions
Feb 2022
We had a few hours before heading out to the airport at Goa today. Fontainhas was highly recommended by a friend of ours. Truly nice setting - the houses and eateries very well maintained. I am told that they have been repainting the houses after every monsoon. There were a couple of really nice places to eat. A couple of ice cream parlours. The Gitanjali gallery was closed for some reason today - so we missed it. There is a walk which is organised - starts at 10 am and at 3:30 pm. Worth a visit.
Written 25 February 2022
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AshwinGarde
Pune, India37 contributions
Nov 2020
A place to stroll and adore the old buildings, the little eateries, the feel real Goa, its culture. The area is small yet it is large! Each nook has a history, each corner has a story. It's a place where you must take it slow and let the surrounding seep in deep.
Written 14 December 2020
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Not immediate vicinity. You will have to walk if you really want to explore the place and its neighbourhood. We did not face much problem as we used a cab.
Written 8 May 2024
No, it is free to walk around
Written 22 October 2021
Is there any specific time in a day when we can visit for a walk?
Written 18 December 2020
Looks good throughout the day. Early mornings or before sunset would be ideal
Written 28 December 2020
what are the best hotels to stay near Fontainhas, Panjim, Goa?
Written 8 October 2020
Where do i find the coloroured steps not the ones near the temple
Written 23 February 2019
you can find them at the right of the chapel of S. Sebastiao. there is a small square and those stairs go up to Altinho. enjoy!
Written 1 March 2019
Why is the tour advertised at US $60, and, when you go to the checkout page, the fee is $200?
Written 11 February 2018
not in my control. you need to chk with the Web site.
Written 19 April 2018
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