Old Goa
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Mi Do
96 contributions
Feb 2023
"Old Goa" is a place that is protected by UNESCO. That's probably why it's always clean and beautiful here. Everything here was built by the Portuguese, so all the churches and temples here are Catholic. In general, it's nice to wander around Old Goa...
Written 28 August 2023
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Andrew D
Singapore, Singapore396 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
Together with Fountainhas, the Old Goa is the essential experience everyone must do before leaving the state. It is packed with UNESCO-listed churches which are honestly among some of the very best I have ever seen in the world.
Written 27 May 2023
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Manish B
Jaipur, India1,329 contributions
Jun 2022
Old goa is a glimpse of the old Portuguese culture and architecture. Bog beautiful churches and building to visit and see the old glory.
Written 22 June 2022
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srgoyal
Mumbai, India36 contributions
May 2022
If you are history lover or like to visit places of culture then Old Goa is the destination for you. Beautiful old architecture huge churches and beautifully maintained buildings. You will love to spend 4 to 5 hours at this place.
Written 11 May 2022
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Subhash
3 contributions
Nov 2021 • Friends
Nice Place, very neat and clean , locality is not is not much more crowd, many times I visited this place, feel much relaxing.
Written 16 November 2021
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Sandy_JSR
Jamshedpur, India1,565 contributions
Feb 2020
North Goa houses most popular and crowded beaches like Baga, Calungute etc. and numerous pubs & restaurants and thereby becomes first choice for the tourists. On the other hand, South (Old) Goa contains several famous and heritage churches including Basilica of Bom Jesus which contains the relics of Saint Francis Xavier, Se Cathedral, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, etc. These churches are generally noiseless. We stayed at North Goa and hired a vehicle for a day trip to South Goa that included visit of Old Goa churches, Panjim city and its beaches etc. Old Goa is a lovely city with rich history and heritage. It was worth taking a break from crowded beachside to witness rich history and heritage of Old Goa.
Written 23 June 2020
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MelMul
London, UK158 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
I took a e-bike tour, which was definitely worth it to understand exactly what it was that I was seeing. A beautiful, culturally and historically rich location.
Written 10 February 2020
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Natalia M
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan51 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Museum is not so interesting but old cathedral, ancient buildings, tomb stones are amazing. You can touch and feel the history
Written 25 January 2020
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Kuku
United Kingdom3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Beautiful place from the round about between Panaji and Margao place is all about beautiful churches and old architectures were u can see the beauty of old vintage builds holy place we’re u would find the relics of saint Xavier
Written 24 January 2020
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Soumyajit Saha
Kolkata (Calcutta), India399 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
Old Goa is a very beautiful place to visit. It is a party hub of India. People should visit this place while visiting Mumbai.
Written 17 January 2020
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Sherine R
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What to visit in goa
Need city tour
Orlando B
London, UK26 contributions
I did everything with the same driver. I just met a taxi driver and asked for the price to visit Bondla wildlife sanctuary the next day. From then on I did everything with him and I would pay for each tour I would do with him. I didn't think it would be necessary to do these group city tours. But you can also try those ones, especially if you're staying in an hotel. I've been told that they have leaflets advertising lots of things to do in Goa. But honestly, once you're there, you'll find lots of things to do.
Rushikesh B
Bhavnagar, India2 contributions
I am planning visiting goa for 1st April to 4april 2018 can you suggest 4 day inventry ??
Nanditasr
Bengaluru, India78 contributions
Please specify the age group of all the travellers in your group.
murphymj
White Rock, Canada82 contributions
We are on a cruise ship and will be spending 1 Day in Goa. What are the suggestions of what should do and see? We like to do walking tours and also take in some of the culture...especially food markets and tasting some of the native food. We are 4 active seniors. Thanks for any suggestions. We will be there in early April.
PhillipSA101
Herolds Bay, South Africa109 contributions
You have to be more specific on where in Goa will you be? To give an idea, Goa airport to the best beaches is a 3 hours drive! Goa is more known for its beautiful beaches and cheap liquor than anything else but they are far apart.
If the ship docks in the capital city Panjim (Panaji), which sounds the more obvious, you basically have two options:
Option 1: In Old Goa you can see many churches and monuments that are really worthwhile. It is however about an hour's drive from the harbor area and city center. You can use the red hop-on-hop-off bus (it passes the port every hour) to get there and it is rather cheap. They will also hand you all the information on things to see in Old Goa (brochures and information leaflets) on the bus. Once there you can walk from one church to the other and there is a small market there as well. This will however take up your entire day. Once finished you hop on the bus and travel back to the port again.
Option 2: Walk a few minutes to the Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception or ask any taxi to take you there, and from there walk down the street (markets) and do some shopping and experience the culture. A little behind the church there is Venite restaurant where you should have lunch. This should also keep you busy the entire day but with regard to other things in Panjim there is really not much more to see or experience in one day.
Enjoy!
mirolizzie
New Delhi, India
Hi! What would be the best travel package including hotels to Goa from delhi for a week's vacation? Which month would be the best?
sumapuranik
Panjim, India1,274 contributions
Hi actually I don't know.we r living here.Its better you book online hotel which having breakfast included.The will arrange taxi.Or you will get North Goa n south Goa trip buses.If you are non vegetarian you will get good food outside'.No bargain here.Buy cashew nuts.Taxis are little high prices.Hotel fidalgo is better for family.
Bamboopearl
California67 contributions
Is the dress code in Goa different than other places. Especially on beaches etc. we are arriving in Chennai on the 10 the and making our way to Goa via a private car... have read a lot about conservative dress and so forth. We will be staying at the Park Hyatt there
Kaypeemat
Panjim, India3 contributions
There is no special dress code for Goa. Normal beach wear on the beaches and modest dressing at religious places as in any other location.
hi our 4 friends are planning to come to vasco on may 21-26 which are the best tourist spots to visit there plz suggest me good places
SydneyPinto
Goa, India45 contributions
Hi
Now it all depends what your friends like
You have the following choices :
Beaches - All over North and South Goa
Churches and Temples
Some of the Best Churches and Temples are in Goa
Old Goa is a must visit place - The Christian Saint St Francis Xavier is placed her for centuries and undisputed must visit destination for all tourist
The Mangeshi temple at Ponda is perhaps one of the oldest Temple and visited by all
Spice and Botanical Garden - that is if you can have the luxury of several hours
The River Cruises in the Night at Panjim
Casinos also at Panjim and the Panjim belt
Food - Seafood and I mean prepared the local way is simply yummy - I won't suggest names of restaurants coz that may be a biased view
If Vegetarian - stick to exclusive veg restaurants coz you may be disappointed elsewhere
Vasco is a very crowded city - Mormugao harbor is next door - you can see the entire harbor on your drive from Vasco to Mormugao
There are Markets in every city - Margao And Mapuca are the best markets where you can actually spend half a day just window shopping
On Fridays is Mapuca Market day - you are bound to step on someones foot several times
Hope your friends enjoy themselves
Hello people 4 of us are planning for goa.... From 7th Feb to 10th Feb.... Which r the best places to visit
Jignesh P
18 contributions
Calangute or candolim beach are best place to stay and enjoy water sports u can hire 1 day tour package for visitinf south and north goa best place to see in south goa is church mangeshi temple and have a ferry ride in evening
Manansil C
7 contributions
I am planning to visit Goa from 11th to 18th 'March 2017.
Can you suggest a itinerary for a 7 days trip in Goa ?
I want to visit beachs both in North & South Goa. 1 day visit to panjim,Old Goa & also like to take a evening cruise in sea at Panjim.
Sachin
National Capital Territory of Delhi, India143 contributions
Hi,
7 days is a good enough time for Goa and you can see a lot and relax too.
I'd suggest starting from South Goa. You can spend 2 quiet days at Agonda beach which is ranked in top ten beaches of Asia and is absolutely serene.
From there you can go on to Panjim which is a good two day trip to explore the local food and culture of Goa. Old Goa is also very close to Panjim and is a day trip of few hours.
The last three days you can stay in Mandrem which is one of the best beaches in North Goa since most other beaches are very crowded and not that clean.
Hope that helps :)
Weather in Goa in September
adil-marawala
Vadodara, India213 contributions
Hi,
its actually off season in September in Goa... But this is the itme when you will find the nature at its most pristine, with light showers in morning and evening, lush greenery, cloudy and breezy weather to ride around on a bike or open jeep, choppy waves, good for a surf board run
The place will be less crowded, some popular establishments even close out or re-model thier joints for the prime season starting in October but that doesnt mean there will be no nightlife..
the best food and dine places will be open and finding a seat will be easier, prices will be cheaper to boot... So will the taxi and scooter hire charges be less... Best part, hotels will be at half price and will throw in better amenities as addons
Pubs like Curlies, Titos, hype etc will be up and running through the wee hours of night.. If you are local, you will take heart to know even foreign visitors will be swarming the lanes of goa in this time.
I have been to goa in virtually all seasons and i feel August-October is the best time to be in Goa. Nature at its best, people at their friendliest and laziest, food at its yummiest.
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Old Goa:
- CULTURAL & HISTORIC DAY TOUR ATTRACTIONS - Churches, Temples & Spice Plantation (From £79.03)
- Explore the Best of North Goa by Car (Guided Full Day City Sightseeing Tour) (From £106.90)
- Walk Through the Ruins of Old Goa (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour) (From £9.72)
- Local tour of Goa (From £39.51)
- Private Photo Session with a Local Photographer in Goa (From £219.69)
- Hotels near Old Goa:
- (0.17 mi) COTTAGE ON THE RIVER BANKS
- (0.19 mi) PETER'S BAY
- (0.21 mi) Old Goa Residency
- (0.68 mi) The Postcard Velha
- (0.25 mi) La Grande Residencia Old Goa
- Restaurants near Old Goa:
- (0.18 mi) Garrafo Bar
- (0.25 mi) Greenyard Restaurant
- (0.22 mi) Annapurna Restaurant
- (0.07 mi) Goa
- (6.26 mi) Copperleaf Panaji
- Attractions near Old Goa:
- (0.07 mi) Basilica of Bom Jesus
- (0.05 mi) Church of St. Francis of Assissi
- (0.10 mi) The Archaeological Museum, Old Goa
- (0.14 mi) Se Cathedral
- (0.12 mi) Church and Monastery of St Augustine