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Reis Magos Church

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The Reis Magos Church is positioned about six miles from the beach in the little hamlet of Reis Magos located on the banks of the Mandovi River in Panaji. Considered one of the oldest churches of Goa, Reis Magos was dedicated to the Three Wise Men of the Christmas story namely Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar. Built in 1555, the church has a brightly painted portico visible from across the river. Two former Viceroys of Goa were buried in this church. Franciscan friars, who were in charge of missionary work for the area, took reins of the church and founded a small seminary here. The highlight of the bright and extraordinary interiors of the church is the multihued wooden ceiling depicting the Three Wise Men bearing gifts to Baby Jesus, which is the focus of the intricately carved and painted reredos behind the high altar. The church becomes vivacious every year on 6th January, on the occasion of the Fiesta de los Tres Reyes Magos. Local youth of the village enact the part of ...
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Torda Creek

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Torda creek is one of the beautiful places in goa which is not known by all !😍 It is just the right place to have morning walks or runs on the footpath along the lakeside ! This is the favourite place of the local villagers  of porvorim .✨✨ Torda is a lovely place to hangout with friends in the evening !
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The Chapel of St Sebastian

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The Chapel of St Sebastian At a distance of 2 km from Panjim Kadamba Bus Stand, 30 km from Vasco Da Gama Railway Station and 1 km from Fontainhas, Chapel of St. Sebastian is situated in Panjim City of North Goa. The Chapel of St Sebastian is a popular tourist attraction in Goa, built in 1818. This chapel is dedicated to St. Sebastian. In earlier days, people were troubled with the disease of pests and plagues, which was very frequent in Salcette area. They turned for help to St Sebastian who treated them through his mediation and miraculous interventions. This chapel has a small nave with an adjoining narrow corridor with a staircase leading to the choir. This whitewashed church has a striking crucifix which originally stood in the Palace of Inquisition in Old Goa. In the crucifix Christ's eyes are opened. Locals say that the crucifix adorning this church is magical and has the power to punish troublemakers and reward good people.
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ATAL SETU

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ATAL SETU The Majestic Atal Setu at night😍💗 This beautiful bridge over the mandovi river looks stunning at night and offers picturesque view of the surroundings.🌉 . The view from the capital city panjim is eye pleasing 😍💗 the Atal Setu Bridge was inaugurated on Sunday, January 27. . It's the Third Mandovi bridge, Which is also know as "ATAL SETHU" is a cable bridge over the Mandovi river in between Panjim & Porvorim , in Goa India.Construction of the bridge began in 2014 after Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid down the foundation stone of the bridge. The bridge connects areas from Pundalik Nagar to Merces Junction and covers a length of 5.13 kilometers. In case you’re wondering why the bridge was built, the reason was to expand the already massive NH66 that goes through Goa and to ease up traffic conditions in many parts of the state. The existing two bridges over the Mandovi river were deemed inadequate as per the government and hence, they decided t...
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Vagator Beach

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Vagator Beach The Vagator is one of the most beautiful beaches in North Goa in the Bardez taluka. Twenty-one kilometres and just about a half an hour’s drive from Panaji the beach itself is made of two beaches- Ozran and Tambduki. Vagator has a tranquil coastline with white sands and azure water. There are cliffs with red soil and palm trees. The rocky and secluded beach is known for its rave culture. Previously frequented by foreigners, it is now popular with Indian tourists too. If you prefer the quiet and seclusion to the crowd, the Vagator beach is perfect for you. You can watch the sun set over the beach from the rocks or lay down your blanket and have a picnic lunch with your loved one. The beach is also perfect for a quiet evening walk, with the calm only broken by waves crashing over the rocks or a seagull quacking overhead. Also known for the hippie culture, the beach is home to rave parties. The Sunburn festival recently shifted its venue to this beach. There are ...
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Parra Coconut Tree Road

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PARRA COCONUT TREE ROAD  Remember the pristine narrow roads lined with palm trees on either side, of the Dear Zindagi fame? 😍😍That’s the Parra road for you! On your google map search for St. Anne’s Church in Parra and you’ll easily spot the road. Lined with palm trees, and overlooking fields on both sides, this road that you’d have often spotted in films and TV series like Four More Shots Please!, is off of the main highway, it is one of the prettiest, most picturesque roads in Goa.😍🌴 The roads of Parra Village is best known for its scenic road lined with coconut trees. 😍 It is one of the most amazing places in goa to have morning or evening walks with friends and family 🌴😍  The sunrises and sunsets at parra coconut tree road is mesmerizing.😍 THANK YOU
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Miramar Beach

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Miramar Beach listed amongst the most popular beaches of Goa due to its location. Located in the Capital of Goa; it is very easily accessible by the tourists as well as the locals. Named Porta de Gaspar Dias by the Portuguese; today it is called Miramar beach. This beach is also a hot spot to celebrate local festivals. Clean, filled with soft sand; it is quite a destination for evening walks and early morning strolls. Its a locals den; so there is nothing much on the beach itself as far as water sports activities are concerned.  Walk, swim and play on the sand – that is something which locals as well as tourists like to do here. A number of local shops selling souvenir items are lined up in one corner of the beach. You can shop for local stuff here, but nothing exotic. If you wish to buy something different then you have to walk to the main market of Panjim. The best thing to do here is take morning and evening walks and try out th...
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