The North Goa tour is conducted from 8:30 AM to 4:00
PM.
We start off with a visit to Fort Aguada. The other places covered
include Saligao Church, Bodgeshwar Temple, Mapusa City (famous for
its weekly Friday bazaar), Vagator Beach and Anjuna Beach. The trip
rounds off with a visit to the Calangute Beach which is close to our
resort and then it’s back to the hotel.
Fort Aguada:
The fort was one of the most important places in Goa and the most
crucial of all forts in Goa. Today it is being used as a jail. It
was built by the Portuguese government in 1612 in order to protect
Old Goa from enemy attacks. A spring within the fort supplied water
to all the ships that called there.
The Church of Mae de Deus at Saligao:
This church is a fine example of gothic architecture. It is located
amidst picturesque surroundings at Saligao in Bardez taluka in North
Goa.It enshrines the statue of Mae de Deus the literal translation
of which is Mother of God. The statue was transferred to Saligao
church from the convent at Old Goa.
Temple of Lord Bodgeshwar:
Located at Mapusa, this temple is one of the important temples in
North Goa.
Mapusa Town:
Mapusa is one of the most important towns of Goa and capital of
the northern taluka
of Bardez. It is well known for its weekly Friday bazaar where one
can buy an extremely wide variety of items ranging from pottery,
plants, decorative items, vegetables and so forth.
Vagator Beach:
Vagator beach with cracked rocks surrounding the beach makes it
an irresistible sight for the visitor. A thick growth of coconut
palms forms an emerald canopy and adds to the beautiful scenery.
This beach has the imposing Chapora Fort as its backdrop.
Anjuna Beach:
It is a very popular beach among foreign tourists and among the
important beaches of Goa. Nowadays more popular for its flea market
every Wednesday.
Calangute Beach:
Calangute Beach, Known as the queen of Goa's beaches lies just a
leisurely 3 minute walk from Hotel Seagull a popular resort located
at Holiday Street. This beach draws thousand of people every year
from all parts of the world. Facilities for water sports and Para
gliding are available here.
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