North Goa Highlights

Recommended TOURIST LOCATIONS/SPOTS

Calangute Beach :

  • Popularly known as Queen of beach and also it’s the biggest beach of North Goa
  • Water spot activities like surfing, banana rides, bump rides, catamaran sailing, water skiing, parasailing and paragliding can be explored here
  • Ayurvedic Massages are available in spas which helps in rejuvenation of body and mind
  • Nightlife is the another main attraction of this place

Anjuna Beach:

  • It’s known for its trance parties which happens between oct- April.
  • Flea Market in Anjuna is held all Wednesdays which starts from morning and ends at 7:30pm and on Saturday they have night market.
  • Shopping items include Clothes, jewelry, bags, bedspreads, electronic devices, spices.
  • Water spot activities like surfing, banana rides, parasailing and paragliding .
  • Cafe Lilliput and Curlies Beach Shack Anjuna are the other main attractions in Anjuna

Candolim Beach:

  • It’s one of the clean and calm beach in North Goa
  • Water spot activities like surfing, banana rides, parasailing and paragliding available

Chapora Fort:

  • it was built across Chapora river in 1717 replacing another fort
  • it's Known as ‘Dil chahta hai’ fort
  • Address: Chapora Fort Rd, North Goa, Chapora, Goa 40350
  • Opening hrs : 9 am – 7 pm , No entry fee
  • 10.4kms from Calangute beach

Aguada Fort:

  • Aguada lighthouse & Aguada Jail are the main attractions
  • Fort Aguada Road, Aguada Fort Area, Candolim, Goa 403515
  • opening hrs : 8.30 am – 5.30 pm , No entry fee
  • 6.6kms from Calangute beach

The Church of Mae De Deus:

  • Neo-Gothic Catholic church dedicated to mother of god
  • Address : Chogm Rd, Saligao, Goa, 403511
  • Openings hrs : 9.00am - 12.30pm & 3.00pm to 5.00pm.
  • Mass timing: Mon to Sat – 7.00am and 8.00am & Sun – 7.00am, 8.30am and 9.30am
  • 3.7kms from from Calangute beach

Temple of Bogdeshwara:

  • it's dedicated to Baba Kanakeshwara
  • Calangute - Mapusa Rd, Mapusa, Goa, 403507
  • 8kms from Calangute beach

TIPS & ADVISES

  • Only 2 full bottles of liquor are allowed per vehicle and make sure that you are carrying the bill & payment slip.
  • Do not drink and drive
  • The road to Chapora Fort is little steep and might be difficult for aged people and handicapped
  • Visit Chapora Fort in evening as the sunset sky looks stunning from there.
  • Carry Sunscreen, hat or cap, Sunglasses
  • Do not smoke in public places
  • Dial 100 or 108 for police and 101 or 108 for any medical or fire emergencies.