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Anjuna Beach:
(18
kms from Panaji). A popular beach area adjacent to Chapora
fort. In Anjuna there is magnificent Albuquerque mansion
built in 1920, flanked by octagonal towers and attractive
Mangalore tiled-roof.
ARAMBOL Beach
(50 kms from Panaji). A unique beach in the
North Goa, it is a rocky and sandy beach and much sought
after. It has a sweet water pond right on the shore.
SALIGAO SEMINARY
: Itis a majestic structure, having spacious
halls, lecture rooms, dormitories and a small chapel
therein. Situated at a distance of 10 kms. From Panaji,
this seminary imparts initial or preparatory courses
for priesthood, after which the students are sent to
Rachol seminary for further studies.
ARVALEM WATERFALLS
- BICHOLIM 9 kms. south of Bicholim town
at Arvalem, it is a 24-metre high waterfall, best viewed
after the monsoons. The ancient caves in the vicinity
adds a touch of antiquity to this picturesque place,
which finds a major attraction for the film makers as
a favourite shooting spot.
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Calangute
Beach(16 kms from
Panaji). It is the most popular holiday resort in Goa.
Excellent accommodation facilities are available, particularly
at the tourist resort and cottages.
Sinquerim
Beach (16
kms. from Panaji). The southern most beach of the Calangute
stretch, this beach has good accommodation and water
sports facilities.
SHRI BRAHMA
TEMPLE - VALPOI 7 kms. from Valpoi, in the
village of Brahma Carambolim, this shrine belongs to
the 5th century A. D. It is one of the few temples dedicated
to Lord Brahma found in India.
MAYEM LAKE
- BICHOLIM 35 kms. from Panaji, this artificial
lake surrounded amidst rolling green hills is an ideal
picnic spot. Good accommodation facilities are available
in Cottages. Boating is available in the lake.
TERACOL (TIRACOL) FORT It was a key
Portuguese fort for the defence of Goa, on the north
side of the estuary of the Tiracol river, the most northern
boundary of Goa.
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VAGATOR Beach
(22 kms from Panaji) It is a popular beach
dominated by Chapora Fort to the north, on its imposing
headland. To the south of Vagator is Calangute beach.
Baga
Beach (18
kms. from Panaji).
It is at the northern tip of a wonderful 7 kms. stretch
along the coastal North Goa. Accommodation including
star hotels are available throughout this stretch.
MORJIM Beach(40
kms. from Panaji). In the mouth of the Chapora river
and facing the famous Chapora fort, this is another
famous beach of northern Goa.
BONDLA FOREST
50 kms. from Panaji and 38 kms. from Margao, it is one
of the three wildlife sanctuaries of Goa. More than
a sanctuary it is an ideal jungle resort, a major attraction
for school going children and nature lovers. Its mini
zoos, sprawling deer park in natural habitat, botanical
and rose gardens attract people throughout the year.
CHAPORA FORT
This fort was built by the Adil Shah of Bijapur
on the southern headland of the Chapora river. It was
known as Shapur and is now mostly ruined.
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