Anjuna Beach
About
Located
about 18kms from Panaji and situated in Bardez taluka, the Anjuna Beach
is the part of a 30 km extended beach coastline along the west coast
of Goa by the Arabian sea.
The
Village of Anjuna, a five square mile area is nestled between the
Arabian Sea and the Hill overlooking the beach. The beach is famous for
its stunning natural beauty with swaying palms trees and soft powered
white sands. The beach is marked by an unusual rocky formation overlying
a cove of white sand and black rock that juts out into the Sea. This
area was known as the Jewel of Anjuna and called "Ozran".
Anjuna beach is a favorite haunt of the hippies who used to organize the famous rave beach parties. It was in the late 1950s to mid-1960s that hippies started visiting Anjuna beach and since then popularized the wild rave parties with trance music which have now become the characteristic features of Goan beaches. Anjuna Beach is also an ideal place for full-moon parties held especially during Christmas and New Year. Tourists love enjoying the blissful atmosphere of the luminous full-moon casting a spell and the soft foamy waves kissing their feet.
The beach is adjacent to Chapora fort. The "Albuquerque mansion" located nearby is one of the sight-seeing highlights of this beach. At the north of the Anjuna, is its famous flea market, held on Wednesdays, where small cafes, bars and Kashmiri handicrafts stalls are lined. This area offers pleasurable shopping experience with quality products at reasonable prizes.
Anjuna beach is a favorite haunt of the hippies who used to organize the famous rave beach parties. It was in the late 1950s to mid-1960s that hippies started visiting Anjuna beach and since then popularized the wild rave parties with trance music which have now become the characteristic features of Goan beaches. Anjuna Beach is also an ideal place for full-moon parties held especially during Christmas and New Year. Tourists love enjoying the blissful atmosphere of the luminous full-moon casting a spell and the soft foamy waves kissing their feet.
The beach is adjacent to Chapora fort. The "Albuquerque mansion" located nearby is one of the sight-seeing highlights of this beach. At the north of the Anjuna, is its famous flea market, held on Wednesdays, where small cafes, bars and Kashmiri handicrafts stalls are lined. This area offers pleasurable shopping experience with quality products at reasonable prizes.
- Hill Station: False
- Religus: True
- Honeymoon: True
- SeeBeach: True
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Best time to visit
Best Time to visit Anjuna Beach is
early November till March. During the X-mas and New Year rush, The the
area is crowded with a large number of tourists from all over India and
the world whocome in to enjoy the colrful beach parties.
Candolim Beach
About
Located 14 kms north of Panaji in the state of Goa,
the Candolim Beach is a part of a long extension of beach coastline
along the Arabian Sea that begins at Fort Aguada and ends at Chapora
Beach.
This
place is also famous as it is the birth place of Abba Faria, considered
to be one of Goan freedom fighters and the Father of Hypnotism.
The white sandy Candolim beach naturally beautified by the scrub-covered dunes draws a lot of tourists these days. Candolim beach offers various water-sports activities-right from parasailing to water-skiing, wind surfing and so on. Fishing is an activity for those who love peaceful and quiet environment. Yoga & meditation has also gained popularity here because of the idyllic atmosphere.
The white sandy Candolim beach naturally beautified by the scrub-covered dunes draws a lot of tourists these days. Candolim beach offers various water-sports activities-right from parasailing to water-skiing, wind surfing and so on. Fishing is an activity for those who love peaceful and quiet environment. Yoga & meditation has also gained popularity here because of the idyllic atmosphere.
- Hill Station: False
- Religus: True
- Honeymoon:
True
Wildlife Sanctuaries
About
Goa India isn't just all about beaches and churches. The state's location along the mountainous Western Ghats is home to an array of birds and animals. Around 20% of Goa consists of wildlife sanctuaries. They're open all year round, although October to March are the best months to visit.
The two main sanctuaries are Bhagwan Mahvir (of which Mollem National Park is a part) and Cotigao. On the fringe of the Mollem National Park you'll find the imposing Dudhsagar Falls, where the water rages down from a huge height during and just after the monsoon season. Accommodations, provided by the Goa Forest Department, are available at both sanctuaries. For a very eco-friendly stay, try a mud hut at the Shanti Nature Resort in Mollem National Park. - Hill Station: False
- Religus: False
- Honeymoon: True
- SeeBeach: True
Other
Take a Tour:
- Private One Day Jungle Adventure Including Elephant Ride
- Private Two Day Jungle Adventure in Mollem National Park
- SeeBeach: True
Other
Mormugao Fort
About
When
the Portuguese colonised part of Goa in the sixteenth century, they
based their operations in the central district of Tiswadi, notably in
the international emporium 'City of Goa', now Old Goa. As threats to
their maritime supremacy increased, they built forts on various
hillocks, especially along the coast. In 1624, they began to build their
fortified town on the headland overlooking Mormugão harbour.
The sultans of Bijapur, who had colonised Goa before the Portuguese,
did not give up easily. There were several invasions. From the sea came
the Dutch, who eventually took over from the Portuguese most of the
coastal settlements: the Moluccas, Batticaloa, Trincomali, Galle,
Malacca, Manar, Jaffna, Quilon, Cochin and Cannanore. From 1640 to 1643,
the Dutch tried their best to capture Mormugão but were finally driven
away.
In 1683, the Portuguese in Goa were in grave danger from the
Marathas. Almost certain defeat was averted when Sambhaji suddenly
lifted siege and rushed to defend his own kingdom from the Mughal
Emperor Aurangzeb. The narrow escape, no less than the decline of the
City of Goa, convinced the Portuguese viceroy, Dom Francisco de Távora,
that he should shift the capital of the Portuguese holdings in India to
Mormugão’s formidable fortress.
In 1685, the new city’s principal edifices were under construction,
with the Jesuit priest Father Teotónio Rebelo in charge. The Jesuit
architects made a consistent effort to avoid the ornate style of the
time. The austere viceregal palace still stands, having been used, after
its short stint as a palace, in various capacities, including as the
hotel which housed the British agents who in 1943 destroyed German ships
anchored in Mormugão’s neutral waters. Viceroys after Távora found
Mormugão too secluded for their liking. The administrative headquarters
were moved to the new city of Panjim, which is till today Goa’s chief
city.
- Hill Station: False
- Religus: False
- Honeymoon: False
- SeeBeach: False
Other
Ever
since it was accorded the status of a Major Port in 1963, the Mormugão
port has contributed immensely to growth of maritime trade in India. It
is the leading iron ore exporting port of India with an annual
throughput of around 27.33 million tonnes of iron ore traffic
This
place is also famous as it is the birth place of Abba Faria, considered
to be one of Goan freedom fighters and the Father of Hypnotism.
The white sandy Candolim beach naturally beautified by the scrub-covered dunes draws a lot of tourists these days. Candolim beach offers various water-sports activities-right from parasailing to water-skiing, wind surfing and so on. Fishing is an activity for those who love peaceful and quiet environment. Yoga & meditation has also gained popularity here because of the idyllic atmosphere.
The white sandy Candolim beach naturally beautified by the scrub-covered dunes draws a lot of tourists these days. Candolim beach offers various water-sports activities-right from parasailing to water-skiing, wind surfing and so on. Fishing is an activity for those who love peaceful and quiet environment. Yoga & meditation has also gained popularity here because of the idyllic atmosphere.
Reis magos fort
About
Reis
Magos fort, surrounded by sturdy laterite walls studded with typically
Portuguese turrets, was erected in 1551 to protect the narrowest point
at the mouth of the Mandovi estuary. The fort formerly accommodated
viceroys and other dignitaries newly arrived from, or en route to,
Lisbon, and in the early eighteenth century proved a linchpin in the
wars against the Hindu Marathas, who were never able to take it. The
bastion was used as a prison and is not open to the public.alt
It is situated on the southeastern
extremity of the tableland on the right bank of the Mandovi, in the
province of Bardez, about two miles to the northeast of Fort Aguada.
It was enlarged subsequently on different occasions, and finally re-erected in 1707.
Though far inferior in size to the fortress of Mormugao, yet standing on an eminence, it commands, a splendid view all around.
- Hill Station: False
- Religus: False
- Honeymoon: False
- SeeBeach: False
Other
It
is in a good state of preservation, and is defended by 33 guns and
accommodation for a small garrison. Towards the east, at a little
distance from it, flows a spring with abundance of excellent water,
while at its base rises the church of the Reis Magos, ascended by a
beautiful flight of stairs.
This edifice was built on the ruins of a pagoda in 1550 by the
Franciscans, with the sum allotted to them by the Government, and bears a
crown on its façade, and the royal arms on its sanctuary and other
places.
The pavement is dotted with inscriptions, the most important of
which, found in the sanctuary, indicated the spot enclosing the remains
of Dom Luis de Ataíde, Count of Athoughia, who twice held the position
of Viceroy of Portuguese India and Goa.
This Fort stands on the north bank of the Mandovi at Reis Magos,
and is very much visible from the Panaji side of the Mandovi river. It
was used as a residence for viceroys and later converted to a fortress.
It was occupied briefly between 1798-1813 by the British army. It was
subsequently abandoned by the military and served as a prison until
recently.
baga beach
About
Goa
is located in the heart of North Goa at Baga. The famous Baga beach is
within 5 minutes walking distance. Club Tito's and Cafe Mambo's - the
famous party hub of Baga are in walking distance from our property. The
airport is 44 kms away. Other popular beaches like those of Calangute,
Anjuna and Vagator are within 15 minutes driving time.
- Hill Station: False
- Religus: False
- Honeymoon: False
- SeeBeach: False
Other
The Baga Marina has a very contemporary design and is complete with all the services and facilities required by today’s discerning traveler. The property boasts of North Goa’s finest restaurants, business facilities, comfortable meeting rooms and WI-FI access in the entire hotel. Whether on holiday with family and friends or on business to Goa, its unique location makes The Baga Marina, Baga - Goa the ideal choice as it offers a complete experience at value for money.
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