Velsao Beach

South Goa


Though marred by the chemical plant to the north, Velsao Beach makes for a quiet place to get away from it all.


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1. Three Kings Chapel

1.31 MILES

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3. Utorda Beach

2.89 MILES

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4. Naval Aviation Museum

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5. Bogmalo Beach

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6. Majorda Beach

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7. Betalbatim Beach

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8. Church of St Lawrence

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