January 22, 2019: Colourful bungalows on Palolem beach.

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South Goa

South Goa is the more serene half of the state, and for many travelers that’s the attraction. There are fewer activities and not as many bars, clubs or restaurants, but overall the beaches of the south are cleaner and not as crowded as those in the north.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Goa Chitra

    Goa Chitra

    South Goa

    Artist and restorer Victor Hugo Gomes first noticed the slow extinction of traditional objects – from farming tools to kitchen utensils to altarpieces –…

  • Fernandes House

    Fernandes House

    South Goa

    A kilometre east past the church, and open to the public, is the Fernandes House, whose original building dates back more than 500 years, while the…

  • Goa, India - November 16, 2012: Menezes Braganza Pereira House - old colonial Villa-Museum of Portuguese era with beautiful paintings, furniture items and other decoration stuff of 16-18 century.

    Braganza House

    South Goa

    Braganza House, built in the 17th century and stretching along one whole side of Chandor’s village square, is the biggest Portuguese mansion of its kind…

  • Shri Chandreshwar Temple

    Shri Chandreshwar Temple

    South Goa

    Approximately 14km southeast of Margao near the village of Paroda, a number of hills rise out of the plain, the highest of which is Chandranath Hill (350m…

  • India, Goa, yoga on Patnem Beach

    Patnem Beach

    South Goa

    Smaller and less crowded than Palolem to the north, Patnem makes a quiet and friendly alternative. It’s backed by relaxed beach shacks and has a lively…

  • Agonda Beach.

    Agonda Beach

    South Goa

    Agonda’s beach is wide, quiet and picturesque, with a forestry department–staffed turtle centre at the northern end protecting precious olive ridley sea…

  • Usgalimal Petroglyphs

    Usgalimal Petroglyphs

    South Goa

    One of Goa’s least visited but most fascinating sights is deep in the countryside at Usgalimal: a series of prehistoric petroglyphs (rock art), carved…

  • Rachol Seminary & Church

    Rachol Seminary & Church

    South Goa

    Built in 1580 atop an old Muslim fort, the Rachol Seminary and Church stands near the village of Raia, 7km from Margao. It’s not officially open to…

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