Special
Attractions:
Old Goa -
Archeological Museum and Portrait Gallery.
Se Cathedral (started 1562, finished 1652)
Basilica of the Bom Jesus (1594)
Ponda - Hindu Temples
Shri Manguesh, Shri Shantadurga (1500) &
Shri Naguesh,
Safa Shahouri Masjid, the ancient Mosque built
by Ali Adilshah in 1560, the last Muslim ruler
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Beaches
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Arambol, Vagator, Anjuna,
Dona Paula, Calangute, Miramar, and Candolim
in the north. Colva, Palolem and this one
- (pictured at left), is Marjorda in the
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Wildlife Sanctuaries -
Bondla, Cotigoa and Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary.
With over 400 species of birds, Goa is a
birdwatcher's paradise. It is possible to
see eagles fly past in close proximity.
Beautiful bee eaters are a common sight*
Other Attractions Include
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The Wednesday flea market at Anjuna
Spice Plantations.
The 420 year old Solar Souto Maior Palace
Ladies may wish to visit a local hairdresser,
who can offer facials and henna artwork
on hands and feet.
Visits to local attractions can be arranged
with dependable local taxi drivers.
Dolphin and crocodile watching
Fishing and snorkelling
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Birds seen recently from the
house:
Tailor bird, Large billed
leaf warbler, Indian robin,
M&F, Spotted dove, Blackbellied
finch lark, Redvented bulbil,
Purple sunbird, House swift,
Bluetailed bee eater, Brahminy
kite, Small green bee eater,
Shama, Large pied wagtail
& Common pariah kite.
Also bats in the evening and
Ospreys locally.
Hennaed
Hands (R)
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