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South Goa Heritage & Beach Trail.
The quieter, more authentic side of Goa. UNESCO churches, Goan villages, pristine beaches, and the best food. What Goa should be.
South Goa Heritage & Beach Trail
The quieter, more authentic side of Goa. UNESCO churches, Goan villages, pristine beaches, and the best food. What Goa should be.
Highlights
Logistics
Old Goa to Margao: 35km (1hr). Margao to Palolem: 40km (1hr). All good roads. South Goa is less developed but that is the charm.
Day by Day
Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, Church of St. Francis of Assisi. Lunch at Viva Panjim in Fontainhas.
Margao market morning. Rachol Seminary. Betalbatim for Martins Corner lunch. Benaulim Beach sunset.
Drive to Palolem. Beach day. Kayak to Butterfly Beach. Dropadi restaurant dinner.
Agonda Beach morning yoga. Cabo de Rama Fort detour. Departure from Dabolim.
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