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Top places to visit in Goa

6 places worth your time in Goa, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Last updated 2026-08-11

1. Old Goa churches

Old Goa churches
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Basilica of Bom Jesus and Sé Cathedral, UNESCO-listed remains of the Portuguese capital.

2. Fontainhas

Fontainhas
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The Latin Quarter of Panaji — narrow lanes of ochre and blue Portuguese houses.

3. Anjuna and Vagator

Anjuna and Vagator
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The northern beaches, with the Wednesday flea market and the remains of the trance scene.

4. Palolem and Agonda

Palolem and Agonda
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The quieter southern crescents, with beach huts rather than clubs.

5. Dudhsagar Falls

Dudhsagar Falls
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A four-tier waterfall in the Western Ghats, reached by jeep through the park.

6. Fort Aguada

Fort Aguada
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A 1612 Portuguese fort and lighthouse over the Mandovi estuary.

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