Church of St. Francis of Assisi

At the heart of UNESCO-listed Old Goa, the Church of St. Francis of Assisi blends Manueline Gothic and Indo-Portuguese Baroque. Its convent houses an archaeological museum tracing four centuries of Portuguese colonial presence.

Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

A 178-hectare mangrove reserve on Chorao Island, Goa. Birdwatching, boat cruises and observation tower along the Mandovi River.

Fort Aguada

Fort Aguada

17th-century Portuguese fortification overlooking the Arabian Sea in Goa: ramparts, historic lighthouse, colonial prison museum and Sinquerim beach.

Chapora Fort

Portuguese and Maratha ruin perched above the Chapora River and the Arabian Sea, in northern Goa. Free access, sweeping views, a site made famous by Dil Chahta Hai.

Candolim Beach

A long beach in north Goa, 15 km from Panaji, extended southward by Aguada Fort. Complete guide: activities, season, access and surroundings.

Basilica of Bom Jesus in Goa

UNESCO-listed, the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa houses the tomb of Saint Francis Xavier in a baroque mausoleum designed by Giovanni Battista Foggini.

Anjuna Beach

Anjuna Beach

On Goa's northern coastline, Anjuna combines beach, hippie heritage, a weekly flea market and Indo-Portuguese mansions. Complete guide to visiting.