Places to visit in North Goa, Goa
35 places to see in North Goa, including monuments & heritage, weekend getaways, coastal destinations. Each page has the best time, how long to plan, and what is open on the date you choose.
Open the North Goa guide- Anjuna Beach and Wednesday Flea MarketNorth Goa, Goa · BeachesA rocky beach with a famous Wednesday flea market in the season.
- Arambol BeachNorth Goa, Goa · BeachesA cliff-backed beach in the far north, with a freshwater lake and a relaxed evening scene.
- Arvalem Waterfall and CavesNorth Goa, Goa · WaterfallsA waterfall, old rock-cut caves and a temple in one short stop.
- Basilica of Bom JesusNorth Goa, Goa · UNESCO SitesThe church of St Francis Xavier in Old Goa, part of a World Heritage group.
- Bondla Wildlife SanctuaryNorth Goa, Goa · Wildlife & Tiger ReservesA small sanctuary in the Ghats foothills with a safari drive and a zoo.
- Calangute and Baga BeachesNorth Goa, Goa · BeachesThe busiest beaches in Goa, with shacks, water sports and nightlife.
- Chapora FortNorth Goa, Goa · FortsA ruined laterite fort above the Chapora river with one of the best views in the north.
- Chorla GhatNorth Goa, Goa · Hill StationsA misty Sahyadri ghat road with waterfalls, near the Karnataka border.
- Church of St Francis of Assisi and Archaeological MuseumNorth Goa, Goa · UNESCO SitesA Franciscan church and an ASI museum in the old convent.
- Divar IslandNorth Goa, Goa · Villages & Hidden GemsA slow river island reached by ferry, with old houses and green fields.
- Dona Paula ViewpointNorth Goa, Goa · Coastal DestinationsA headland view where the estuaries meet the Arabian Sea.
- Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, ChoraoNorth Goa, Goa · Birding SpotsA mangrove bird sanctuary on a river island, best by boat in the early morning.
- Fontainhas Latin QuarterNorth Goa, Goa · Monuments & HeritageA walkable quarter of coloured Portuguese houses in the middle of Panaji.
- Fort Aguada and LighthouseNorth Goa, Goa · FortsA 1612 Portuguese fort with an old lighthouse and a wide sea view.
- Khandepar CavesNorth Goa, Goa · CavesA small group of old rock-cut caves, hidden in a Ponda village.
- Mae de Deus Church, SaligaoNorth Goa, Goa · Monuments & HeritageA white Gothic church in a quiet village, away from the beach crowd.
- Mahalasa Narayani Temple, MardolNorth Goa, Goa · Temples & ShrinesA pillared temple of Vishnu as Mohini, part of the Ponda temple belt.
- Mandrem and Ashwem BeachesNorth Goa, Goa · BeachesQuiet beaches in Pernem with yoga stays, a creek and long walks.
- Mapusa Friday MarketNorth Goa, Goa · Villages & Hidden GemsThe weekly market where Goans shop, best on a Friday morning.
- Mayem LakeNorth Goa, Goa · Lakes & DamsA calm lake near Bicholim with boats and an easy lakeside walk.
- Mhadei Wildlife SanctuaryNorth Goa, Goa · Wildlife & Tiger ReservesA wild forest sanctuary in Sattari, entered with permission and a guide.
- Miramar BeachNorth Goa, Goa · BeachesPanaji's city beach, good for a sunset walk.
- Morjim BeachNorth Goa, Goa · BeachesA wide beach and estuary where turtles still nest in the cooler months.
- Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, PanajiNorth Goa, Goa · Monuments & HeritageThe white staircase church above the main square of Panaji.
- Our Lady of the Mount ChapelNorth Goa, Goa · Monuments & HeritageA quiet hilltop chapel with the best view of Old Goa.
- Reis Magos Fort and ChurchNorth Goa, Goa · FortsA restored river-mouth fort with a heritage church next to it.
- Safa Shahouri Masjid, PondaNorth Goa, Goa · Monuments & HeritageA rare Adil Shahi mosque of 1560 beside a water tank in Ponda.
- Saptakoteshwar Temple, NarveNorth Goa, Goa · Temples & ShrinesA Shiva temple of the Kadamba period, rebuilt under Shivaji.
- Savoi Spice PlantationNorth Goa, Goa · Eco TourismA spice farm walk near Ponda that ends with a Goan lunch.
- Se CathedralNorth Goa, Goa · UNESCO SitesA huge church of the 1500s with a famous Golden Bell.
- Shri Mangueshi TempleNorth Goa, Goa · Temples & ShrinesA big Shiva temple near Ponda with a tall lamp tower and a temple tank.
- Shri Shantadurga Temple, KavlemNorth Goa, Goa · Temples & ShrinesA grand Goan temple in a green valley near Ponda.
- St Augustine Tower and RuinsNorth Goa, Goa · Monuments & HeritageA lone bell tower and ruins on the Holy Hill, left after the church collapsed.
- Tiracol FortNorth Goa, Goa · FortsA small fort at the northern tip of Goa, reached by a river ferry.
- Vagator BeachNorth Goa, Goa · BeachesRed cliffs and three coves, best on a weekday morning and at sunset.
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