Introducing Panaji (Panjim)
Panaji (also known as Panjim) is a town of shades; the pastel shades of the buildings, romantic shades of the Mediterranean, excitable shades of Latin America and noisy shades of India. It’s a town utterly unique to the sub-continent, yet for most travellers it tends to be a quick after thought to a Goan beach holiday. This is a grave mistake because the narrow winding streets of its old Portuguese quarter, and its fine location at the mouth of the broad Mandovi River, make Panaji one of the indisputable highlights of Goa. To get the most out of Panaji spend a couple of days here and make it a base for explorations of nearby Old Goa and central Goa.
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Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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RE: South India?
by zoqy12 06 September 2011
Goa is o.k.but not amazing.truth be told it is a bit shabby and the resorts remind me of Spain 20 years ago. That said I do like Panjim.…
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RE: South India?
by carruthers 06 September 2011
I think it depends where you go. We spent a few days in Arambol, and it was lovely - not too many people, very chilled out. Having said…
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RE: Goa travelling alone
by zoqy12 31 August 2011
I would (and just have) stay in Panjim. Makes a good base and lots of travellers to chat with.
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