Things to do in Goa
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German Bakery
This rather dim and dingy corner cafe is exceptionally popular, with great cakes including lemon cheese pie (Rs50) and a scrummy chocolate biscuit cake (Rs40). Big breakfasts come in at around the Rs90 mark.
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Mango Tree
A calm, colourful set-up with an extensive menu, cushions for those lazy moments, and a pool table for more active ones; Mango Tree’s a great place to cool down, chow down or, as it proclaims itself, chill out.
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Birthing Center
- Goa, India
- Activities › Other
If you’re planning on visiting Goa while pregnant, you might find yourself tempted to do a birth-related course at the Birthing Center in the village of Assagao, just 5km or so away from Anjuna. Run by German midwife Corinna Stahlhofen, this tranquil place offers pre- and post-natal courses, along with holistic birthing and water births, and has welcomed dozens of happy, healthy babies into the world.
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Zeebop by the Sea
Renowned for its excellent seafood – or ‘underwater treasures’, as the restaurant itself describes its cuisine – simple Zeebop, just back from Utorda’s main beach and opposite Kenilworth, is a firm favourite with locals in the know. Closed Good Friday.
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Goa Animal Welfare Trust Shop
Borrow books from its lending library, and peruse the selection of new and second-hand goods on offer.
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Private Arrival Transfer: Goa Airport to Hotel
Varies (Departs Goa, India)
by Viator
Waste no time upon your arrival in Goa by pre-booking this private air-conditioned transfer that will take you from Goa’s Dabolim Airport (GOI) straight to your…Not LP reviewed
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Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Goa Airport
Varies (Departs Goa, India)
by Viator
End your trip in Goa comfortably with this convenient private airport transfer that will take you from your hotel in Goa directly to Dabolim Airport (GOI). By…Not LP reviewed
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Hotel Mandovi
Small, well-stocked bookshop in hotel lobby.
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Tequila Restaurant
This is a low-key rooftop restaurant serving Goan and other Indian dishes.
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Banjara
This dark and cool place with polar AC is Margao's best North Indian restaurant.
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Arambol Music Academy
Arambol Music Academy offers lessons in classical Indian singing and tabla playing.
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New Municipal Market
Near the Muncipal Market, you’ll find everything from fruit and vegetables to tailors.
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Hotel Ruchira
For a classy feed go to Ruchira, which Mapusa locals (but few others) consider fine dining.
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Pauline Book & Media Centre
Specialising in self-help, spiritual and religious titles. Down a laneway off 18th June Rd.
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Aces Pub
Try Aces Pub, opposite Junta House. It's a tiny, two-tier place that's like a little cocktail bar.
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GTDC Tour
- Goa, India
- Activities › Other
A simpler (but less exciting) option is to take a full-day GTDC tour to the falls.
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Eco-Adventure in Goa: Crocodile Watching and Bird Spotting with Buffet Lunch
by Viator
Relax and enjoy the natural wonders of Goa on a backwater cruise along the Cambarjua Canal. With your expert local guide, spot birds overhead and crocodiles…Not LP reviewed
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Luxury Dining Experience in Delhi: Bukhara Restaurant at ITC Maurya Hotel with Private Transfer
2 hours (Departs Delhi, India)
by Viator
During your time in Delhi, enjoy an unforgettable dining experience at one of Asia's top-rated restaurants, Bukhara. You’ll be whisked off from your hotel to…Not LP reviewed
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Book Fair
A small, well-stocked bookshop in the Hotel Mandovi lobby, with plenty of well-illustrated books on Goa.
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New Lighthouse
The new lighthouse, built in 1976, can usually be visited; cameras are not allowed inside.
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Church of Our Lady of the Mount
For a wonderful view of the city head to the hilltop Church of Our Lady of the Mount, 2km east of Se Cathedral.
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Tin Tin Bar & Restaurant
On the main road down to Vagator Beach, Tin Tin occasionally has live music and is a relaxed place to play pool.
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Snorkeling Day Trip and Beach Barbecue in Goa
7 hours (Departs Goa, India)
by Viator
Perfect for the whole family, this adventure takes you to South Goa for a day of snorkeling, swimming and relaxing. Cruise on the Arabian Sea to Monkey Island,…Not LP reviewed
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Deep-Sea Fishing Trip in Goa
3-4 hours (Departs Goa, India)
by Viator
Bring home a fresh catch on this deep-sea fishing trip in Goa, great for fishing enthusiasts and beginners alike. With your expert local guide, board a large,…Not LP reviewed
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Golden Oven
For some clean and shiny comfort, duck into this bakery, which is a civilised respite from the chaos of the market.
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