Guidebook for Panjim

Joseph Canisius
Joseph Canisius
Guidebook for Panjim

Food Scene

The food and ambience is amazing!
13 locals recommend
The Fisherman's Wharf Panjim
139 18th June Rd
13 locals recommend
The food and ambience is amazing!
Have a seafood feast out here! You will not be disappointed!
30 locals recommend
Ritz Classic Panjim
18th June Road
30 locals recommend
Have a seafood feast out here! You will not be disappointed!
854 Martin's Building D B Street D.B Street, Panjim-Miramar Road 0.5 miles from Miramar Beach Cuisines: Seafood, Asian
20 locals recommend
Mum's Kitchen
Dayanand Bandodkar Marg
20 locals recommend
854 Martin's Building D B Street D.B Street, Panjim-Miramar Road 0.5 miles from Miramar Beach Cuisines: Seafood, Asian
Near Panjim Residency Panjim, Goa 0.3 miles from Miramar Beach Vegetarian cuisine
Kamat Hotel
No. 5 Church Road
Near Panjim Residency Panjim, Goa 0.3 miles from Miramar Beach Vegetarian cuisine
Club Tennis de Gaspar Dias 0.1 mile from Miramar Beach
The Brasserie
Club Tennis de Gaspar Dias 0.1 mile from Miramar Beach

Sightseeing

Old Portuguese Church, with the Latin quarter nearby. Loads of restaurants and the Mandovi river is within walking distance.
73 locals recommend
Fontainhas
Rua de Natal
73 locals recommend
Old Portuguese Church, with the Latin quarter nearby. Loads of restaurants and the Mandovi river is within walking distance.
The beach is just about 3 minutes from the apartment. Great for early morning or late evening jogs/walk. Close to street food and cafes/restaurants.
52 locals recommend
Miramar Beach
52 locals recommend
The beach is just about 3 minutes from the apartment. Great for early morning or late evening jogs/walk. Close to street food and cafes/restaurants.
Very old Portuguese churches. There are Spice farms along the route to Ponda from here where you can have a local meal before going to see the Hindu Temples in Ponda.
72 locals recommend
Velha Goa
72 locals recommend
Very old Portuguese churches. There are Spice farms along the route to Ponda from here where you can have a local meal before going to see the Hindu Temples in Ponda.
Fort Aguada (1612) and its lighthouse is a Portuguese fort on Sinquerim Beach in North Goa overlooking the Arabian Sea. Fort Aguada is a popular visit option for tourists Heritage Site/Fort
150 locals recommend
Fort Aguada
Fort Aguada Road
150 locals recommend
Fort Aguada (1612) and its lighthouse is a Portuguese fort on Sinquerim Beach in North Goa overlooking the Arabian Sea. Fort Aguada is a popular visit option for tourists Heritage Site/Fort
The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika (Portuguese: Basilica do Bom Jesus) is located in North Goa, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. Roman Catholic Church
138 locals recommend
Basilica of Bom Jesus
Old Goa Road
138 locals recommend
The Basilica of Bom Jesus or Borea Jezuchi Bajilika (Portuguese: Basilica do Bom Jesus) is located in North Goa, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. Roman Catholic Church
Shri Mangeshi temple is a popularly visited ancient Lord Shiva temple in North Goa. The 400-year-old Shri Mangesh temple is visited for its authentic character and simplicity of the architecture. Dedicated to Lord Shiva
16 locals recommend
Shree Manguesh Saunsthan
Dinanath Mangeshkar Road
16 locals recommend
Shri Mangeshi temple is a popularly visited ancient Lord Shiva temple in North Goa. The 400-year-old Shri Mangesh temple is visited for its authentic character and simplicity of the architecture. Dedicated to Lord Shiva
Shri Kamakshi temple is a 16th Century temple in Shiroda. The other shrines in the temple complex are that of Shree Shantadurga, Shree Laxmi Narayana and Shree Rayeshwar. Devi Temple
Shri Kamakshi Temple
Shri Kamakshi temple is a 16th Century temple in Shiroda. The other shrines in the temple complex are that of Shree Shantadurga, Shree Laxmi Narayana and Shree Rayeshwar. Devi Temple
Nagueshi Temple is an ancient Lord Shiva temple (15th Century) near Mangeshi temple. Nagesh temple (as it’s also commonly referred) is visited all-round the year by Pilgrims and tourists to Goa. Dedicated to Lord Shiva
Shree Nagesh Maharudra Temple
Bandiwade
Nagueshi Temple is an ancient Lord Shiva temple (15th Century) near Mangeshi temple. Nagesh temple (as it’s also commonly referred) is visited all-round the year by Pilgrims and tourists to Goa. Dedicated to Lord Shiva

Parks & Nature

Lovely beach located close to Calangute and other noteworthy beaches like Baga, Anjuna etc.
86 locals recommend
Candolim Beach
Candolim Beach Road
86 locals recommend
Lovely beach located close to Calangute and other noteworthy beaches like Baga, Anjuna etc.
Agonda beach is a large beach located in Canacona at a distance of 35 kms. from Margao. The beach has palm trees and Casuarina pines along its shores. The southern end of the beach is dominated by a hillock that offers a breathtaking view. The Agonda beach road is lined up with restaurants and shops selling souvenirs, clothes, beach wear and refreshments. The road runs parallel to the beach for a kilometer or so. The beach has plenty of shacks serving mouthwatering dishes. During the month of September the beach serves as a nesting ground for olive Ridley turtles.
28 locals recommend
Agonda Beach Goa
28 locals recommend
Agonda beach is a large beach located in Canacona at a distance of 35 kms. from Margao. The beach has palm trees and Casuarina pines along its shores. The southern end of the beach is dominated by a hillock that offers a breathtaking view. The Agonda beach road is lined up with restaurants and shops selling souvenirs, clothes, beach wear and refreshments. The road runs parallel to the beach for a kilometer or so. The beach has plenty of shacks serving mouthwatering dishes. During the month of September the beach serves as a nesting ground for olive Ridley turtles.
Palolem is a large famous beach located in south Goa close to the town of Canacona. Palolem was once a deserted beach where one could enjoy serene beauty. The beach had a few huts and shacks and a couple of resorts nearby. Palolem beach is located at a distance of 40 kms. from Margao. Over time the beach became a tourist attraction as word spread. Close to Palolem is Butterfly beach. Tourists at Palolem usually hire a boat to take them to butterfly beach.
73 locals recommend
Palolem Beach
73 locals recommend
Palolem is a large famous beach located in south Goa close to the town of Canacona. Palolem was once a deserted beach where one could enjoy serene beauty. The beach had a few huts and shacks and a couple of resorts nearby. Palolem beach is located at a distance of 40 kms. from Margao. Over time the beach became a tourist attraction as word spread. Close to Palolem is Butterfly beach. Tourists at Palolem usually hire a boat to take them to butterfly beach.
Arambol beach is one of the most famous of the northern beaches of Goa. It is 27 kms. from Mapusa and 39 kms. from Panaji. Arambol lies sandwiched between Mandrem beach to the South and Kalacha beach to the north. The beach has both a long sandy stretch with soft white sands. To the north of the beach lie a few shacks and a rocky outcroppings. A small path to the north also leads to Kalacha beach.
61 locals recommend
Arambol Beach
61 locals recommend
Arambol beach is one of the most famous of the northern beaches of Goa. It is 27 kms. from Mapusa and 39 kms. from Panaji. Arambol lies sandwiched between Mandrem beach to the South and Kalacha beach to the north. The beach has both a long sandy stretch with soft white sands. To the north of the beach lie a few shacks and a rocky outcroppings. A small path to the north also leads to Kalacha beach.
Morjim beach is located to the south of Ashvem beach. It lies on the northern side of the mouth of the Chopdem River. From the beach one can see the Chapora fort upon a hill on the other side of the Chopdem River. Morjim beach is situated at a distance of 18 kms. from Mapusa and 30 kms. from Panaji. The part of the beach directly opposite the fort is usually deserted. A few palm and Casuarina pines can be found on the beach. Morjim beach is famous as a nestling ground for Olive Ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea). During the nesting season in September, the beach is closed to the general public so that the turtles may not be disturbed. The Pernem station is the closest railway station
99 locals recommend
Morjim Beach
99 locals recommend
Morjim beach is located to the south of Ashvem beach. It lies on the northern side of the mouth of the Chopdem River. From the beach one can see the Chapora fort upon a hill on the other side of the Chopdem River. Morjim beach is situated at a distance of 18 kms. from Mapusa and 30 kms. from Panaji. The part of the beach directly opposite the fort is usually deserted. A few palm and Casuarina pines can be found on the beach. Morjim beach is famous as a nestling ground for Olive Ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea). During the nesting season in September, the beach is closed to the general public so that the turtles may not be disturbed. The Pernem station is the closest railway station
Vagator beach is located at a distance of 8 kms. from the city of Mapusa and 22 kms. from Panaji. To reach the beach one must climb down a flight of stairs leading down the side of the cliffs. The part of the beach near the stairs is rocky while the section of the beach at the base of the fort is sandy. Near the base of the stairs a cross lies atop some rocks that jut out into the sea.
143 locals recommend
Vagator Beach
143 locals recommend
Vagator beach is located at a distance of 8 kms. from the city of Mapusa and 22 kms. from Panaji. To reach the beach one must climb down a flight of stairs leading down the side of the cliffs. The part of the beach near the stairs is rocky while the section of the beach at the base of the fort is sandy. Near the base of the stairs a cross lies atop some rocks that jut out into the sea.
Anjuna beach is a small rocky beach with coarse sand and steep cliffs. It is located 8 kms. from Mapusa and 21 kms. from Panaji. The beach was once very scenic, however the sea has eroded the beach away and now only a small stretch of sand is all that remains of the beach. The beach is known for hosting rave parties and a colorful market place selling souvenirs and handicrafts and Goa trance music. In the evenings one can often find locals fishing along the beach shoreline. Located close to the beach is the famous Anjuna flea market. The flea market comes alive every Wednesday and many tourist throng the place on this day. It is a great place to buy souvenirs, handicrafts, get tattoos, and b
138 locals recommend
Anjuna Beach Water Sports
138 locals recommend
Anjuna beach is a small rocky beach with coarse sand and steep cliffs. It is located 8 kms. from Mapusa and 21 kms. from Panaji. The beach was once very scenic, however the sea has eroded the beach away and now only a small stretch of sand is all that remains of the beach. The beach is known for hosting rave parties and a colorful market place selling souvenirs and handicrafts and Goa trance music. In the evenings one can often find locals fishing along the beach shoreline. Located close to the beach is the famous Anjuna flea market. The flea market comes alive every Wednesday and many tourist throng the place on this day. It is a great place to buy souvenirs, handicrafts, get tattoos, and b
Coco beach is located at the mouth of the Mandovi River opposite to the Panaji bank. The beach is home to a local fishing community who can regularly be seen hauling nets and boats along the beach especially in the mornings. Located close to the beach is the Reis Magos church and the Reis Magos fort. The beach is located at a distance of 5 kms. from Panaji and 14 kms. from Mapusa. A short distance away from the beach one can find many tour boats anchored in the bay at the mouth of the Nerul River. These are used by operators to take tourists on dolphin sighting tours. The tour route stretches from the bay right up to the base of Aguada fort and offers a great view of Aguada fort, Aguada pris
21 locals recommend
Coco Beach, Goa
Nerul - Reis Margos Road
21 locals recommend
Coco beach is located at the mouth of the Mandovi River opposite to the Panaji bank. The beach is home to a local fishing community who can regularly be seen hauling nets and boats along the beach especially in the mornings. Located close to the beach is the Reis Magos church and the Reis Magos fort. The beach is located at a distance of 5 kms. from Panaji and 14 kms. from Mapusa. A short distance away from the beach one can find many tour boats anchored in the bay at the mouth of the Nerul River. These are used by operators to take tourists on dolphin sighting tours. The tour route stretches from the bay right up to the base of Aguada fort and offers a great view of Aguada fort, Aguada pris
Colva is a famous beach in south Goa lying close to the city of Margao at a distance of 4 kms. The fame of Colva beach in south Goa is the equivalent of Calangute in the north. Colva used to be a very beautiful beach once upon a time with silvery white sands. Being close to Margoa, the beach is one of the most frequented beach in south Goa with a majority of its visitors being domestic Indian visitors. While taking a stroll on the Colva Beach, one can view local fishermen drying mackerel and other fish. The fish is dried under huge nets to prevent the birds from getting to any. The fishermen’s motor trawlers can be seen anchored in a line offshore with their nets being dried and cleaned near
66 locals recommend
Colva Beach
Colva Beach Road
66 locals recommend
Colva is a famous beach in south Goa lying close to the city of Margao at a distance of 4 kms. The fame of Colva beach in south Goa is the equivalent of Calangute in the north. Colva used to be a very beautiful beach once upon a time with silvery white sands. Being close to Margoa, the beach is one of the most frequented beach in south Goa with a majority of its visitors being domestic Indian visitors. While taking a stroll on the Colva Beach, one can view local fishermen drying mackerel and other fish. The fish is dried under huge nets to prevent the birds from getting to any. The fishermen’s motor trawlers can be seen anchored in a line offshore with their nets being dried and cleaned near

Arts & Culture

The museum is situated in a very old Portuguese church. The surroundings are filled with lovely Portuguese churches over 400 years old.
Archaeological Museum of Goa
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The museum is situated in a very old Portuguese church. The surroundings are filled with lovely Portuguese churches over 400 years old.
Check the local newspaper (Navhind Times/O Heraldo for announcements about plays, music events, art exhibitions etc.
46 locals recommend
Kala Academy station
46 locals recommend
Check the local newspaper (Navhind Times/O Heraldo for announcements about plays, music events, art exhibitions etc.
An amazing etymological Museum in South Goa!
30 locals recommend
Goa - Chitra
30 locals recommend
An amazing etymological Museum in South Goa!
See Goan life via life-sized statues/dioramas.
22 locals recommend
Big Foot Museum
22 locals recommend
See Goan life via life-sized statues/dioramas.
A very old catholic seminary worth visiting. Beautiful villages surround this place. Once a fortified town built by the Portuguese, to protect themselves from the Ranes.
Our Lady of Snows Church
Fr. Agnelo Road
A very old catholic seminary worth visiting. Beautiful villages surround this place. Once a fortified town built by the Portuguese, to protect themselves from the Ranes.
The Museum of Christian Art, reputed to be the only one of its kind in whole of Asia, is located in the Convent of Santa Monica, Old Goa, in the vicinity of World Heritage Monuments. Arts Crafts Culture/Craft Museum
10 locals recommend
Museum of Christian Art
10 locals recommend
The Museum of Christian Art, reputed to be the only one of its kind in whole of Asia, is located in the Convent of Santa Monica, Old Goa, in the vicinity of World Heritage Monuments. Arts Crafts Culture/Craft Museum

Shopping

The closest Mall to the apartment. KFC and a food court are located in the mall.
41 locals recommend
Caculo Mall
16 St Inez Rd
41 locals recommend
The closest Mall to the apartment. KFC and a food court are located in the mall.
A large Mall in Porvorim. Ritz Classic seafood restaurant also has a branch here.
107 locals recommend
Mall de Goa
National Highway 66
107 locals recommend
A large Mall in Porvorim. Ritz Classic seafood restaurant also has a branch here.

Essentials

Pick up all your daily essentials from here.
16 locals recommend
Magsons Supercentre
16 Saint Inez Road
16 locals recommend
Pick up all your daily essentials from here.

Entertainment & Activities

32 locals recommend
INOX Goa
Dayanand Bandodkar Marg
32 locals recommend
River Sal Kayaking tours can be booked here.
Goa Kayaking
River Sal Kayaking tours can be booked here.