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Special Places to Stay in Goa
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Presa di Goa ($)
A lovely boutique hotel with a swimming pool and a thatched restaurant.
Panjim Inn ($)
A charming heritage hotel with lots of character, located amongst the winding alleys of Fountainhas, the Latin quarter of Panjim.
Hotel Bougainvillea ($)
In the heart of the colourful village of Anjuna is the 200 year old yellow and white Hotel Bougainvillea, affectionately called Granpa's Inn.
Dwarka Beach Resort ($)
Dwarka is a very laid back place - perfect for a few days of getting close to playing Robinson Crusoe.
Yoga Magic Canvas Ecotel ($)
This stylish retreat is ideal for those interested in yoga and meditation, the accommodation is in spacious tented eco-chic lodges, or one of the enchanting boutique suites in the main house.
Casa Severina ($)
A quiet and elegant beach retreat, this is an oasis of peace close to the bright lights of North Goa's busiest beach resorts.
Olaulim Backyards ($)
A wonderful retreat for peace-seekers and nature lovers, Olaulim Backyard is located in one of Goa's most picturesque locations.
Wildernest ($$)
About an hour and half drive from the beaches of North Goa, and surrounded by hills and forests, Wildernest is for the true nature lover.
Yab Yum Resort ($$)
An ultra-sylish beach resort, hidden behind one of the most beautiful beaches in the far north of Goa.
Wildflower Villas ($$)
Wildflower Villas is a new boutique resort with just 5 villas on an 8 acre hill property in Saipem, just 7 minutes drive from the famous Candolim beach.
Pousada Tauma ($$$)
An exquisite, tropical hideaway set in superb tropical gardens, Pausada Tauma is built in laterite stone around a lovely natural swimming pool.
Nilaya Hermitage ($$$)
Cutting edge chic on a hill-top Nilaya Hermitage is an exclusive boutique hotel, perched on the crest of Arpora hill. It has a spectacular swimming pool and just 12 guest rooms, each one of a unique detailed fantasy.
Elsewhere ($$$)
A slim slice of pure paradise, the Elsewhere villas - the Captain's House, the Piggery, the Bakery and the Priest's House - straddle a narrow piece of land between the sea and a creek.
Taj Holiday Village ($$$)
One of Goa's nicest hotels, the Taj Holiday Village has terracotta roofed cottages, scattered under palm trees amidst acres of landscaped gardens.
Things to see and do in Goa
Panjim & the Churches of Old Goa
Panjim, the capital of Goa, is the smallest and most pleasant of state capitals. The old town has still preserved its Portuguese heritage remarkably well with overhanging balconies and red-tiled roofs, white-washed churches and numerous small cafes and bars.
In Old Goa, the churches of the St Cathedral, Basilica of Bom Jesus and the St Francis Church are outstanding monuments to the legacy left behind by the Portuguese. Built before the Taj Mahal, the churches are World Heritage sights.
Goa Temples
Though Goa may come across as a largely Christian state, its origins are rooted in Hindu culture and temples. Many of the present temples in Goa were moved from their original locations during the Portuguese rule which was hostile to Hindu temples.
The temples in Goa are unlike other temples in India when it comes to the design and architecture. Most temples have a mix of Hindu and Portuguese styles. The almost baroque temples have impressive towers (Deep Stambha) which are lit up by hundreds of lamps on holy days.
The most important are the Mangeshi, Nageshi and the Mahalsa Narayani Temple or Mahalsa temple, all near Ponda.
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