Historically, Raia is the first village to have been Christianised during the Portuguese rule. It lies at a distance of 4.5 kilometres from Margao city.
Goa|Villages of Goa|Raia |Our lady of Snows Church | Photo: Rohan Fernandes
RIVERINE RENDEZVOUS
This village is surrounded on the east side by the River Zuari which connects it to Shiroda via ferry.
Goa|Villages of Goa|Raia |Raia - Shiroda Ferry| River Zuari | Photo: Rohan Fernandes
GREENER SIDE OF LIFE
One can go for peaceful and lazy walks in the evening and enjoy the greenery around.
Goa|Villages of Goa|Raia |Roads of Raia | Photo: Rohan Fernandes
FROM THE EARTH
Raia happens to be the first village in Goa to celebrate the harvest festival annually.
Goa|Villages of Goa|Raia |Harvest festival Raia | Photo: Rohan Fernandes
ONLY FOR THE BRAVE
The village is known for the haunted D'Mello House, which is surrounded by many stories of a murderous past.
Goa|Villages of Goa|Raia |Haunted houses of Goa
FEEL THE BLISS
Walk to the SVD seminary and get lost inside these well-lined rubber plantations.
Goa|Villages of Goa|Raia |SVD Seminary|Rubber plantation in Goa | Photo: Rohan Fernandes
GREEN GREEN GRASS OF HOME
If you want to get the real feel of Goa, a visit to Raia will help you make good memories.
Goa|Villages of Goa|Raia |Farming in Raia | Photo: Rohan Fernandes