In South Goa for a day? Come, explore Margao

FONTAINHAS OF THE SOUTH

If you've already visited Fountainhas, in Panjim, and want to experience more of those narrow lanes and colourful houses, stop at Margao in South Goa, leave your vehicle behind, and explore Margao on foot.

DOWN MEMORY LANE

With houses dating back decades, or even centuries, a walk through Margao will take you through narrow lanes as well as the pages of history.

TIMELESS CHARM

With the towering Holy Spirit Church on one side, and colourful houses lined up on the other side of the road, Margao serves as a glimpse of a time gone by.

SOGLE SOSSEGADO

With a maze of streets that ultimately end up meeting near the Holy Spirit Church, take a walk through any one and witness an atmosphere where life is sossegado.

INSTAGRAM-WORTHY

With countless aesthetic doors and windows, Margao's streets can easily be the perfect background for your next Instagram, or profile, picture.

WINDOW TREATMENTS

You can still some of the old houses retaining their vintage charm with oyster shell windows, which were once popular, but are barely seen nowadays.

HOUSES WITH A HISTORY

While many houses are loved and lived in, some of the houses on these streets lie in a state of neglect, dilapidated and forgotten.

BIRD'S EYE

A short walk up Monte Hill, locally known as Moti Dongor, and you will be treated to a bird's eye view of Margao.

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