Know about Vanxim, a small river islet in Goa

Rohan Fernandes

BLISSFUL

Vanxim is a small islet just a stone's throw from Divar Island in Tiswadi taluka, which is at a distance of 10 kms from Panjim.

Goa|Divar|Vanxim|Island hopping | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

GO EXPLORE

This small island is just a small ferry ride away from Divar.

Goa|Divar|Vanxim|Ferry rde | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

A RETREAT

The island has very few houses, empty roads and is a perfect place to recharge your energy.

Goa|Vanxim|Narrow roads|World apart | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

DIVINE ABODE

Do visit the small church of Santo Cristo, which was built in the 1879.

Goa|Vanxim|Church|Santo Cristo | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

IN MEMORY

The island is also known for this cross which is built in the middle of river Mandovi.

Goa|Vanxim|River Mandovi|Cross | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

TRAGIC

The cross was built in remembrance of Dr Louis Cabral, who drowned here when he was going to attend to a patient on the island.

Goa|Vanxim|River Mandovi|Cross | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

ENDLESS BOUNTY

A walk around the island will reveal that it is surrounded by mangroves of different kinds.

Goa|Vanxim|Mangroves|Nature | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

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