Stay at this restored Indo-Portuguese house in Benaulim

Kimberly Colaco

A MUST-VISIT VENUE

The Indo-Portuguese Silva Heritage boasts of a luxurious venue for hosting weddings and parties.

Goa| Goan| Silva Heritage in Benaulim| South Goa| Village

RICH HISTORY

This 350-years-old house was at risk of being sold and row villas were to be built on the land.

Goa| Goan| Silva Heritage in Benaulim| South Goa| Village

KNOW THE TRUE GOA

Smita Diniz Costa e Antao and Sherwin Antao believe that guests must experience the real Goa.

Goa| Varun Nimbolkar | Silva Heritage | Sitar | Benaulim | Photo: Beckham

TAKE HOME A BIT OF GOA

Guests are told of Goa's past and taught to make traditional sweets like shirvolyo, hay-baked fish, palm frond weaving (making mollam) and much more.

Goa| Culture| Experience | Traditions| Benaulim | Silva Heritage | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

TYPICALLY GOAN

Silva Heritage has quintessential elements of Goa, from the balcao to an indoor courtyard and an altar.

Goa| Goan| Silva Heritage in Benaulim| South Goa| Village

FOOD FOR THE SOUL

Mesa Dulcina has some interesting Goan and Continental classics served at the property, planned and executed by Chef Macustoy Almeida.

Goa| Goan| Silva Heritage in Benaulim| South Goa| Village

SATURDAY NIGHTS

Let your hair down at the musical performances held every Saturday at Silva Heritage by Vinesh Iyer of The Live Music Project.

Goa| Goan| Silva Heritage in Benaulim| South Goa| Village | Photo: Vinita

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