Holiday Destination: Margao

It is a major commercial center of Goa. Margao is also the administrative capital of south Goa and is the capital of Salcete Taluka. When you travel to Margao, you will definitely feel the old world charm that still lingers in this place. Margao is well known for its rich historical past and diverse cultural heritage. It is also a major tourism center of Goa. Margao was the center of a fish market which was very famous in Goa. The market used to assemble near the Municipal Office Building, which was a very amusing and entertaining sight. Lots of fisherwomen used to assemble and set up their stalls and would attract customers by announcing it on top of their voices. It is the perfect place where tourists can view the blended beauty of nature and culture. The places which can be visited by tourists during their Margao.

Climate

Temperature Highest Maximum of 32 degree C Lowest Minimum of 21 degree C

Tourist Season

October to March

Accommodation

A fair place to stay on a budget. Margao has only budget hotels. Others: Woodlands, Margao's first multi-storeyed modern hotel (the ones before were lodges and traditional.

General Information Of Margao

Location: Salcete Taluka, south Goa Best Time to Visit: October to March Highlights: Colva beach, Church of Holy Spirit, Sat Burzam Ghor Main Languages: Konkani, Hindi and English Main Religions: Hinduism, Christianity and Islam

Tourist Attraction in or Near by Margao

Church of the Holy Spirit

This church is an archetypical representation of Goa Baroque architecture. Located at the heart of the Largo de Igreja Square in Margao,

ColvaBeach

The popular beaches of Goa where tourists can enjoy the dramatic version of nature in the form of sea, sun and sand. The 20 km stretch of this beach provides ample of opportunities to tourists to enjoy the composite splendor of nature with a number of fun filled activities. The throbbing nightlife of this beach calls on a large number of tourists to enjoy their vacation in a memorable manner.

Mobor

It is the place where the Colva beach ends and the River Assolna meets the sea. The beach at Mobor gives a soothing experience of sunset while you are sitting under a sheltered cave.

House of Seven Gables

near Largo de Igreja Square is this elegant Portuguese mansion and important landmark in the Margao city in Goa.

Accessibility

By Road

Margao has well maintained road networks that connect most parts of Goa and also the neighboring states. There are regular buses available from Margao to various parts of the state

By Air

The Dabolim airport at Panjim is the nearest airport to Margao.

By Rail

Margao is an important railway station in southern Goa, located 2 km away from the city centre.