THE BEST Sights and Attractions in Goa
From iconic landmarks to hidden gems — explore the best sights and attractions in Goa with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.
🏛️ Sights and Attractions in Goa
- Basilica of Bom Jesus — A UNESCO World Heritage 1605 Baroque church in Old Goa holding the relics of St. Francis Xavier, one of Christianity's most important pilgrimage sites in Asia.
- Fort Aguada — A 1612 Portuguese fort on the Sinquerim headland, with a lighthouse, freshwater spring, and panoramic views of the Arabian Sea.
- Se Cathedral — One of Asia's largest churches, built 1562-1619, with a Golden Bell and Portuguese-Manueline architecture in Old Goa.
- Old Goa Churches — A UNESCO World Heritage site of 16th-17th century Portuguese churches and convents, once the capital of Portuguese India.
- Dudhsagar Falls — A four-tiered 310-meter waterfall on the Goa-Karnataka border, accessible by jeep safari through Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Anjuna Flea Market — A Wednesday flea market on Anjuna Beach since the 1960s hippie era, with handicrafts, jewelry, clothing, and spices from across India.
- Mapusa Friday Market — A traditional Goan market held every Friday in Mapusa, with spices, fish, vegetables, and handicrafts from surrounding villages.
- Chapora Fort — A 1717 Portuguese fort on a headland above Vagator Beach, offering panoramic views and made famous by the Bollywood film Dil Chahta Hai.
- Tambdi Surla Temple — A 12th-century Kadamba-era Shiva temple in the Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, the oldest temple in Goa.
- Mangueshi Temple — A 1564 Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of Goa's most important and beautiful temples, with a distinctive lamp tower.