South Goa

Karina Pinto June 27, 2018
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Beautiful Raia village is one of South Goa’s most historical villages
The one thing that can be found in abundance in the beautiful state of Goa is churches. From tiny chapels…
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Karina Pinto June 26, 2018
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Margao’s newly renovated fish market is the talk of the town
Monday was an auspicious day for the people of Margão. Exactly 17 years ago, the SGPDA fish market was inaugurated…
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Karina Pinto June 7, 2018
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The pretty and verdant village of Curtorim in Salcete
A mere 15 minute drive from Margao lies the beautiful village of Curtorim. It is picturesque and peaceful, with the…
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Karina Pinto June 6, 2018
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South Goa, a hotbed of crime thanks to massive influx of migrants
Being a tourist destination, Goa attracts thousands of visitors all year-round. Sadly, the quality of these has gone down tremendously,…
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Karina Pinto May 27, 2018
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Margao city is South Goa’s proud capital with lots of Portuguese influences
Goa has five main towns, or cities if you will. Panjim, Mapusa, Vasco, Ponda, and Margao. While Panjim is the…
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Karina Pinto May 26, 2018
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Young woman allegedly raped, friend beaten up by tourists on South Goa beach
In November 2017, there was a study done based on the Gender Vulnerability Index (GVI) that stated that the safest…
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Karina Pinto May 25, 2018
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Kesarval Spring is an iconic water body in the heart of Goa
Located at Quelossim, just off the NH 17 which runs through the Verna plateau, lies one of Goa’s most iconic…
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Karina Pinto May 22, 2018
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Margao celebrated its famous Purumentachem Fest this past Sunday
Every year, toward the end of May, Margao’s Church of the Holy Spirit celebrates it’s famous Purumentache Fest. This year,…
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Karina Pinto May 12, 2018
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The Grand Dam(e)s of Goa part 3 – The Chapoli dam
It’s a lesser known dam but no less picturesque than the Selaulim and Anjunem Keri dams in Goa. The Chapoli…
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Karina Pinto May 11, 2018
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Killed in Curchorem over an alleged love quadrangle
Murder is something everyone is familiar with. Ever so often the newspapers are filled with stories of these. The reasons…
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Karina Pinto April 9, 2018
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Colva beach to be turned into an iconic tourist site in India
Goa has some of the best beaches in the country. The coastline is over a 100 kilometres running from the…
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Karina Pinto January 17, 2018
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South Goa’s coastline from Arossim to Galgibaga is just beautiful
For the smallest state in India with a coastline that’s approximately 102 kilometres long, Goa has some of the most…
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ItsGoa November 4, 2017
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Due to presence of jellyfish, locals and tourist advised not to venture into the sea in South Goa
Drishti lifeguards spotted jellyfish which washed ashore along the Baina-Betalbatim-Velsao beach stretch in South Goa on 3rd November 2017. Drishti Marine have alerted the…
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ItsGoa October 11, 2016
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Why will water-sports be stopped during the BRICS summit?
Goa government has directed water-sports operators from Cansaulim to Cavelossim beaches (also the riverine area) to stop operation for BRICS.…
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ItsGoa December 11, 2015
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The hot and Happening North Goa or the laid-back South Goa?
Goa is a beautiful land with a long stretch of coastline where you can completely rejuvenate yourself. The state is…
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