About Old Goa and Temples

About Old Goa and Temples

Old Goa is known as the spiritual heart of Portuguese Goa, it receives a stead flow of tourists, but not too many to spoil this beautiful peaceful churchlined town.

Occassionally you might be lucky enough to see a great pilgrimage to the tomb of St Francis Xavier in the Basilica of Bom Jesus. The Se Cathedral, the largest of the churches here, it was built in the first quarter of the 17th century. Inside it has richly guilded panels in the main altar showing the maryrdom of the saint. The buildings in the center of Old Goa are surrounded by oddly shaped trees that curve their way upto the sky, they make great pictures with the clear blue skys of India as a backdrop.

It's a great place to unwind and view the beauty of these magnificent buildings. From here we drive to the spice plantation and visit a Hindu temple along the way for pictures and a chance to sample some of the foods, sold by locals along the way.