Tourist Places to see in and around Panaji Holidays in Panaji

The capital city of gorgeous Goa is dotted with places worth seeing in and around. Just 3 km from Panaji is the Miramar beach. The Miramar beach is one of the many beaches Goa boasts of. The long walks on the silvery sands of the Miramar are the best way to enjoy the beach. Further ahead there is the fishing village of Dona Paula around Panaji. The Dona Paula beach is a place that attracts several tourists.

The Marine Biology Museum and Taxonomy Reference Middle of the National Oceanography Institute is a must see although at the Dona Paula. The old Goa or even the Golden Goa lies around Panaji and is a must see. Spectacular churches sumptuous buildings, stately mansions and broad streets once characterized the 3sq miles (8km) of old Goa. These days it's a modest village surrounded from the huge churches and convents constructed throughout its heyday, and which appeal to guests from numerous parts of the globe.

Amongst the many splendid buildings of outdated Goa, would be the superb churches & cathedrals such as Se Cathedral, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, or Basiica of Bom Jesus as already mentioned contribute in making Outdated Goa as Golden Goa.

Make your holidays at Panaji more enjoyable by seeing these nearby places. These places not only enhance tourism potential in Panaji but also are worth seeing holiday spots themselves.

• Miramar Beach - A lovely golden beach of soft sand girdled with palm trees. The main beach outside of state-capital Panaji. The usual hangout for urbanites from Panjim and around, and also for 'desi' (domestic, Indian) tourists visiting the region. Try the fast-food of both Goan origin.

•D'Silva's, serves delicious authentic Goan snacks. Located opposite the childrens park, just past the roundabout. The place is obscure and easy to miss out. For other Indian snacks, Chaat (Bhel Puri) and Mid-East shwarma-based food go a little ahead on the beachside stalls. Cafe Coffee Day can be a hip hang out for the younger set. Nice playground for kids, including a giant fish made of cement.

• Dona Paula A beach outside Panaji and beyond Miramar. This is where so several Bollywood (Hindi) films have been shot. No wonder it can be hyped up among Hindi film audiences. Scenic. In fair weather, a boat service connects this point with Vasco da Gama.