Shri Bhagavati Temple: is at least 500 years old and attracts many devotees and tourists because of its tranquil atmosphere and beautiful architecture. At its entrance, you will find two life sized statues of elephants with intricate detail and carved from black marble, that guard Goddess Bhagavati Ashtabhuja.

Basilica Of Bom Jesus: is located in Old Goa and has a beautiful display of wooden, stone, gold and granite statues. The church draws thousands of devotees and tourists as the tomb and remains of St Francis Xavier rest here.

Se Cathedral: is the largest church in old Goa and was built in 16th century. It is famed for its Golden Bell which has a rich sound as well as 14 small chapels. One of these chapels has a cross upon which a vision of Christ is reported to have been seen in 1919.

Fort Aguada: is perched on a hill and has great views of the surrounding area. It was constructed in 1612 by the Portuguese to help protect against constant invasions from the Dutch and the Marathas. Inside the high fort walls is a lighthouse that was built in 1864 and used an oil lamp to show ships the way to the coast.

Flea Market at Anjuna: is held every Wednesday and has a vibrant atmosphere. Store vendors are decked in bright clothes and stunning silver jewellery and sell a wide variety of items including beads and silver, shoes and slippers, silk and cotton sarongs, mirrors and old motorbikes.

Mapusa Market: is located in the small town of Mapusa, about 13kms from Panaji. It is a very popular market and sells a wide variety of goods including spicy pork sausages, dried fish, prawns, clothing, junk jewellery and liquor.

Fontainhas and Sao Tome: are the Old Portuguese areas and are big tourist draws. You will find narrow cobbled lanes, old buildings and a laid back ambience. Tiny bars and restaurants reminiscent of days gone by line the street and the Chapel of St Sebastian, which dates back to the 1880s, can be found here.