Guidebook for Panjim
Sightseeing
Highly rated and well maintained/pristine/small beach. Much less crowded than the North Goa beaches. Fronted by a Beach Resort (Cidade de Goa). Also has Watersports activities.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vainguinim Beach
Highly rated and well maintained/pristine/small beach. Much less crowded than the North Goa beaches. Fronted by a Beach Resort (Cidade de Goa). Also has Watersports activities.
Dias Beach
Another secluded and nice local beach
Offers watersport activities. Also a scenic spot.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dona Paula Jetty
Offers watersport activities. Also a scenic spot.
Goa University
University roadLocal university campus.
Playa de Dona Paula
Another nice local beach.
Popular beach for locals and tourists with various restaurants and roadside food stalls.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Miramar Beach
Popular beach for locals and tourists with various restaurants and roadside food stalls.
Cabo Raj Niwas
Old Portuguese Palace with cemetary as well as a Chapel nearby.
An old Portuguese Fort overlooking the sea. Very beautiful.
150 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fort Aguada
Fort Aguada RoadAn old Portuguese Fort overlooking the sea. Very beautiful.
Food Scene
Highly rated beach resort with open sea views! Access to very well maintained Vainguinium Beach with Watersports activities. Restaurants/Cafes/Bars are all available (But avoid "Cafe Azul" though).
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cidade de Goa - IHCL SeleQtions
Highly rated beach resort with open sea views! Access to very well maintained Vainguinium Beach with Watersports activities. Restaurants/Cafes/Bars are all available (But avoid "Cafe Azul" though).
A local hotel and resort - convenient distance. Right next to the Vainguinium Beach and Cidade de Goa. Average rating.
Sandalwood Hotel & Retreat
A local hotel and resort - convenient distance. Right next to the Vainguinium Beach and Cidade de Goa. Average rating.
Highly rated beach Resort/Restaurant with access to a small, safe and secluded beach. Goan cuisine served.
Prainha Resort By The Sea
Jetty RoadHighly rated beach Resort/Restaurant with access to a small, safe and secluded beach. Goan cuisine served.
O Pescador An Indy Resort
Highly rated beach resort/restaurant serving authentic Goan cuisine.
Grand Hyatt Goa
P.O RoadHighly rated resort.
Goa Marriott Resort & Spa
Highly rated resort
Very nice and cozy, Portuguese style restaurant serving authentic Goan cuisine. Highly rated.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peep Kitchen
Very nice and cozy, Portuguese style restaurant serving authentic Goan cuisine. Highly rated.
Arcanjela Bar and Restaurant
Hawaii Beach RoadQuaint little local bar & restaurant that has stood the test of time.
Soft Rock Cafe
Closest restaurant, for a quick meal. Average culinary quality.
Nice hotel on the sea. They have Live Music (Jazz, Blues, Rock 'n' Roll, Latin) on Thursday evenings, from 7:30pm onwards.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bay 15
Nice hotel on the sea. They have Live Music (Jazz, Blues, Rock 'n' Roll, Latin) on Thursday evenings, from 7:30pm onwards.
Highly rated (on Tripadvisor) local mom-and-pop restaurant.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Viva Panjim
178 Rua 31 de JaneiroHighly rated (on Tripadvisor) local mom-and-pop restaurant.
The Upper House
Highly rated restaurant. Heart of Panjim.
Excellent for Sea Food. Highly rated.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ritz Classic Panjim
18th June RoadExcellent for Sea Food. Highly rated.
Excellent and Authentic Thai Cuisine. Nice ambience. They also offer authentic Thai Massages for approximately INR 1800 per hour.
Thai n Wok
Dayanand Bandodkar MargExcellent and Authentic Thai Cuisine. Nice ambience. They also offer authentic Thai Massages for approximately INR 1800 per hour.
Pan Asian Bowl
Nice Pan-Asian cuisine. Nice ambience. Well rated.
Everything Else
National oceonagraphic research institute with marine exhibits on display. Guarded entry - ask at gate for permission to explore exhibits.
CSIR - National Institute Of Oceanography
Raj Bhavan RoadNational oceonagraphic research institute with marine exhibits on display. Guarded entry - ask at gate for permission to explore exhibits.
Well reviewed, 24/7/365 hospital with extensive and modern medical facilities (including a cancer treatment section).
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Manipal Hospitals Goa
Doctor East Borges RoadWell reviewed, 24/7/365 hospital with extensive and modern medical facilities (including a cancer treatment section).
Hawaii The Sea-Side Village Retreat
Nice Restaurant by the sea-side. Well rated.
Dona Paula Chapel
Chapel
Old Portuguese Church. Also called the "Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception". Heart of Panjim City.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción
Rua Emidio GraciaOld Portuguese Church. Also called the "Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception". Heart of Panjim City.
Arts & Culture
Local Club offering a restaurant, ayurveda, spa, fitness center, arts/crafts events, dance classes, book club, various academic talks and events, and conference facilities. Nice,quiet and comfortable.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
International Centre Goa
Doctor East Borges RoadLocal Club offering a restaurant, ayurveda, spa, fitness center, arts/crafts events, dance classes, book club, various academic talks and events, and conference facilities. Nice,quiet and comfortable.
Local Multi-Screen Cinema, including 3D showings.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
INOX Goa
Dayanand Bandodkar MargLocal Multi-Screen Cinema, including 3D showings.
Entertainment & Activities
Goa Science Centre
Marine HighwayGood entertainment for children
Shopping
Various amenities, right on the main street - Bank, ATM, Pharmacy, Cell-Recharge, Grocery Store, Confectioner, Liquor Shop, 2 budget restaurants, child-care center/kindergarten, Yoga Center
Victorian Villa
Various amenities, right on the main street - Bank, ATM, Pharmacy, Cell-Recharge, Grocery Store, Confectioner, Liquor Shop, 2 budget restaurants, child-care center/kindergarten, Yoga Center
2 amenities of interest here --
(1) a high-end spa/wellness center called Traia
(2) a childcare center
La Oceana Colony
2 amenities of interest here --
(1) a high-end spa/wellness center called Traia
(2) a childcare center
The largest -- and ONLY ;) -- local mall. Lol :). Several shops and restaurants here though.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caculo Mall
16 St Inez RdThe largest -- and ONLY ;) -- local mall. Lol :). Several shops and restaurants here though.
A One-Stop Shop for all sorts of suvenirs from across India, gifts, jewellery etc. Professional staff, quality controlled, fixed pricing (no haggling or upselling here). 3 floors filled with shopping.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bombay Bazar
18th June RoadA One-Stop Shop for all sorts of suvenirs from across India, gifts, jewellery etc. Professional staff, quality controlled, fixed pricing (no haggling or upselling here). 3 floors filled with shopping.