The second largest city in Goa, Margao is the commercial hub of Goa. Margao is famous for its ancient cultural heritage and the conventional customs of people over there. The administrative headquarters of the south Goan district lie in Margao. Margao is built in the sweeping curves the Portuguese opted for, especially around the Holy Spirit Church. Today, you can find buildings mushroomed everywhere, all smiling derisively at dusty, tightly shut but still graciously portraying an architecture from a different era.

The beauty of Margao is that you can still find numerous buildings, parks and alleyways attesting the Portuguese and varied European names and community, as this Latin quarter - a competely different way of recognition not found in other parts of India. On one side of this square rests the Church of the Holy Spirit, built by the Jesuits in 1564 in the heart of Margao.

Attraction in Margao

Monte church - Another must see in Margao is the small chapel called Monte church located on top of Monte hill. The church is locked most of year but one should go there to get a bird's eye view of the entire city, which is grand and splendid.

Colva Beach - Margao is famous for its Colva beach, which flourishes, in all its natural beauty. People love to be absorbed in its charm and completely feel relaxed and rejuvenated after spending time there. Colva beach is one of those beaches in this small Indian state of Goa that is developing at a very rapid pace with the advent of many hotels and resorts in the nearby areas.

Mobor - Mobor is the spot where Colva ends and the River Assolna meets the sea. The beach at Mobor lies in a sheltered cave overlooked by cliffs on one side   it makes for a picture perfect setting.

The Jorge Barreto park - The Municipal Garden or The Jorge Barreto Park is surrounded by many restaurants and office buildings. It is a beautiful park to enjoy and relax.

Pandava Caves - It's boasts of the dual culture of Goa. Located at Aquem Alto, near the Chapel of St Sebastian, this cave is an exemplar of wonders.

Church of the Holy Spirit  - This church is an archetypical representation of Goan Baroque architecture. Located at the heart of the Largo de Igreja Square in Margao, this 17 th century church boasts of exquisitely carved pulpit depicting the apostles.

By Road - Having a well connected motorable roads to another city.