Margao :

Location: Located in Goa, 626km South of Mumbai. About: The Cultural Capital of Goa is covered with beaches like Colva and Banallium, is also known as Madgaon. There are many breath taking views that await to be unfold as you visit this place. There are temples, there are beaches and there are places to eat, dine and to make your trip as pleasurable as possible. The place is heart of Catholic Goa. Its shaded streets lined with grand colonial mansions, its markets full of the rich produce of Goa, Margaon has lot to offer to its visitors. The best time to visit Margao is during rains when Salcette is rich green. December trip can be taken to experince traditional; Goa Christmas. Places of Interest: Salcette's Beaches A wonderful mix of Indian and Iberian Margaon and explore the sparkling hinterland of Margaon. Largo da Igreja Church & Church of Espirito Santo Most beautiful churches in Margao. Beaches Beaches of Velsao, Arosim, Bogmalo, Colva, Banallium and Majorda are most happening places at Margao. Grande Island Also known as San Jorge, can be reached by negotiating for a fishing vessel. Dolphin trips rates are quoted by the hour. Accessibility: By Air: Dabolim Airport is 29km from Panjim. By Rail: The best would be to take Konkan Kanya Express from Mumbai. The trains halt at Margaon Junction. By Road: Plenty of luxury and sleepers leave Mumbai for Goa in the late afternoon, reaching Margaon early next morning.