This walk is perfect for those who want to enjoy the river cruise along
with shopping areas of MG Road and 18 June Road.
Location:
Goa is situated on the Malabar Coast and has sandy beaches and a tropical
climate. Goa lies on the banks of the Mandovi estuary, in the district of
North Goa.
Arrive:
You will hire a bus or take a taxi and reach Santa Monica Jetty.
Walking Time:
30 Minutes
Best Time To Walk:
Early Mornings and Evenings
The Panjim Walk:
A walk inside the towns will lead you to timber-lined avenues and ambles,
best of which can be seen in the capital city of Panjim. So, are you ready
for an adventurous walk! And yes if you want to see the city at its best
prefer moving in early mornings or early evenings. Avoid the heat of mid-day
sun as its very scorching and can make you feel uncomfortable. So, tighten
your shoes and brace yourself for a walk in Panjim. Don't forget to wear a
sun hat as it 'll save you from the rays of sun and carry enough water as,
walks generally tend to make you feel thirsty.
Opt any road for walking, as any road of Panjim is great for walking,
whether it is the avenue of Campal Miramar stretch, the riverside walk to
the Santa Monica Jetty or the shopping areas of M G Road and 18 June Road.
The Rua de Ourem road that edges the Ourem Canal, and there is the more
strenuous but worth every deep breath you take - the wonderful roads of
Altinho where you see a different vista around every curve of the road.
Some more stunning sights await you at the Campal Promenade which runs
beautifully along the riverfront. Moving along this hand-railed promenade
and feasting your eyes on the exotic sights including the boat-shaped
Pergola against the backdrop of the colonial-era Reis Magos Fort can truly
prove to be one of the finest experiences of your life. The place where the
Campal stretch and the mouth of River Mandovi happen to mingle with the sea
is also a sight to behold.
If you want to enjoy the Santa Monica luxury launch, you need to take out a
lot of time for this river cruise as boat cruises are a must for every
tourist's iternary. The sunset and sundown cruises along the River Mandovi
is a life time experience. The boats take you either west to see the sunset
or east to the island of Chorao. To add that extra oomph to the evening a
live band plays on board and folk dances are performed for passengers. A
visit around the area on the bank of the rivulet of River Mandovi is just
another cross road with some beautiful houses around it. EPIPHANY, the feast
of the Three Kings, is a mega event in Goa on January 6 every year. You'll
be fascinated by Reis Mags's location in Goa's southern most Taluka
Canacona, the fort takes its name from the name of Lord Rama of Ramayana,
who had stayed in this place with his wife Sita during his period of exile.
As you move around and inside Aguada fort, it opens itself to you layer by
layer and you can't help getting fascinated about the poweress it had once
exulted.
