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3-Day Foodie Itinerary for Goa in September 2023

  1. Day 1: Indulge in Goa's Portuguese Heritage
    30 minutes (12.3 miles) from Goa International Airport

    Morning: Start your day with a hearty breakfast at Confeitaria 31 de Janeiro, a bakery that has been in business for over 100 years. Try the local favorites - Poee and Prawn Rissois. After breakfast, visit the Basilica of Bom Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that houses the remains of Saint Francis Xavier. For lunch, head to Viva Panjim, a restaurant that serves authentic Goan-Portuguese cuisine. Try the Pork Vindaloo or Chicken Cafreal. In the evening, visit the Fontainhas neighborhood, a charming Latin Quarter with colorful houses and winding streets. End your day at Panaji's Municipal Garden, a beautiful park with a musical fountain.

  2. Day 2: Explore Goa's Coastal Cuisine
    1 hour (18.2 miles) from Panaji Municipal Garden

    Morning: Start your day with a breakfast of Bebinca and tea at Cafe Tato. Then, head to the Anjuna Beach Flea Market, a vibrant market with numerous food stalls and souvenir shops. For lunch, visit Fisherman’s Wharf, a restaurant that serves fresh seafood with a stunning view of the river. Try the Fish Thali or Prawn Curry. In the evening, head to Curlies Shack, a popular beach shack that serves delicious cocktails and has live music performances.

  3. Day 3: Discover Goa's Spices and Plantations
    1 hour 15 minutes (32.1 miles) from Curlies Shack

    Morning: Start your day with a visit to Sahakari Spice Farm, a 130-acre plantation that grows exotic spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla. Take a guided tour of the farm and enjoy a traditional Goan lunch served on a banana leaf. After lunch, visit the Arvalem Caves, a set of ancient rock-cut caves that are over 1,500 years old. For dinner, head to Vinayak Family Restaurant, a restaurant that serves delicious Indian and Chinese cuisine. Try the Butter Garlic Crab or Veg Manchurian.

Recommendations

If you have time, consider taking a day trip to Dudhsagar Falls, a four-tiered waterfall that is located on the Mandovi River. You can also visit the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, a birdwatcher's paradise that is home to over 400 species of birds. To maximize your fun, take a cooking class to learn how to prepare authentic Goan cuisine.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Confeitaria 31 de Janeiro (1 hour, Rs 200)
  • Basilica of Bom Jesus (1 hour, Rs 50)
  • Viva Panjim (1 hour 30 minutes, Rs 800)
  • Fontainhas neighborhood (1 hour, Free)
  • Panaji's Municipal Garden (1 hour, Free)
  • Cafe Tato (1 hour, Rs 150)
  • Anjuna Beach Flea Market (2 hours, Free)
  • Fisherman’s Wharf (1 hour 30 minutes, Rs 1,200)
  • Curlies Shack (3 hours, Rs 1,500)
  • Sahakari Spice Farm (3 hours, Rs 1,000)
  • Arvalem Caves (1 hour, Rs 5)
  • Vinayak Family Restaurant (1 hour 30 minutes, Rs 700)
  • Total Estimated Costs: Rs 5,755

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