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4-Day Foodie Itinerary in Goa, August 2023

  1. Day 1: Old Goa
    30 minutes (11.5 miles) from Dabolim Airport

    Start your day with a delicious breakfast of Bebinca, a traditional layered cake and Batica, a coconut cake at Confeitaria 31 De Janeiro. After breakfast, visit the famous Basilica of Bom Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage site and admire the Baroque architecture. Then, make your way to the nearby Se Cathedral, one of the largest churches in Asia. For lunch, head to the nearby Florentine, a seafood restaurant known for its prawn curry and fish thali. In the evening, visit Fontainhas, the Latin Quarter of Panaji, and explore the colorful Portuguese-style houses. End the day with drinks and live music at Café Mojo Pub & Bistro.

  2. Day 2: Mapusa
    30 minutes (10 miles) from Old Goa

    Start your day with a hearty breakfast at Café Tato, known for its Goan Pao with Chorizo and Omelets. After breakfast, visit the Friday Market in Mapusa, and sample local produce like Goan sausages, cashew nuts, and Kokum juice. For lunch, head to Viva Panjim, a traditional Goan restaurant that serves authentic fish curry, pork vindaloo, and prawn balchao. In the afternoon, visit the famous Calangute Beach, and enjoy water sports like parasailing and Jet Ski. For dinner, head to Gunpowder, a popular restaurant for its traditional Goan cuisine and cocktails.

  3. Day 3: Margao
    50 minutes (20 miles) from Mapusa

    Start your day with breakfast at Cafe Real, and try the local breakfast staple, Poee bread with beef cutlet. After breakfast, visit the famous Colva Beach, and relax by the sea. For lunch, head to Fishka, a seafood restaurant that serves fresh fish cooked in local spices. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Rachol Seminary, a historic monument known for its beautiful architecture. For dinner, head to Martin's Corner, a famous restaurant known for its seafood and live music.

  4. Day 4: Panaji
    30 minutes (15 miles) from Margao

    Start your day with breakfast at Café Bodega, and try their delicious pancakes and coffee. After breakfast, visit the famous Fort Aguada, a 17th-century Portuguese fort. For lunch, head to Mum's Kitchen, a restaurant that serves traditional Goan food and has won several awards. In the afternoon, visit the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, and try to spot some rare birds. For dinner, head to Black Sheep Bistro, a stylish restaurant that serves contemporary Indian cuisine.

Recommendations

Don't miss out on trying the local street food like Pav Bhaji, Goan Sausages, and Vada Pav. You can also take a day trip to Dudhsagar Falls, a four-tiered waterfall located on the Mandovi River. To maximize your fun, try to attend a local festival like the Bonderam Festival, which takes place in Divar Island in August.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Breakfast at Confeitaria 31 De Janeiro (1 hour, ₹300)
  • Basilica of Bom Jesus (1 hour, Free)
  • Se Cathedral (1 hour, Free)
  • Lunch at Florentine (1 hour, ₹800)
  • Fontainhas (2 hours, Free)
  • Drinks and Music at Café Mojo Pub & Bistro (2 hours, ₹1000)
  • Breakfast at Café Tato (1 hour, ₹400)
  • Friday Market in Mapusa (2 hours, Free)
  • Lunch at Viva Panjim (1 hour, ₹700)
  • Calangute Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Dinner at Gunpowder (1 hour, ₹1000)
  • Breakfast at Cafe Real (1 hour, ₹500)
  • Colva Beach (2 hours, Free)
  • Lunch at Fishka (1 hour, ₹800)
  • Rachol Seminary (1 hour, Free)
  • Dinner at Martin's Corner (1 hour, ₹1200)
  • Breakfast at Café Bodega (1 hour, ₹600)
  • Fort Aguada (2 hours, Free)
  • Lunch at Mum's Kitchen (1 hour, ₹900)
  • Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (2 hours, ₹100)
  • Dinner at Black Sheep Bistro (1 hour, ₹1500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹11,300
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