Guidebook for Rustic Villa - Pilar - Goa

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Guidebook for Rustic Villa - Pilar - Goa

Sightseeing Places

Must visit places in Goa
Completed in 1605, this Baroque Catholic church contains the tomb of Saint Francis Xavier. Distance: 19 mins drive from Pilar
138 locals recommend
Basilica of Bom Jesus
Old Goa Road
138 locals recommend
Completed in 1605, this Baroque Catholic church contains the tomb of Saint Francis Xavier. Distance: 19 mins drive from Pilar
Roman Catholic place of worship built by Portuguese colonialists and still hosting regular services. Distance: 20 mins drive from Pilar
22 locals recommend
Se Cathedral
22 locals recommend
Roman Catholic place of worship built by Portuguese colonialists and still hosting regular services. Distance: 20 mins drive from Pilar
1612 Portuguese fortress offering ocean views & an abandoned lighthouse erected in 1864. Distance: 49 mins drive from Pilar
150 locals recommend
Fort Aguada
Fort Aguada Road
150 locals recommend
1612 Portuguese fortress offering ocean views & an abandoned lighthouse erected in 1864. Distance: 49 mins drive from Pilar
Large area of mangrove swamp with a paved walkway & watchtower for visitors to observe birds. Distance: 44 mins drive from Pilar
38 locals recommend
Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
38 locals recommend
Large area of mangrove swamp with a paved walkway & watchtower for visitors to observe birds. Distance: 44 mins drive from Pilar
Domed temple with a 7-story tower dedicated to Manguesh, an incarnation of the god Shiva. Distance: 36 mins drive from Pilar
16 locals recommend
Shree Manguesh Saunsthan
Dinanath Mangeshkar Road
16 locals recommend
Domed temple with a 7-story tower dedicated to Manguesh, an incarnation of the god Shiva. Distance: 36 mins drive from Pilar
Completed in 1609, this Baroque-style Catholic church with a grand facade sits atop a small hill. Distance: 22 mins drive from Pilar
47 locals recommend
Immaculate Conception Church
Rua Emidio Gracia
47 locals recommend
Completed in 1609, this Baroque-style Catholic church with a grand facade sits atop a small hill. Distance: 22 mins drive from Pilar
his restored 16th-century fort offers sweeping river & sea views, along with a cultural center. Distance: 32 mins drive from Pilar
80 locals recommend
Reis Magos Fort
Nerul - Reis Margos Road
80 locals recommend
his restored 16th-century fort offers sweeping river & sea views, along with a cultural center. Distance: 32 mins drive from Pilar
Classic Portuguese-style architecture gives this neighborhood a distinct look & feel. Distance: 22 mins drive from Pilar
73 locals recommend
Fontainhas
Rua de Natal
73 locals recommend
Classic Portuguese-style architecture gives this neighborhood a distinct look & feel. Distance: 22 mins drive from Pilar
Opened in 1996, this state museum features exhibits on the history & culture of Goa. Distance: 21 mins drive from Pilar
19 locals recommend
Goa Museum
Avenida Dom João de Castro
19 locals recommend
Opened in 1996, this state museum features exhibits on the history & culture of Goa. Distance: 21 mins drive from Pilar
Iconic Catholic church dating to the 17th century, with a white facade & fresco paintings. Distance: 20 mins drive from Pilar
26 locals recommend
Church of St. Francis of Assissi
26 locals recommend
Iconic Catholic church dating to the 17th century, with a white facade & fresco paintings. Distance: 20 mins drive from Pilar
Infamous historic humble chapel Distance: 10 mins drive from Pilar
CHAPEL OF JESUS OF NAZARETH
Unnamed Road
Infamous historic humble chapel Distance: 10 mins drive from Pilar
Dudhsagar Falls is a four-tiered waterfall located on the Mandovi River. It is 60 km from Panaji by road and is located on the Guntakal–Vasco da Gama rail route about 46 km east of Madgaon and 80 km south of Belagavi. Distance: 2 hrs drive form Pilar
95 locals recommend
Dudhsagar Falls
DoodhSagar Waterfalls Trail
95 locals recommend
Dudhsagar Falls is a four-tiered waterfall located on the Mandovi River. It is 60 km from Panaji by road and is located on the Guntakal–Vasco da Gama rail route about 46 km east of Madgaon and 80 km south of Belagavi. Distance: 2 hrs drive form Pilar

Goan Beaches

List of all must visit beach front locaitons in Goa
Big, popular beach with water sports, such as boating, water skiing & parasailing, plus food stalls. Distance: 46 mins drive from Pilar
117 locals recommend
Calangute Beach
117 locals recommend
Big, popular beach with water sports, such as boating, water skiing & parasailing, plus food stalls. Distance: 46 mins drive from Pilar
This bay area is a tourism destination with a resort & restaurants in a one-time fishing village. Distance: 23 mins drive from Pilar
12 locals recommend
Dona Paula Beach
12 locals recommend
This bay area is a tourism destination with a resort & restaurants in a one-time fishing village. Distance: 23 mins drive from Pilar
Sprawling, scenic beachfront lined with open-air eateries, bars & nightspots overlooking the sea. Distance: 41 mins drive from Pilar
66 locals recommend
Colva Beach
Colva Beach Road
66 locals recommend
Sprawling, scenic beachfront lined with open-air eateries, bars & nightspots overlooking the sea. Distance: 41 mins drive from Pilar
Picturesque swimming & water-sports destination convenient to resorts & close to historic fort. Distance: 45 mins drive from Pilar
65 locals recommend
Sinquerim Fort
65 locals recommend
Picturesque swimming & water-sports destination convenient to resorts & close to historic fort. Distance: 45 mins drive from Pilar
Siridao Beach
Bambolim Beach

Food scene

Dining at Edward’s Yard is highly reasonable and pocket-friendly. You can enjoy a luxurious Goan feast for very affordable prices here. Back your first course with couple of beers or whatever drink motivates you. After getting that heady buzz, munch on few appetizers such as, crumb fried pomfret, kaju hariyali tikki, rawa fry crabs, duck chilly, malai chicken tikka, prawns masala fry, mix veg spring rolls and butter garlic squid. Also on offer are, fish curry, paneer makhanwala, mutton do pyaza, Balinese curry, chicken cafreal and crabs xec-xec. Distance: 5 mins drive from Pilar
Edwards Yard
Dining at Edward’s Yard is highly reasonable and pocket-friendly. You can enjoy a luxurious Goan feast for very affordable prices here. Back your first course with couple of beers or whatever drink motivates you. After getting that heady buzz, munch on few appetizers such as, crumb fried pomfret, kaju hariyali tikki, rawa fry crabs, duck chilly, malai chicken tikka, prawns masala fry, mix veg spring rolls and butter garlic squid. Also on offer are, fish curry, paneer makhanwala, mutton do pyaza, Balinese curry, chicken cafreal and crabs xec-xec. Distance: 5 mins drive from Pilar
Low & Slow
Moms recipes Pilar
Paulo's Yard
Good food... good view Distance: 10 mins drive from Pilar
Lake View Restaurant & Bar
Zuari Road
Good food... good view Distance: 10 mins drive from Pilar
Good food ... good views Distance: 12 mins drive from Pilar
Chulha
Good food ... good views Distance: 12 mins drive from Pilar
Good food place by the beach Distance: 12 mins drive from Pilar
Rising Star Beach Shack Siridao
Edapally - Panvel Hwy
Good food place by the beach Distance: 12 mins drive from Pilar
Mai Maria Sea Food Restaurant
Amott Tik by Dhanashree Bar & Rest
Sand & Sea Bar & Restaurant