
In Goa tourist places, we found this place in Panjim called Fontainhas in Old Goa. This is one of the best places to visit in Goa. In this walking tour of old Portuguese Colony in Goa, I’m showing you this place which is a UNESCO Heritage.
About Fontainhas:
Located in Panjim, Fontainhas, also known as Goa’s Latin Quarter, is flanked by an ancient creek called Ourem Creek to the east and the Altinho hills with springs to the west. Many tourists eschew this heritage colony for the spectacular beaches and waves of Goa’s coastline, but its colorful and fascinating sights are more than worth visiting.
Fontainhas is best explored on foot, and strolling among its narrow cobbled streets will definitely transport you back in time.
Marvel at the old Portuguese houses that date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Painted in hues of green, pale yellow, and blue, along with red-colored tiled roofs, artistic doors, and overhead balconies, you’ll instantly fall head over heels with the rows of traditional Portuguese houses and cottages that cover the narrow, winding landscape. There are cute little cafés and bakeries that are over 100 years old dotting the streets of Fontainhas. One of the intriguing features of the houses and cottages in Fontainhas is that they are painted every year after monsoons; it’s a rule that was laid out by the Portuguese, which is followed today.
How to get there:
The nearest airport is the Goa International Airport, approximately 16.5 miles from Fontainhas—visitors can take a taxi/local bus the rest of the way. There are several local transport options also available in Goa to reach Fontainhas.
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