Things to Do in Mapusa

Large 17th-century Portuguese fort with a lighthouse.

St. Jerome Church in Mapusa.

Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman.

Bustling local market with diverse goods.

Revered temple, guardian deity of Mapusa.

Iconic music venue

Historic 17th-century church, a local landmark.

Bustling local market for fresh produce and Goan specialties.

The coconut-tree-lined Parra road made famous by Dear Zindagi.

The calm, mangrove-lined Chapora estuary off Siolim — kayaking, birdlife and dolphin-spotting on one of North Goa's quieter waterways.

Historic church in Siolim, a significant landmark with beautiful architecture.

The palm-lined lane in Parra made famous by 'Dear Zindagi' — a photo-and-drive spot, not a monument.

Siolim's hidden riverside beach — a quiet, tucked-away crescent on the Chapora estuary, better for sunsets and kayaking than a swim.

Example of Indian Baroque architecture

Historic fort offering panoramic views.

Peaceful Hindu temple with intricate architecture.

Historic church founded in 1595, a significant local landmark.

Historic church with beautiful architecture.

Nearby village with local charm

Stunning Gothic-style church in Saligao.

Historic 16th-century church, a prominent landmark in Aldona.

A beautiful church with impressive architecture and historical significance.

Calangute Market in Calangute.

Modern South Indian in a soaring restored Portuguese villa, one of Goa's most talked-about tables.

The famous Greek taverna, now on the Chapora riverfront in Siolim, sunsets, fire shows and long Aegean nights.

Southern peninsular home-cooking in an old Portuguese house garden

Regional Indian cooked over open fire in a fort-like poolside setting

A boho-chic cocktail bar and all-day restaurant where curated drinks meet international-Goan fusion.

A French bakery-cafe hidden in the trees on the Anjuna-Arpora edge, famous for its croissants.

Quietly excellent Japanese kitchen for sushi, ramen and gyoza

Chef-led modern Indian and craft cocktails in a 160-year-old mansion

All-day cafe, bar and concept store in a century-old design villa

German-European garden bistro known for a long, lazy Goan brunch

A cosy Alpine-lodge bistro in Siolim serving global comfort food with a Tibetan and Nepali heart.

Grandmother's-recipe Goan home cooking amid the upscale set

A plant-filled specialty-coffee and dessert cafe, built for lingering over a cortado and a slice of cheesecake.

An artsy garden cafe on Anjuna's Market Road serving Israeli and Mediterranean food, with a shop and community vibe.

A long-standing Goan cafe-restaurant and a reliable, unpretentious village fixture.

Calangute's beloved bakery-cafe, turning out croissants and Goan-Italian plates since 1989.

A stylish Assagao Japanese restaurant with a strong cocktail program, beautiful to sit in, though food and service divide.

An Assagao garden restaurant serving North Indian food that reviewers call among the best of its kind in Goa.

The same beloved Assagao brunch cafe, with weekend breakfasts warm enough to earn repeat visits.

A countryside Parra cafe and coworking space that regulars treat like a second home, with one flagged event night as the exception.

A newly opened villa cafe with a buzzy following, still working out service consistency in its early days.

A tiny dessert-forward cafe in Sangolda built around pastries, cakes, and coffee.

A stylish, secluded Anjuna bar with paddy field and fairy-light views, built for a classy evening out.

A low-key, cozy Vagator cocktail bar known for curated live music and standout drinks.