Places to Visit in Miramar

Places to Visit in Miramar

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Parra
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Religious
Parra village is located at a distance of 20.1 km from Miramar. The Church of St. Anne, built in 1649, and the Ganesh Tollem Lake are the prominent attractions of the site. The village is known for its watermelons and imitation jewellery. Read More »
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  • Beach
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Miramar Beach
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Beach
Miramar Beach, also known as the Gaspar Dias, lies close to the estuary of Mandovi River. In Portuguese, Miramar means ‘viewing the sea’. The beach, lined with palm trees and facing the Arabian Sea, is visited by people for morning and evening walks. This 2 km long beach... Read More »
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Aldona
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Religious
Aldona village, situated in the Bardez taluk, is about 21 km away from the destination. The St. Thomas Church, built in 1956, is the prime attraction of the site. Located on the banks of the Mapusa River, the church displays symbolic biblical murals and idols. It is believed that the local people... Read More »
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Basilica of Bom Jesus
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Heritage
The Basilica of Bom Jesus has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also known as the Basilica of Good Jesus. It is regarded as India’s first minor basilica to have been given the name of infant Jesus.     This ancient structure is believed to have... Read More »
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  • Beach
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Coco Beach
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Beach
Coco Beach is located 14.6 km away from Miramar. It is dotted with thick plantations of palm trees and the seashore offers beautiful views of sunrise and sunset. Fishing is the main occupation of the people. The site is famous for its watersports as the sea water is calm and peaceful... Read More »
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Fort Aguada
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Fort
Fort Aguada, counted amongst the prime attractions of Goa, is located around 20.6 km away from Miramar. This ancient structure is believed to have been built during the reign of the Portuguese. It was established with the aim of protecting Goa from attacks. This fort is popular for its... Read More »
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Vainguinim
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Beach
Vainguinim is one of the renowned beaches of North Goa and is situated just 7 km south of the Panaji city centre. Surrounded by low hills and green vegetation, this beach is home to over 500 species of birds. This beach starts at Dona Paula and ends at Miramar. Read More »
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Saligao
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Religious
Saligao is popular for an ancient Parish Church built in the Gothic style and is located 15.7 km away from Miramar. The site was originally known as Salgaon and was renamed as Saliago by the Portuguese. The name of the village is a combination of two words, Sal and Gao, meaning wooded... Read More »
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Archaeological Museum
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Museum
The Archaeological Museum is situated around 14 km away from Miramar within the premises of the Convent of St. Francis of Assisi. This museum was established by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in 1964. The museum holds display of a collection dating from the historical times to the late... Read More »
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Sinquerim Beach
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Beach
Sinquerim Beach is located around 17.5 km away from Miramar. This beach is popular for various watersports like water skiing, scuba diving, fishing, parasailing and windsurfing. The major attraction of this beach is a lighthouse that offers views of the region. Some of the popular beaches located... Read More »
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Assagao
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Village
Assagao is a small village, located 22.4 km away from Miramar. This place is famous for its typical Goan homes, tropical gardens and springs that are believed to possess healing powers. The nearby beaches of Anjuna and Baga can be visited from here. Read More »
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Baga Beach
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Beach
Baga Beach lies between two other famous beaches of Goa, Anjuna Beach and Calangute Beach. This beach is located in Bardez taluka, around 21 km away from Miramar Beach. It lies on the coastline of the western coast of Goa, near the confluence of the Arabian Sea and River Baga. It... Read More »
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Calangute Beach
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Beach
Calangute Beach is situated around 19.8 km away from Miramar. This beach is considered as the place where the hippy culture developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. As the arrival of mainstream tourists increased, this culture spread across Goa. Read More »
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Pomburpa
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Religious
Pomburpa is situated 16.2 km away from Miramar in the Bardez taluka. The site is famous for its St. Cajetan Church which exhibits beautiful candelabra and panelling. There are decorated altars and a beautiful image of Our Lady within the premises of the church. Pomburpa is also known for its hot... Read More »
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St. Lawrence Church
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Religious
St. Lawrence Church is believed to have been built in 1630 and is devoted to St. Lawrence. He is considered to be a patron saint of the sailors and controller of winds. The church is dome shaped and has various beautiful structures. Of all the structures, the risen Jesus Christ with his legion of... Read More »
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Dona Paula Beach
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Beach
The Dona Paula Beach is situated at the confluence of the Zuari River and Mandov River. This beach is a secluded bay on the Arabian Sea and is popularly known as Lover's Paradise. The beach is named after Dona Paula de Menzes, who was the daughter of one of the Indian Viceroys.... Read More »
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Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Sanctuary
Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is situated around 10.2 km away from Miramar, along the Mandovi River. This is considered to be the only bird sanctuary in Goa and is named after the famous Indian ornithologist, Dr. Salim Ali.   The sanctuary is home to around 400 species of migratory... Read More »
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St. Michael's Church
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Religious
St. Michael's Church is situated on the Anjuna Beach Road. Constructed in 1595, this church is regarded amongst the oldest churches of Goa. The church is devoted to St. Miguel and is built in the Portuguese architectural style. There is a statue of St. Michael, with a scale in his... Read More »
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Reis Magos Fort
Rank 19
Ranked 19 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Fort
Reis Magos Fort, built in 1551, is situated about 13 km away from Miramar. The fort was initially built by Sultan Adil Shah and rebuilt by the Portuguese rulers after they captured it in 1760. They rebuilt the fort in order to protect it from the attacks of rulers of nearby kingdoms. The... Read More »
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Church of St. Alex
Rank 20
Ranked 20 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Religious
The Church of St. Alex is located along the Chogm Road, around 18.2 km away from Miramar. This church is counted among the oldest churches of Goa and is believed to be constructed in 1595 by Franciscans. Later the church was demolished and rebuilt in 1741. One of the major attractions of this... Read More »
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Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
Rank 21
Ranked 21 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Religious
The Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is around 5 km away from Miramar. The church, originally constructed in 1541, is amongst the first churches to have been built in Goa. After several renovations, the present structure of the church was constructed in 1619. One of the... Read More »
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Church of Our Lady of Rosary
Rank 22
Ranked 22 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Religious
The Church of Our Lady of Rosary lies on the Monte de Boa Vista Hill, in proximity to the Basilica of Bom Jesus. The church is believed to be the efforts of the Portuguese Conqueror Alfonso de Albuquerque. This church marks the foremost success of the Portuguese rulers in Goa. It has a... Read More »
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Baga River
Rank 23
Ranked 23 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: River
The Baga River, commonly known as the Riviera De Goa, originates from the dense forests of Assagao and Bardez. It is around 10 km long and is home to various aquatic species that are the source of livelihood for fishermen living in the region. This river flows through Baga Beach and... Read More »
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Siridao Beach
Rank 24
Ranked 24 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Beach
Siridao Beach, located at a distance of 8 km from Miramar, is popular for the Chapel of Jesus of Nazareth. Several tourists from all across the globe visit this place during the first week of Easter. Siridao is a rocky and sandy beach situated near the Zuari Estuary. Numerous pearl and oyster... Read More »
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Church and Convent of St. Monica
Rank 25
Ranked 25 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Religious
The Church and Convent of St. Monica, located on the Holy Hill, is one of the oldest churches in Goa. The construction of this church started in 1606 and was completed in 1627, under the supervision of Archbishop Dom Frei Alexio de Menezes. This three-storeyed church was known for... Read More »
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Baga Retreat House
Rank 26
Ranked 26 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Hill
The Baga Retreat House is located on Baga Hill, around 22.2 km away from Miramar. This beach is believed to have been established in 1951 by Fr. Adrian Le Tellier SJ, a Belgian Jesuit. This house is dedicated to St. Francis Xavier. The surrounding areas of the house are famous for... Read More »
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Nachinola Village
Rank 27
Ranked 27 of 27
Places to Visit in Miramar
  • Type: Religious
Nachinola village is situated around 21 km away from Miramar. It is located in the Bardez taluk and is popular for its archaeological and mythological significance. The village derives its name from the expression ‘Nach-go-Nola’, in which Nola refers to a lady who used to live in the... Read More »
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