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Sightseeing:
A must visit while here is the Chapora Fort, a 500-year-old Portuguese fort that can be reached from the hill at Vagator.
Head to the famous Baga, where you could catch the Saturday night flea market, or explore the BagaRiver. You could indulge in some water sports while there.
Visit Anjuna and explore the beaches and food shacks there, also shop at the Wednesday flea market.
Explore the town of Mapusa and look up the MascarenhasMansion nearby known for its beautiful windows made of stain glass and fantastic antique collection.
Other Activities:
Like any other Goa beach, Chapora offers the perfect getaway for someone looking for peace and solitude or pure fun. Feast on the local cuisine or just swim and sunbathe. You could visit the local markets of Chapora, and get yourself some great buys ranging from artifacts, jewellery, food items and mementos. In the evening you could check out the nightlife that Vagator and Chapora are known for.
Tourism Info:
Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd
Trionora Apartments
Dr Alvares Costa Road Panaji Goa- 403001 Tel: 91-832-2420779, 2427972, 2436666
Chapora, along with adjoining Vagator beach, is one of the popular beaches of Goa
known for its pristine white sands dotted with palms and rock
formations of black lava. The local industry of boat building and
fishing complements the tourism industry, creating a blend of the
conventional and modern. Chapora is an easy point to get to other
places in Goa, and is 10kms from the town of Mapusa.
Goa Government - Goa Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Goa Tourism - Goa Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Beaches in Goa, Places of Interest in Goa, Lists of Hotels in Goa and Historic places in Goa.
