Alphonso

Rediscovering Candolim

Serene and charming Candolim offers an excellent opportunity to enjoy the joys of slow travel despite its seamless blending into the hectic expanses of Calungute and its madding crowds. Stories await at every turn as you explore its most iconic landmarks and those in the neighbouring village of Siquerim which flaunts it own thrilling legends and multi-layered narratives for the patient visitor – be it the majestic Aguada Fort, Siquerim Church or Aguada Jail

  • Discover the serene side of the hot and happening Party Capital that’s Goa
  • Enjoy an Indo - Portuguese house visit accompanied by warm local breakfast
  • Get to know the legends of the village - a failed revolt with a tragic end and a master of hypnotism who made it to global fame
  • Dig out the hidden stories of one of Goa's most prominent Aguada Fort
  • Visit the Sinquerim church and delve into its fascinating architecture
  • A thrilling boat ride in Mandovi river to the Aguada Jail

Serene and laid back Candolim beguile you with its quiet beauty and atmospheric village life. But still waters truly run deep here. For on our wanderings in its lanes, we hear stories – of its native son Fr Abbe Faria, said to be the founder of the science of hypnotism. Another story we encounter is that the village was the site of the launch of the first revolt of the Goans – in this instance the Pintos, against Portuguese rule. And who do you think egged them on? The good Abbe Faria himself, who suggested they set up a republic in Goa! The house where the conspirators met and where the plot was unearthed is still around – its houses the Boscio Hospital! Fort Aguada has its share of thrilling sights and stories too as does Aguada Jail where we go by boat.

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