Margao Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
second largest city in Goa
About Margao
This South Goa city is also the second-largest (after Vasco da Gama) by population and very busy as the administrative headquarters of South Goa. This beach spans more than 30 kilometres, from Sancoale in the north to the Mobor Peninsula in the south. Margao lies somewhat in the middle of this beach, five kilometres eastwards. Hence, it's a convenient base station for beaches like Velsao, Cansaulim, Arossim, Majorda, Betalbatim, Colva, Sernabatim,Benaulim, Varca, Fatrade, Cavelossim and Mobor. Like other Goan places, Margao too has got multiple names in different languages. It's called Madgaon by the Indian Railways, and the local Konkani pronunciation is Mudgannv or Modgannv. Margão is the Portuguese name and spelling. Skirted in part by the River Sal, Margao is known for its huge Indo-Po
Top Attractions in Margao
Explore the best things to see and do in Margao:
- ★Peace Cottage Fine Art Gallery
Where to Stay in Margao
- 🏨Escot hotel
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