Vasco da Gama Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Mormugão, Goa
About Vasco da Gama
The town is named after the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who is the first person known to have sailed theCape Routearound Africa. Mormugao Port was constructed in 1888, and is today one of the major ports of India. Around one-third of India's ore exports leave from here. Ship-builder Goa Shipyard Limited, that builds Navy and Coast Guard vessels, is built on the 1957-formed colonial barge-repair yard Estaleiros Navais de Goa. The Indian Navy also has a conspicuous presence in Mormugao with its vast campus, and its contested control over the Dabolim airport enclave. INS Gomantak is the headquarters of the Indian Navy in Goa and sits on the hill overlooking St Andrew's Church and the Zuari river. Nearby is the naval hospital INS Jeevanti. Overlooking the Mormugao Port is the Navy's hyd
Top Attractions in Vasco da Gama
Explore the best things to see and do in Vasco da Gama:
- ★Naval Aviation Museum
Where to Eat in Vasco da Gama
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Royal
Where to Stay in Vasco da Gama
- 🏨The HQ Hotel
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