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The Best Attractions In Vasco da Gama

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Vasco da Gama , often shortened to Vasco, is the largest city in the state of Goa on the west coast of India. It is named after the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. It is also the headquarters of the Mormugão taluka region. The city lies on the western tip of the Mormugao peninsula, at the mouth of the Zuari River, about 30 kilometres from Panaji, Goa's capital, and about 5 kilometres from Dabolim Airport. The city was founded in 1543 and remained in Portuguese hands until 1961, when Goa ceased to be a Portuguese territory. The 1888 constructed Mormugao port remains a busy shipping route in Asia. Even today it is one of the major ports of independen...
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The Best Attractions In Vasco da Gama

  • 1. Bogmalo Beach Vasco Da Gama
    Bogmalo Beach is a small beach-side village in Goa, India. It is situated in a small bay with around a mile of curving sandy beach.The beach is located about 4 kilometres from Dabolim Airport and 9 kilometres from the port town of Vasco da Gama It is famously known to hosting conferences for AIESEC India every June or July.
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  • 3. Goa diving Vasco Da Gama
    Raj Bhavan is a residential palace and fort situated in Dona Paula, Goa which serves as the official residence of the Governor of Goa. The sprawling 88 acres estate is located on a cape in the Goan capital, Panjim. Known by the name Palacio do Cabo until it gained official status as the residence of the governor of Goa, this palace is said to be built between the 16th and 17th century in the erstwhile Portuguese India. The fort is strategically positioned facing the Arabian sea opposite the well-preserved 17th century Forte Aguada.
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  • 4. Zuari River Vasco Da Gama
    The Zuari River is the largest river in the state of Goa, India. It is a tidal river. The Zuari originates at Hemad-Barshem in the Western Ghats. The Zuari is also referred to as the Aghanashani in the interior regions. It flows in the southern-western direction through the talukas of Tiswadi, Ponda, Mormugao, Salcete, Sanguem and Quepem. Zuari is 92 km long, but is connected to other rivers and canals such as Mandovi river and Cumbarjua Canal . The other rivers in Goa are shorter such as Terekhol , Chapora , Baga , Sal , Talpona , and Galgibag . Their lengths and widths vary with tidal and other seasonal flooding.The Zuari and Mandovi Rivers form an estuarine system. They are the backbone of Goa's agricultural industry. The Cumbarjuem Canal linking the two rivers has enabled ships navigat...
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  • 14. Tilak Maidan Stadium Vasco Da Gama
    Tilak Maidan Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Vasco da Gama, Goa, India. It is used mostly for football matches and regularly hosts matches in the I-League as well as local Goan league. The venue has the capacity to accommodate 6,000 spectators. The stadium is maintained by the Sports Authority of Goa. It has been upgraded satisfactorily to ensure most FIFA standards are maintained. Facilities include player changing rooms and lounge, dope control rooms and a media centre. The Stadium is used by Churchill Brothers S.C., Dempo S.C., Salgaocar S.C., Sporting Clube de Goa and FC Goa .
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