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http://www.ixigo.com/foods-in-of-goa-lp-1140521 Taluka, Goa 403721, India Calangute Beach, Near Bandhodkar Aswem Road, Morjim, Arambol, Goa 1 A Reverie Statue, Calangute, Goa 403516, India 403512, India The first thing that you notice on Varca +91-83222-81234|+91-83222- +91-98221-21712 Beach is the absence of crowd which so 76463|+91-98221-01321 typical of the beaches. You can even cycle Souza Lobo has been a landmark for Goa La Plage is no doubt one of the most stylish here when the tides are low. While exploring since ages and rightly so. Located on the shack ambiance restaurants serving finest this beach, you will come across rows of lively Calangute beach this bustling French/French fusion food in North Goa. In large fishing boats which belong to the restaurant is a must visit. Overlooking the this chic beach-side restaurant you will often Christian community here. You can spot the sea, Souza Lobo has foot tapping live music, find a wide range of clientèle including jet- fishermen in action if you come during dawn a wonderful array of beverages and a fine setters, international tourists and or dusk. The sun sinking into the sea in all its variety of multi cuisine dishes. sometimes celebrities. This is among the red blazing glory, and the silhouettes of the original Ashvem Beach restaurants and the fishermen throwing open their nets, come food here is divine, as is the ambiance. Try together to create a vivid image in your Holiday Street, Gaura Waddo, Near their not-to-be missed specialities including mind. The Park Resort ,Calangute, Goa chocolate Thali, Chicken Pate with Onion 403516, India The Goan beef curry with rice, garlic "Jam", Seared Tuna with Wasabi Mashed

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freshly cooked meal. The menu includes a 403509, India wide variety of vegetarian and seafood +91-98500-33537 dishes (with fresh vegetables from their own garden), prepared in the local Goan and Sitting by the cliff that overlooks the blues of Continental style. Top off your meal with a the Arabian Sea is cool drink at their well-stocked bar and Thalassa, a much favoured food joint at some soothing music to go with it. Every Vagator. With Greek food as its main draw, morning, they offer a wholesome breakfast which includes dips, appetizers, salads, and, bar, an ideal kick-start to your adventure- of course, the main course. Dig into Souvlaki filled day. The restaurant is open through Wraps, Mousaka and the very special Gyro the day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, platters. Best of world's brands are stacked though only for 6 months in a year during in the bar at Thalassa; plus, there are some the tourist season in Goa (October to sumptuous delights for the vegetarian in March).  you.

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Located inside the Blue Bird Guest house, this quiet restaurant is just a short walk away from the Little Vagator Beach. You'll find yourself sitting in a peaceful garden-setting, with the gentle breeze playing a perfect companion to a Goa Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/goa page 5

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See A: Agonda Beach B: Palolem Beach C: Mandrem Beach D: Dudh Sagar Waterfalls E: Varca Beach Accommodation F: Guesthouse With A Garden In Vagator, Goa, By Guesthouser 40575 G: Salvian Guest House H: Vailankanni Holiday Homes I: Guesthouse With A Garden In Vagator, Goa, By Guesthouser 40575 J: Salvian Guest House K: Vailankanni Holiday Homes L: Guesthouse With A Garden In Vagator, Goa, By Guesthouser 40575 M: Salvian Guest House N: Vailankanni Holiday Homes Food O: A Reverie P: Souza Lobo Q: La Plage R: Thalassa S: Blue Bird