If you’re an adrenaline junkie, there are a variety of water sports that you can try your hand at. A walking distance from the resort is the Dona Paula jetty from where you can give it a go.

If you have kids with you, head over to the Science Centre at Miramar. It’s learning combined with fun and the little ones will love it.

Built around 1500, the Adil Shah palace was used by the ruler to defend the territory against the Portuguese. Not only is the palace architecture spectacular, it also serves as a gallery that’s open to the public.

Considered a heritage site, Fontainhas or the Old Latin Quarter is an area frozen in time with its quaint colourful houses that represent the Portuguese influence in the area.

The churches in Old Goa are world-renowned and are well worth the visit. Here, the Basilica of Bom Jesus houses the mortal remains of Saint Francis Xavier in a glass casket.