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Siolim & Chapora River Lanes

Siolim, Goa, India

4.2 (0)

Overview

The riverside village of St Anthony's zagor festival — fishing jetties, art-deco houses, boat-yards and the bridge sunsets to Morjim.

Why visit: Between-party Goa — river light and village feast culture.

Things to do

›St Anthony church
›Chapora jetties
›Siolim bridge sunset
›Zagor night lore

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Travel Information

Best time

Nov–Mar; Zagor (Dec–Jan)

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹300–800

Duration

Half day

Nearby attractions

Within

0.2 km

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Chapora Fort

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