Cavelossim

Benaulim beach runs into Varca and Cavelossim which has some up-market resorts. The beaches here are quieter and cleaner than Colva. The Nossa Senhora da Gloria Church at Varca (1700), a short way north of the village, has a particularly striking facade, making use of a fan-like central feature based on the conch shell to give an effect of radiating light. Its twin towers are topped by semi-domes, but doors on the ground floor and the windows on its 2 upper storeys are Romanesque.

Cavelossim's small and relatively simple Santa Cruz Church (1763) has a highly decorated altar piece, the gold leaf being set against a turquoise painted Romanesque arch. There is a Bank of Baroda near the church which accepts Visa, Mastercard and TCs, helpful staff, open 0930-1330, Monday-Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.

Mabor further south, (or Mobor) lies on the narrow peninsula where the river Sal joins the sea. Some exclusive hotel resorts have been developed, although visually they are quite unobtrusive. The Sal is a busy river and harbour for fishing boats, but it is also very pleasant for boat rides. Betty's Place, in a road opposite the Holiday Inn, arranges boat trips for fishing, dolphin viewing as well as trips up river Sal from 1030-1630 (food included) which is recommended.

Transport. To reach Cavelossim (18 km from Margao) bus journeys are uncomfortably slow; taxis charge Rs 300. Ferry Crosses the River Sal (east of Cavelossim); the road goes through Assolna and joins the main road, NH17.

From Cavelossim the shortest route inland and to the south is by the ferry crossing to Assolna east of Cavelossim which is signposted. Immediately south of Cavelossim, the road takes a sharp 90° 'S' bend around the church. After crossing the river Sal, a left turn takes you into Assolna village where a turn to the right leads through attractive countryside to the main road towards Betul. The palm-lined road which cuts through open fields before passing old and new village bungalows within shady gardens, is a much quieter alternative to the NH17 for reaching Cabo de Rama and beaches to the south.

If you want to get to Cavelossim from Palolem by coastal road, you have to use Assolna Ferry.

People awaits Assolna Ferry arrival.

Assolna Ferry is on the opposite side of the river now.

Sal river near Assolna village.

Assolna Ferry has arrived.

Assolna Ferry has the name "Brittona".

Two-storey pink buildings.

The Byke Old Anchor: pool.

The Byke Old Anchor: pool and nearby loungers.

The Byke Old Anchor: Vasco da Gama statue.

The Byke Old Anchor: ship.

The Byke Old Anchor: car parking.

Entrance to The Byke Old Anchor.

Sandy road to the beach.

Cafe Beach Hut.

Dom's Beach Shack.

Silver Waves Beach Shack.

Long row of loungers.

Cavelossim beach: a look towards the south.

Cavelossim beach: red-yellow flag means there is no danger to swim.

Cavelossim beach.

Cavelossim beach is wide and has a very small declivity.

Cavelossim beach: a look towards the north.

Cavelossim beach is long and smooth like a runway.

Everywhere along the beach one can see the rescue boards.

Cavelossim beach: parasols and lounges.

Cafe Beach Hut: way to the sea.

Road to the Cavelossim beach.

Oriental Arts Emporium, Money Exchange and Jewel Collection.

Treasure India, Jewellery Handicrafts, shop 34.

Russian jewellery shop Razgulay.

Ratnakar Gems Pvt. Ltd.: leather goods and money exchange.

Advertisement boards in Cavelossim.

Get Down in Santos Paul - Restaurant & Pub.

Ratnakar Gems Pvt. Ltd.: diamond gems & jewellery.

Big blue building with the policemen at the entrance.

Watson's chemist & druggist.

Fruits: mango, papaya, passion fruit and strawberry.

Jewel Connection and Zanskar Arts.

Shri Nihchaldas & Sons Jewellers.

Luisa by the sea, Shopping Arcade.

Road to the beach near "Luisa by the sea - Shopping Arcade".

Green lawn near Dona Sylvia Beach Resort.

Dona Sylvia Beach Resort.

Grandma on a motorcycle at the entrance to "Luisa by the sea".

Elegant guards at the gate of Radisson Blu Resort 5*.

Radisson Blu Resort 5* building.

Entrance gate to the Radisson Blu Resort 5*.

Radisson Blu Resort 5*.

Meena Bazaar, Royal Leather, House of Diamonds.

Haathi Mahal Hotel is decorated with travellers' palms.

Entrance to the Haathi Mahal Hotel.

Main street opposite the Haathi Mahal Hotel.

Haathi Mahal Hotel gate with a barrier.

Green lawn before the Haathi Mahal Hotel.

Din Brothers Jewellers & Gold Smith.

Kashmir Paradise, accept all credit cards.

Pick 'n' Save supermarket, Axis Bank ATM.

Sofia's Boutique, Sri Jewels, Sadko.

Sadko.

IBR Plaza, available studio / double bedroom, flats.

Desmon Wine & General Store.

Anybody in need of football, go to Port-o-Call.

Palm Grove garden restaurant.

Palm Grove Residency.

Portland bar.