Honey's Recommendations - Vagator, Goa
Food Scene
Ciao Bella is a 2 min walk from the Property. It's an authentic Italian restaurant run by an Italian gentleman with Pasta's and Pizzas to die for. The wine collection isn't bad either. The Ambience is soothing and eclectic. You will love the fact that you don't have to drive after a few drinks and a hearty meal back to the property. Just walk and digest :-)
53 residents recomanen
Ciao Bella Restaurant
569 Off Assagaon Badem RdCiao Bella is a 2 min walk from the Property. It's an authentic Italian restaurant run by an Italian gentleman with Pasta's and Pizzas to die for. The wine collection isn't bad either. The Ambience is soothing and eclectic. You will love the fact that you don't have to drive after a few drinks and a hearty meal back to the property. Just walk and digest :-)
Easy going, great food, nice coffees and shakes. This is the "hippie' side of Goa. You will love the salads and the vibe !
I love going there for breakfast!
66 residents recomanen
Artjuna
940 Market RdEasy going, great food, nice coffees and shakes. This is the "hippie' side of Goa. You will love the salads and the vibe !
I love going there for breakfast!
This peaceful and artsy place is run by a German lady and i frequent her place for the German cocktails and food. Lunches here are very peaceful and fulfilling. Bring in your own conversations or start one there. I highly recommend having a lazy afternoon meal here.
32 residents recomanen
Villa Blanche Bistro
This peaceful and artsy place is run by a German lady and i frequent her place for the German cocktails and food. Lunches here are very peaceful and fulfilling. Bring in your own conversations or start one there. I highly recommend having a lazy afternoon meal here.
An absolute Must Must Must do. I love the authentic Goan food here with inexpensive drinks. It's not a fancy place but you will leave the place with your belly and wallet full :-)
The field Views here are serene and the place is family owned, which shows in the service and quality of food.
71 residents recomanen
Vinayak Family Restaurant
An absolute Must Must Must do. I love the authentic Goan food here with inexpensive drinks. It's not a fancy place but you will leave the place with your belly and wallet full :-)
The field Views here are serene and the place is family owned, which shows in the service and quality of food.
Although i'm not a Vegan, i love to go to Bean Me Up when in the area. Their preparations are fresh and delicious. This place is a must for Vegans and recommended for Non-Vegans as well.
22 residents recomanen
Bean Me Up
1639/2 Devulvaddo Ozran Beach RdAlthough i'm not a Vegan, i love to go to Bean Me Up when in the area. Their preparations are fresh and delicious. This place is a must for Vegans and recommended for Non-Vegans as well.
This small and peaceful family run restaurant is a short drive from Casa de Tartaruga. Ruta's a great place to meet interesting people, start great conversations and their Shakes and food is brilliant. My personal favourite is the Shepherd's Pie ! Do try it out if you're there.
13 residents recomanen
Ruta's Roadhouse
This small and peaceful family run restaurant is a short drive from Casa de Tartaruga. Ruta's a great place to meet interesting people, start great conversations and their Shakes and food is brilliant. My personal favourite is the Shepherd's Pie ! Do try it out if you're there.
Every one who is fond of good eateries has probably already experienced the great food and ambience at Gunpowder. If you haven't, put it on your list. Ideal for a lovely evening over dinner and drinks! They serve lip smacking South Indian cuisine and the staff is very friendly and helpful.
167 residents recomanen
Gunpowder
No. 6 Anjuna Mapusa RdEvery one who is fond of good eateries has probably already experienced the great food and ambience at Gunpowder. If you haven't, put it on your list. Ideal for a lovely evening over dinner and drinks! They serve lip smacking South Indian cuisine and the staff is very friendly and helpful.
Secret Spot - This has to be one of my favourite spots in North Goa for a quite evening by the waterfront. Peaceful (they don't even play music), stunning views and inexpensive food and drinks. All this means you could sit with your feet dug in the sand, listen to the waves crashing on the creek wall, and enjoy the stunning Evening Panjim Skyline with casino cruise ships and boats on the Mandovi river. Did i mention good and inexpensive food and drinks ? :-)
10 residents recomanen
Babazin
Nerul - Reis Margos RoadSecret Spot - This has to be one of my favourite spots in North Goa for a quite evening by the waterfront. Peaceful (they don't even play music), stunning views and inexpensive food and drinks. All this means you could sit with your feet dug in the sand, listen to the waves crashing on the creek wall, and enjoy the stunning Evening Panjim Skyline with casino cruise ships and boats on the Mandovi river. Did i mention good and inexpensive food and drinks ? :-)
A French Cafe, Bakery & Pizzeria in Anjuna. Great location. Tucked away in a small village setting overlooking paddy fields and coconut tress, this place is my personal favourite for a great breakfast (Love their bacon), lazy afternoons to sit and work from while having a great meal etc. If you're in a group you'll love the place for it's open spacious layout. Great Music, Great Food & Drinks, and the super friendly staff. A must visit place if you're in Goa.
90 residents recomanen
Baba Au Rhum
A French Cafe, Bakery & Pizzeria in Anjuna. Great location. Tucked away in a small village setting overlooking paddy fields and coconut tress, this place is my personal favourite for a great breakfast (Love their bacon), lazy afternoons to sit and work from while having a great meal etc. If you're in a group you'll love the place for it's open spacious layout. Great Music, Great Food & Drinks, and the super friendly staff. A must visit place if you're in Goa.
Same menu as Artjuna but I go there for their forest views and running streams. Beautiful place to spend time and have a meal.
39 residents recomanen
Mojigao
RoadSame menu as Artjuna but I go there for their forest views and running streams. Beautiful place to spend time and have a meal.
Schandis Restaurant
Caranzalem Beach RoadAuthentic Persian (Iranian) cuisine with serene bay views. Highly recommended.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sorro is a 2 Min drive from the property and is a very popular & upscale night hangout for the local Goans. The house band is great and the Salsa Nights are lively and loads of fun. The Food is authentic and mouth watering.
130 residents recomanen
Soro - The village pub
Sorro is a 2 Min drive from the property and is a very popular & upscale night hangout for the local Goans. The house band is great and the Salsa Nights are lively and loads of fun. The Food is authentic and mouth watering.
(Now Moved Closer to us) - If your'e in North Goa, this is an absolute must do. (4 Min drive from the property). A greek eatery run by a greek lady and her son and an awesome set of people on their staff. It's Scenic, lively, has music and dance and live performances and acrobatic and fire dancer shows and more. You and your family will have a great evening there. Make sure you get there early to get good seats. It gets packed in no time!
Try the Sangria while you're there! Best Sunset In Town
230 residents recomanen
Thalassa
301/1 Vaddy(Now Moved Closer to us) - If your'e in North Goa, this is an absolute must do. (4 Min drive from the property). A greek eatery run by a greek lady and her son and an awesome set of people on their staff. It's Scenic, lively, has music and dance and live performances and acrobatic and fire dancer shows and more. You and your family will have a great evening there. Make sure you get there early to get good seats. It gets packed in no time!
Try the Sangria while you're there! Best Sunset In Town
One of my personal favourites in Vagator area. I love the Vibe of this bar/restaurant that's laid back yet full of conversations, interesting people, travellers, night owls etc. There's never a dull evening at Mango Tree. This is truly a neighbourhood bar and you have to be a 'daily passenger' variety to appreciate its subtle yet strong vibe. Btw, it's open all night !
47 residents recomanen
The Mango Tree
Vagator Beach RoadOne of my personal favourites in Vagator area. I love the Vibe of this bar/restaurant that's laid back yet full of conversations, interesting people, travellers, night owls etc. There's never a dull evening at Mango Tree. This is truly a neighbourhood bar and you have to be a 'daily passenger' variety to appreciate its subtle yet strong vibe. Btw, it's open all night !
This waterfront night club is chic and is stunning for a night out dancing and drinking on the river. Just 7 Mins drive from Casa de Tartaruga, i would hight recommend this place for someone who likes to shake a leg on the dance floor to awesome music, stunning views and great crowd.
20 residents recomanen
Teso Waterfront
This waterfront night club is chic and is stunning for a night out dancing and drinking on the river. Just 7 Mins drive from Casa de Tartaruga, i would hight recommend this place for someone who likes to shake a leg on the dance floor to awesome music, stunning views and great crowd.
If Classic Rock is your kind'a thing and if you're in North Goa on a Friday night, head to Cavala. Their in house band will blow your mind. With loud and rocking music, amazing crowd, great food and drinks menu and super cool ambience, your Friday will be anything but dull and mundane. Carry your dancing shoes!
48 residents recomanen
Cavala
If Classic Rock is your kind'a thing and if you're in North Goa on a Friday night, head to Cavala. Their in house band will blow your mind. With loud and rocking music, amazing crowd, great food and drinks menu and super cool ambience, your Friday will be anything but dull and mundane. Carry your dancing shoes!
In the by lanes of a sleepy village in Saligao, lies Cantare. This music haven resides in an old double storied Goan mansion which takes you back down memory lane, with antiques strewn around and cosy niches for people to unwind and relax. Climb up the wooden staircase with a lovely fountain beneath, to the old world charm above. For the diner in you, there is restaurant seating beneath. The menu holds an assortment of varied finger food such as the hummus with dip and the paneer samosas. The full-fledged bar is always stocked and with the music a drink is a must. The music is amazing with a great band.
42 residents recomanen
Cantare
In the by lanes of a sleepy village in Saligao, lies Cantare. This music haven resides in an old double storied Goan mansion which takes you back down memory lane, with antiques strewn around and cosy niches for people to unwind and relax. Climb up the wooden staircase with a lovely fountain beneath, to the old world charm above. For the diner in you, there is restaurant seating beneath. The menu holds an assortment of varied finger food such as the hummus with dip and the paneer samosas. The full-fledged bar is always stocked and with the music a drink is a must. The music is amazing with a great band.
Cohiba needs no introduction. Great Music, Nice Crowd and free flowing cocktails and BBQ. Perfect recipe for a great night out with friends.
Note ~ Wear your dancing shoes and get a designated driver!
160 residents recomanen
Cohiba Bar & Kitchen
Aguada - Siolim RoadCohiba needs no introduction. Great Music, Nice Crowd and free flowing cocktails and BBQ. Perfect recipe for a great night out with friends.
Note ~ Wear your dancing shoes and get a designated driver!
The new happening place in town. The up market restaurant and night club is a must do if you like good music, fancy cocktails and great views.
6 residents recomanen
House of Chapora by the bay
caisuaThe new happening place in town. The up market restaurant and night club is a must do if you like good music, fancy cocktails and great views.
Shopping
Like thrift shopping? Make sure you put Anjuna Night Market on your TTD list. Held every Saturday Evening/Night, its a shopper's and Foodie's delight.
89 residents recomanen
Anjuna flea market 2
Flea Market PathLike thrift shopping? Make sure you put Anjuna Night Market on your TTD list. Held every Saturday Evening/Night, its a shopper's and Foodie's delight.
Everything Else
Head out early morning and go for an early morning Jog/Walk/Run along side the beautiful Chapora River, which is a 5 min run from the property. It's a scenic morning routine that will get you hooked if you do it once. Stop by and have tea at local shacks. This is my favourite morning walk/run when in Goa.
57 residents recomanen
Chapora River
Head out early morning and go for an early morning Jog/Walk/Run along side the beautiful Chapora River, which is a 5 min run from the property. It's a scenic morning routine that will get you hooked if you do it once. Stop by and have tea at local shacks. This is my favourite morning walk/run when in Goa.
Sightseeing
Hidden Gem!
When you're at Casa de Tartaruga, you must walk over to the Sunset Point at Badem Church, which is a 7 min walk. From this hill top church which is located at the edge of Badem forest there is an unrestricted view of the sunset every evening. You can also see Chapora River meeting the Arabian Sea from here.
Note - Carry your picnic basket & coffee/tea for a quick picnic over the sunset.
Our Lady of Miracles Church
Hidden Gem!
When you're at Casa de Tartaruga, you must walk over to the Sunset Point at Badem Church, which is a 7 min walk. From this hill top church which is located at the edge of Badem forest there is an unrestricted view of the sunset every evening. You can also see Chapora River meeting the Arabian Sea from here.
Note - Carry your picnic basket & coffee/tea for a quick picnic over the sunset.
This walk trail (10 Mins Drive from Casa de tartaruga) leading to Chapora Fort is a nice easy walk up to the Hill top fort. From the fort you have the stunning views of the Arabian Sea, Chapora River & Morgim Beach across the river.
6 residents recomanen
Vagator Hill View
Chapora Fort TrailThis walk trail (10 Mins Drive from Casa de tartaruga) leading to Chapora Fort is a nice easy walk up to the Hill top fort. From the fort you have the stunning views of the Arabian Sea, Chapora River & Morgim Beach across the river.
Arts & Culture
If you have some extra time and want to spend time away from the beaches, sign up for this quaint and informative heritage walk in Assagao. You'll love it !
6 residents recomanen
ASSAGAO HERITAGE WALK
If you have some extra time and want to spend time away from the beaches, sign up for this quaint and informative heritage walk in Assagao. You'll love it !
Entertainment & Activities
The offshore casino's on Goa are a rave if you're into Gambling. Buy a package for unlimited food and drinks and hop on one of these fancy Casino Cruises for a good evening of Vegas Style fun.
33 residents recomanen
Casino Pride
The offshore casino's on Goa are a rave if you're into Gambling. Buy a package for unlimited food and drinks and hop on one of these fancy Casino Cruises for a good evening of Vegas Style fun.
If you're a fan of old school flea market shopping, street foods and of cultural encounters with people from across the world, Live Music and more....head out to Arpora for the Saturday Night Market. It's an experience unlike anything else in India. Who knows what deal you might strike there, or what treasure you might find!
65 residents recomanen
Saturday Night Market
Aguada - Siolim RoadIf you're a fan of old school flea market shopping, street foods and of cultural encounters with people from across the world, Live Music and more....head out to Arpora for the Saturday Night Market. It's an experience unlike anything else in India. Who knows what deal you might strike there, or what treasure you might find!