About Porvorim, Goa
Porvorim is a locality in the North District of Goa with abundant greenery. Being a little away from the touristy beaches, the area is immensely calm. So, if you are looking to get away from the usual life and spend some moments in peace, booking Goa hotels in this neighbourhood is a good idea. Apart from tourists, business travellers also prefer booking accommodation in Porvorim as it provides them with closeness to Pilerne Industrial Estate.
Shopping and Dining in and around Porvorim
Those looking for shopping places near hotels in Porvorim can head to Mall De Goa. Further, Panjim, home to many retail hubs, is just across the Mandovi River. You must also check out the famous street markets of Goa to pick up interesting handicrafts from the state as well as other parts of India. The neighbourhood has a large number of restaurants, offering Goan, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese and various other cuisines. O Coqueiro, Spice House, Barcode, Domino’s Pizza, McDonald’s, Cafe Coffee Day, Hotel Sanskruthi, Pizza Hut, Dandey's Grill House, Saraya Art Cafe, Hotel Maruti Wada Kombda, The Basil Leaf, Aditya Vada Pav and Dosa, O'mio Gelateria, Momz Kitchen and Sagar Restaurant & Cafe are among the most popular places to dine. To chill with drinks, you can head to Beetle Pub, Moki Bar + Kitchen and Dev's Bar & Kitchen.
Places to Visit in and around Porvorim
The best thing about staying at Porvorim hotels is the easy access they provide to the famous attractions of Goa. The Houses of Goa museum (2 km), Reis Magos Fort (6.6 km), Goa Museum (6.7 km), Museum of Goa (6.9 km), Coco Beach (9.3 km), Sinquerim Beach (11.5 km) and Fort Aguada (13.9 km) are among the closest ones. Further, there are many casinos in the area as well, such as Casino Paradise, Deltin Royale and Deltin Caravela, where you can try your luck at an array of card and arcade games. Those interested in viewing nature from up close can plan a trip to Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (10.6 km). For a really fun time, remember to try watersports in Goa, several of which are organised on the beaches near Porvorim.
How to Reach Porvorim
Hotels in Porvorim, Goa are well connected to all parts of the state, owing to the tourist significance of the locality. You can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Goa International Airport, which is 29.7 km away. The major railheads near the neighbourhood are Thivim Railway Station (16.3 km), Karmali Railway Station (16.8 km), Vasco Da Gama railway station (32.2 km) and Madgaon Junction (38.8 km). Additionally, Porvorim enjoys smooth connectivity to the rest of the state and country via National Highway 66. You can even hire scooters and motorcycles to travel through Goa at your own pace.
