About Siolim, Goa
Located in North Goa, Siolim is a quaint town straddling the Chapora River. The town serves as a key road junction connecting Anjuna, Mapusa, Chapora, and the thoroughfare heading north towards Arambol. Siolim lies in proximity to NH 66 and Mapusa-Bicholim Road and enjoys smooth connectivity with various parts of Goa. Tucked away from the crowded hubs and party destinations in the region, this riverside town exudes a medley of green hillocks, colonial-era homes, local markets, and colourful shops selling fresh fruits and vegetables. Serene natural settings, easy accessibility to party zones like Anjuna, Baga, and Calangute, and pocket-friendly rates of hotels in Siolim, Goa are some of the key factors that draw travellers to this less-explored hamlet.
Shopping and Dining in and around Siolim
Though Siolim does not boast of any swanky shopping malls or complexes, it offers you a quintessential Goan shopping experience through a good mix of supermarkets, mini markets, general stores, etc. The locality provides easy access to some of the famous flea markets in Goa, including Anjuna flea market (held every Wednesday) and Saturday Night Market in Arpora, both located within a radius of 8 km from the Siolim hotels. These markets are a shopaholic’s paradise where the frenzy of shopping is matched by the live music and wonderful food stalls.
When it comes to dining options, there is a good range of restaurants in Siolim where foodies can relish the sumptuous Goan cuisine. Coco's Kitchen Thai Street Food, Amancio Bar and Restaurant, God's Place Restaurant and Tea Bar, Navtara Veg Restaurant, The Hangout Siolim, Siolim Deck, Thalassa, Flavourz and Nilima Bar and Restaurant are a few popular dining places in and around the locality.
Places to Visit in and around Siolim
Siolim is one of the best places to explore the architectural marvels of Goa. These include Our Lady of the Sea Church, Siolim St. Anthony Church, Mae de Deus Chapel, Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel, Sateri Temple, and Shri Datta Mandir, to name a few.
Hotels in Siolim can be great choices to base your stay and venture out to the places to visit in North Goa and beyond. Chapora Fort (6 km), Vagator Beach (6.5 km), Morjim Beach (7 km), Mapusa Beach (8 km), Mandrem Beach (8 km), Anjuna Beach (8 km), Temple of Bodgeshwar (8.5 km), Ashwem Beach (10km), Baga Beach (10 km), Calangute Beach (11 km), Church of Mae de Deus (12 km), Candolim Beach (13.5 km) and Arambol Beach (14.5 km) are among the must-visit Beaches near Siolim.
How to Reach Siolim
Dabolim Airport is located about 45 km away from the town while Thivim Railway Station (12 km) is the nearest railhead to reach Siolim. Taxis and buses are the popular means of transportation to reach the town from these key transportation points. Rented bikes are the easiest and cheapest way to get around in Siolim.
