Margao — Travel Guide
Margao is the second largest city by population, and the commercial and cultural capital of the Indian state of Goa. It is the administrative headquarters of Salcete taluka and South Goa district. The city quietly rests at the banks of River Sal and is known to be one of the oldest settlements in Goa. Before the invasion of the Portuguese Margao was a Matha gram, a land with nine monastic endowments of the Hindus. The first site of colonization in Margao was around the ancient temple of Shiva in the form of Lord Damodar. The temple was then demolished and now a church stands on the very site of the temple. The urbanization of the city took place because of the dependence of the nearby villages and towns and hence the current market came into existence. The town hence derives its name by the locals calling it Maud-gao or the market city of Goa.
Margao in Goa is best visited in the months of late October to April.
By Air
The Dabolim airport is 28 km from Margao.
By Train
Konkan Rail train station located about 3kms from the Margao city center.
Shopping in Margao is all about buying local crafts made from bamboo, straw or grass, woodwork, pottery and metal ware are available everywhere as are cotton sarongs, skirts, drawstring trousers, t-shirts, wide brimmed straw hats and bags, trinkets of shells and beads. The shopping bazaar in Margao weaves through narrow lanes, Browsing through the bazaar you can pick up typical Goan memorabilia, antiques, and souvenirs.
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