Capt. Lobo Beach Hideaway Goa

Captain Lobo after 21 years at sea anchored at the Baga Beach in Goa. Captain Lobo Beach Hideaway is a holiday cottage apartment which was started by him. He was the one who started this business and now this resort is one of the finest three star hotels in Goa. Taste the carefree Goan spirit and the essence of Goan lifestyle during your comfortable stay in the Capt. Lobo Beach Hideaway. The finest spa boutique hotel in Goa, it offers a comfortable stay in the white washed villas on the shores of the blue Arabian Sea.

Location in Capt. Lobo Beach Hideaway Goa : Baga Beach Bardez, Goa -403516

Room Facilities in Capt. Lobo Beach Hideaway Goa :
Indulge in the best of luxury in the cozy rooms of the Capt. Lobo Beach Hideaway, Goa There are a number of well appointed rooms, which are the comfort hub of tourists. Well furnished and equipped with the best of facilities, the rooms give an excellent view of the blue waters of the Arabian Sea. The suites have a living room which is well furnished with cane and has its own mini bar. There is a well equipped kitchenette if you wish to become the master chef yourself. There are AC/Non AC rooms with ensuite shower, telephone, room service and television.

Dining in Capt. Lobo Beach Hideaway Goa :
Enjoy the best of Tibetan, Indian, Chinese cuisines in Lafremich restaurant. For the food buffs the Lafremich is the ideal destination which also provides you with the authentic Goan cuisine.

Facilities in Capt. Lobo Beach Hideaway Goa :

• Laundry
• Credit Cards accepted
• Doctor on call
• Travel Desk
• Safe Deposit
• Currency Exchange
• Car Rental
• Baby Sitting
• Sight Seeing
• Travel Desk

Church Of St Paul

Church Of St Paul Information :

Location: Lies on the road from Old Goa to Ponda.
Main Attraction: Old ruins of the brilliant church.
How to Reach: Local transport within Goa is available round the clock.

About the Church Of St Paul :

Two priests are to be credited for the establishment of Church of St Paul. Their names are Fr. Diogo de Borba and Fr. Miguel Vaz who were members of the Holy Faith. They had come to to train new young converts. To these priests also go the credit of founding the Santa Fé Confraternity. The church they built is dedicated to Goa St Paul. The construction of the Church of St Paul was started in November 1541 and was terminated on January 25, 1543 – the feast day of the Conversion of St. Paul. Some years later, after St. Francis Xavier had taken over due to Fr Borba’s death in 1548, the college building was razed and the two separate edifices were constructed. They were the Seminário de Santa Fé (for students) and the Colégio de São Paulo (for residence of the Jesuits). These two buildings were connected by a passage, were constructed.

The College had a large library and Asia’s first printing press. There were also several other buildings to the St Paul’s College. Three of them were a Novitiate, a Hospital and a house to shelter the newly converted. In 1556, King Dom Joao III brought out an regulation which allowed the College to be opened for secular studies. In 1560 the Church of St Paul was again dismantled due to weak condition. So, as a replacement, the foundation for a larger Church was laid. Twenty years later, cracks appeared on one of the walls. So the three arches were built in the Church, under the supervision of Jesuit João de Faria, to provide support to any instability in the structure.

The church is also the place where the martyrs of Cuncolim lie buried. However, by the year 1827, the College and the Church of St Paul was in shambles. The Church of St Paul was demolished in 1829 by the Government. Only the façade was spared. The presence of Francis Xavier was the greatest respect that this institution has received so far; moreover, the first public exposition of his body after his death took place in the Church of St. Paul.

Ruins Of Church Of St. Augustine

Ruins Of Church Of St. Augustine Information :

Location: Old Goa, on top of Holy Hill, Panaji.
Main Attraction: A 46 m high tower.
How to Reach: Local transport within Goa is easily available.

About the Ruins Of Church Of St. Augustine in Goa :

he Church of St Augustine was constructed by the joint efforts of 12 Augustian Friars after they arrived at Goa on 3rd September 1572 AD. They built the church on the Holy Hill at Old Goa. The construction of the church was completed by 1602 AD. A ban was later issued against the Augustines by the Portuguese government. So they deserted the church and the convent alongside it. Both the church and the convent are in ruins now. However, the lofty 46-metre high Bell Tower – without the bell – still remains; making up a major portion of the ruins. The bell was later placed in the Fort Aguada Light House, where it remained from 1841 to 1871 AD. Finally it was put in the church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception at Panaji in 1871 AD and, amazingly, it is in working condition today.

The bell tower that remains among the ruins belongs to one of the four of the St. Augustine Churchs that once stood there. In the glory days there used to be, attached to the church, four altars, eight chapels, and a convent with many cells. The Church of St Augustine, when it was intact, was supposed to be the biggest in Goa. The façade and half of the tower fell in 1931; and 1938 saw some more collapse of parts. After being deserted by the Augustines, the convent was used for missionary and charity work by the charitable institution of the Misericordia for quite a while. However, the buildings finally fell into neglect. This resulted in the collapse of the vault on 8 September 1842. As a direct result of all these occurrences, the Government appropriated the property and sold the materials of the remains of the church in 1843.

Churches In Goa

Goa Churches Information :

Major Churches : Se Cathedral, Church of St. Francis of Assisi
Famous For : Medieval European architecture
Famous Places : Old Goa, Panaji
Most Visited : Basilica of Bom Jesus

Churches In Goa :

The Reis Magos Church or Church of the Three Magi Kings, built in AD 1555, was once a mission center of the Franciscan Order of Monks. Also in Bardez Taluka, at Saligao, amongst picturesque surroundings, stands the Church of Mae de Dens or Mother of God. The statue after whom this church was named once occupied a convent, now no longer extant, and was known for its miraculous powers. This church is a fine instance of Gothic architecture. The Church of St. Alex at Curtorim, too, dates from the 16th Century. The Church of St. Anne, at Talaulin Iltias, affectionately called Santana by the people, is dedicated to the Mother of Mary. It is situated on the right bank of the Siridao River.

While these Catholic institutions have survived the ravages of time, a visit to the ruins of lost churches, of which there are many, would help to discover further the truths of a remarkable period of religious activity on the shores of our country.

Church Of St. Francis Of Assisi, Old Goa
Church of St.Francis of Assisi situated in Old Goa is a 17th century pieces of religious art. A beautiful octagonal tabernacle richly decorated in an ornate style has two statues, one of St. Francis of Assisi and the other of Jesus on the Cross. Vows of poverty, humility and obedience of St. Francis of Assisi's are inscripted right below these two statues.

Chapel Of St. Catherine, Old Goa
Chapel Of St.Catherine situated in Old Goa is dedicated to St. Catherine. It stands as a living monument of the conquest of Goa by Alburquerque. At one enters the chapel you will see a statue of Our Lady. There is also a beautiful altar dedicated to St. Catherine upon which stands another statue of Our Lady Of Peity.

Basilica Of BomJesus, Old Goa
Basilica Of Bom Jesus, is situated in Old Goa. Bom Jesus means Infant Jesus or Good Jesus. Inside the Basilica, you will see a beautiful display of architectural pieces in wood, stone, gold and granite. Immediately to the right is the altar of St. Anthony and to the left is a wooden statue of St. Francis Xavier.

St. Cajetan Church, Old Goa
St.Cajetan Church situated in Old Goa. Equally amazing is the high vault on which are inscribed the words of Christ "My House Is A House Of The Words Of Christ".
The church has alters to dedicated to the Holy Family, Our Lady Of Piety and St.Clare and to the right are the altars dedicated to St. Agnes, St. Cajetan and St. John.

Chapel and Tomb of St. Francis Xavier
Chapel and Tomb of St. Francis Xavier is a plain chapel with only one altar and is built of laterite plastered with lime mortar, with tiled roof supported by wooden rafters.