Anjidiv:
The Island of Anjidiv is in Canacona Taluka of Goa. The Portuguese, before they conquered Goa, used it in their early days as a station fir repairing and watering their ships. It is small island with two pools of water. One of them has a natural spring which supplies drinking water. The channel between this island and the mainland is navigable by ships. In 1682 the Portuguese built a fort on this island. It protected the mainland from the Maratha ruler Sambhaji. Later on this island was used as a penal settlement for Goa by the Portuguese.On 19^th November,1961, the Indian Navy Fought the Portuguese navy here and there were some casualities on both side. The Portuguese ship Afonso de Albuquerque was disabled in this naval fight. There is a church with three altars on the island. It was constructed in 1506 by the first Portuguese Viceroy Dom Francisco de Almedia.

Anjuna:
Anjuna village is in Bardez Taluk, about 10 Kilo meters from Mapusa. The famous Chopra Fort is at a high point on the South of the mouth of River Chapora. The construction of the Fort was started in 1717. The Fort dominates the surroundings. The Fort dominates the surroundings. The Fort overlooks  the Vogator Beach. The Beach is fringed with palms and approachable by a metalled road.

Arvalem:
Arvalem village is about three kilometer from Sanquelim.The Rudreshvar Temple is surrounded by a grove of arecanut trees. A stream of water passes by the stairs and forms a beautiful waterfall about 70 feet high. big lake forms at the bottom of the fall. There is a massive gateway at the entrance of the temple which faces east. There is a Shivlinga in the Santum. Dramas are staged at the temple on Mahashivratri day.

The Arvalem Caves nearby are another place for tourist to visit. These rockcut caves belong to the 6th and 7th century. There are three major caves. The Central Cave has three shrines. The front hall has 4 massive square pillars. The northernmost Cave has a square shrine with a Linga placed on a platform. The Linga is of granite and has a rounded tip. The Southernmost Cave has in its centre a Laterite platfrrm with a cylindrical Linga narrowing at the top. The northernmost shrine of the Central Cave has a square laterite platform and has a peculiar 4 moulding Linga. This Linga is tetragonal at the base, followed by a pentagonal and a rectangular moulding with a circular disc at the top. There is a inscription in Brahmi script. The Central Shrine of this Cave has a platform with a two mould Linga with a circular top portion of about 18 inches and a square base. The Southern Shrine of this Cave has another unconventional Linga. It is similar to the one with the inscription except that the top ends in a spearhead.

Bandora:
Bandora village is about 3 kilometers from Ponda. The Mahalakshmi Temple is in the middle of the village. The main gate has above it the nagarkhana (drum chamber). A row of five pillars and a pilaster on each side support the main hall of the temple. There is a gallery with rare 18 wooden images of the Vaishnavitecult. The main idol is of black stone. By its side is an idol of Narayan. On festive days dramas are performed in the night.

By the side of this temple is the Nagesh Temple with three entrances facing East, West and South. Three entrance door of the temple has stone sculptures fixed on the hall is supported by 4 pillars and a pilaster on each side. There is a gallery on both sides with intricate wood carvings depicting scenes from Ramayana on one side. A black stone sitting Nandi faces the Stone Linga. A Marathi Inscription of 24th December 1413 of King Devaray I is found in front of the temple.  Another Temple nearby is that of Ramnath. This temple has a big hall with hanging galleries, and a stage from which dramas are performed during the festive season. In the sanctum is a Linga of Ramnath and an image of Lakshminarayan. There are other shrines of ancillary deities. On Mahashivaratri, over 5000 people collect to celebrate the Festival. There is a procession of deities carried on palanquins during this festival.

Calangute:
Calangute village in Bardez Taluka is famous for Calangute and Baga beach which is linked by a mettaled road with the main road. The twin beaches stretch for more than 7kms. Of gold sand fringed with coconut trees. A number of bars and restaurant along with hotels ring the beaches. This is one of the most popular area from the Tourist angle. The early morning breeze is very bracing and the sight of the fishermen taking in their catch unforgettable.

Canacona:
Canacona town forms a part of the municipal town of Chawri. The Mallikarjun Temple was rebuilt on an older site in 1781. The temple has a sanctum covered with a dome and a shikara surrounded by an inner room and an outer assembly hall. There is a chowk in between the sanctum and the hall. This chowk has massive carved wooden pillars. There is a gallery full of wooden images. There is a black stone Nandi facing the sanctum which has a one foot high Linga covered with a silver plated canopy with creaper designs. The door frame of the sanctum is silver plated with designs and figures of Saraswati on both sides. On the lintal is a figure of Ganpati. On Shivratri a festival is held and dramas are staged.

Candolim:
Candolim Town in Bardez Taluka is Famous because of its excellent beach and the fortress of Augada. Augada Fort was erected in 1612. It encloses the summit of a rocky head land 260 feet above sea level. There are many fountains and wells in the Fort from which in olden times water used to be supplied to ships. On the highest point of the fort is a citadel with a light-house in the form of a circular tower with the light revolving once every seven seconds. The tower also support a huge clock with a bell. The fort has two powder rooms, two magazines, two prisons and many buildings to house the troops and officers. There is also a huge square cistern on the Fort. It has five compartments with 16 columns supporting the vaulted roof. During the Liberation Movement against the Portuguese, the Fort served as a prison for the freedom fighters. The fort is now used as a Central Jail.