This is one of Goa' s largest industrial and commercial cities located about
39kms southwest of Panaji. It is named after the legendary Portuguese explorer
and Goa's former Viceroy, Dom Vasco da Gama. It lies on the western tip of the
Mormugao peninsula overlooking the mouth of the Zuari river.
This area came
under Portuguese rule in 1543 and for a long time was a very busy port. It was
even considered for being Goa's capital city until Panaji became it, after
Old Goa was abandoned. Today the port of Mormugao,
one of India's few natural harbors, is the export terminus for
Goa's mining industry. It is also connected by rail to Margao and the rest of
India. Goa's only commercial airport is located at Dabolim, about 4kms southeast
from the city . the city is cosmopolitan and industrial with a significant
population of migrants from Goa's neighboring states.
Approach
There are a number of buses that run from Panaji and
Margao via Dabolim. The nearest interstate bus
station is at Vasco , the KTC bus station, about 3kms from the town
center. The Train station is located at the south end of Dr Rajendra Prasad
Avenue.
Accommodations
There are a number of nearby accommodations.
Local sightseeing
Nearby areas
Margao
Important Nearby Beaches
Bogmalo, Velsao,
Majorda, Colva,
Important nearby Churches
Church of St. Andrew, Vasco.
Church of St. Alex, Curtorim.
Church of
Holy Spirit, Margao
Rachol
Seminary, Rachol
Important nearby Temples
Shree Damodar
Temple, Vasco
Important nearby Masjid
Jama Masjid, Vasco
Important nearby Monuments
Cabo de Rama,
Buddhist
caves, Rivona
Local Infrastructure
