Top Things to do in Alto-Porvorim
Top 10 Things to do in Alto-Porvorim, India
Discover the best top things to do in Alto-Porvorim, India including Rita's Gourmet Goa, St. Alex Church, Sinquerim Beach, Konkan Explorers, Goa Kayaking - Day Tours, Mapusa Friday Bazaar, Baga Beach, Chapora Fort, Chapora Beach, Anjuna Market.
Restaurants in Alto-Porvorim
1. Rita's Gourmet Goa
Overall Ratings
5 based on 215 reviews
Goa a well known tourist destination for its golden sand, charming people, heritage monuments is also popular for scrumptious food. So if you are interested in cooking and would like to learn more on culinary delight and taste of Indian & Goan Cuisine, then join us at Rita’s Gourmet Goa and unravel how an Indian kitchen comes out with such a varied nature of delectable spiced curries and delicious dishes. Enjoy a fun filled cooking session and savouring the delicious dishes in an outdoor garden kitchen. Rita's Gourmet offers a number of culinary workshops and food tours. To name a few : (1) The popular Five hours Cooking Class with Local Farmer’s Market tour (2) Three & Five days Comprehensive Cookery Workshop in Indian Cuisine and in exclusive Goan Cuisine (3) Shore Culinary tour for Cruise line Passengers (4) Three days Culinary & Heritage tour. Add value to your Goan holiday by joining us at Rita's Gourmet Goa and we will not only teach you all about Masalas, Curries, Chutneys, flavorful Indian delicacies but will also take you around on a rich culinary tour showcasing the spice plantation, local farmer's market tour, heritage museums showcasing culinary and agrarian artifacts and many more culinary experiences.
Reviewed By travelaslongasican - Peterborough, United Kingdom
My partner and I booked a day class to start at 9.30. We arrived a little early as we weren't sure how long the taxi would take from Candolim but this was no problem
Breakfast was provided though I'm afraid we didn't do it justice as we had already had breakfast in our hotel.
We were taken by taxi to the local market where we explored the different spices, fruits and vegetables. Rita explained about the different foods, some of which we hadn't seen before. We then walked over to the fish market for a quick look then back to cook the food for the day. Rita has some girls who work for her so all the prep work is done. Whenever you watch cookery programs on TV I always think it looks easy, this is because they have someone who has done all the prep work so this is a bonus.
We cooked a desert and 4 items, all of which tasted great. Rita takes a great deal of time explaining and asking food preferences, for example she will accommodate if you don't eat fish and or meat.
We were given the recipes and step by step instructions so can try them at home.
It was a great day ending at 2.45 and were give food to take back that we couldn't eat.
All in all a great day and am looking forward to trying out and adapting some of the recipes we received
There was just us and another 2 people which was a good size of group. You cook outside under a large covered area but never felt hot. Food hygiene is very good with all areas and items very clean.
I would love to do another class if in Goa again.
Thanks to Rita and her staff
2. St. Alex Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 318 reviews
Reviewed By waveszoom11 - Doha, Qatar
This Church has really got good view around it. Its very quiet place as it remains open between 07:00 and 08:30 only. So reach during that period. Otherwise you will find it close as shown in picture also.
3. Sinquerim Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 688 reviews
Reviewed By Ravindra V - Hyderabad, India
We had absolutely no expectations from this beach. We visited this as we were near this place (Fort Auguda). But after visiting this beach, we thanked ourselves as we might have missed such a beautiful beach. It has great scenic feeling attached to it. Good thing is not much crowded so you get to spend your own personal time here. It has amazing view of the fort as well.
4. Konkan Explorers
Overall Ratings
5 based on 424 reviews
Konkan Explorers won the National Award for Best Outdoor Operator from the Outlook Indian Responsibile Tourism (IRTA) and we now represent Goa, India at the WTM(World Travel Market) London. Thanks to all our guests and well wishers. Konkan Explorers - Cruise, Nature and Discovery! For Curious and Active people. The trips and cruises we organize are from 1 hour and more. Each formula offers a different set of experiences. Discover Islands, wildlife, and beyond… Our trademark in Konkan Explorers is to combine cruise with diverse nautical activities like kayaking, sailing, swimming… The more curious and active you are the more you take back.
Reviewed By Dolly P
Everytime we come to Goa we choose to go with Konkan Explorers and it's never been a repetitive experience. Had a wonderful morning with friends and family. Enjoyed Kayaking into the mysterious Mangroves and discovering new paths to find a way out.. Thank you all at Konkan Explorers. We will be back again. What a wonderful day.
5. Goa Kayaking - Day Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Goa Kayaking is one of India's and definitely Goa's best on the water eco tourism combine, specializing in kayaking experiences (multi-day kayaking and adventure packages,day trips in the rivers and along the coast,moonlight kayaking), sailing in the Hollant Velsao Bay Area and exclusive and unique one of a kind "Down by the Riverside" riverine boating trips to experience firsthand,life on the river!Join us for some breathtaking river kayaking trips into The Sal Backwaters - quiet and serene, 40 species of different birds, mangroves and orchards as the river winds its serpentine way deep into the countryside!The Nerul, Zuari and Mandovi rivers are some of the major rivers of Goa and provide green mangroves on both banks teeming with birdlife and the calls of the young ones! Catch the sunrise on the waters from your kayak as you silently glide along to the waking calls of the birds and hear temple bells and morning prayers, herald the new day!Pre booking a must to avoid disappointment! Though we do try our very best to accomodate last minute bookings.
Reviewed By SuH31 - Singapore, Singapore
Our experience started with an excellent briefing by Prakash where he explained the safety features of the kayak, life jackets, cleanliness of the river. He told us about the flora and fauna we would see along the river and then taught us the basics of kayaking. The Sal river backwaters are ideal for beginners like us, the water was very placid and easy to kayak in. Our guide, Ravi had a knack for spotting birds and critters that we may have missed- he pointed out monitor lizards and birds resting in the trees. We saw beautiful white and pink lotus, mangroves, mango trees, orange-breasted kingfishers, pied kingfishers, white and grey herons, cormorants, moorhens, eagles, beautiful Brahmini kites, ducks, colourful bee-eaters, monitor lizards and a family of otters that got surprisingly close to us.
All in all, a highly recommendable half day activity.
6. Mapusa Friday Bazaar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By Joeswamy - Chennai
Well organised with separate space allocated to shops selling spices ( very famous) bakery products,nuts, dresses and ready made garments,alcoholic beverages, vegetables and fruits, fish and poultry etc.
There are two or three restaurants famous for snacks and tea.
The place will be swarming with activity from 10 am in the morning till late a night.
You can find lots of useful items ...
Allot half a day for this market..
7. Baga Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Goron58 - Pontefract, United Kingdom
Baga has like Calangute become a popular tourist destination so the beach has become very busy especially at weekends and public holidays.lots of shacks and water sports.As you walk along towards Calangute it becomes quieter between the two Beaches.On a Wednesday it’s possible to take a boat trip to Anjuna market.You can crossto the opposite side of the creek via the Baga bridge or there are some good restaurants beside the Baga river.Plenty of lifeguards stationed or patrolling the beach so a safe environment.Very popular with domestic tourists.
8. Chapora Fort
Overall Ratings
4 based on 893 reviews
For the best sunset views in the area, head to this beautiful old fort at Vagator Beach.
Reviewed By Khushbu M
If ur a Dil Chahta Hai fan, this fort is a must visit!!! U have to sit on d walls n click pics and relive those amazing moments from d movie that made Goa cool for us. Since we were staying in Vagator,this fort was a ten minute journey for us. It's crowded,but it's so huge that ull find a wall for yourself . Parking is 20bucks for 2wheeler. D climb from parking to d fort is very steep and slippery. I slipped at least twice. Pls wear comfortable shoes. The sunset view from d top is amazing!!! U can just find a spot for urself n sit there for hours gazing at d waves and d melting sky. If ur thirsty, u get lime soda right inside d fort.
9. Chapora Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 223 reviews
Reviewed By Linnea K
After long busy beach and rocks with few shakes there is hidden beach with nice send and peoples around
10. Anjuna Market
Overall Ratings
4 based on 998 reviews
Reviewed By Dennis B
Anjuna Market is one of goa’s most popular flea markets, with a whole variety of sellers offering everything imaginable, you get a true sense of India with the smell of spices from the spice stalls as you pass by, each seller trying to encourage you to look at their wares, you will also find watering holes to buy foods& drink, but don’t expect luxury, these are very basic but if you do want a little more up market, wind your way through the market, towards the beach where you will find a really nice bar and restaurant.
The market can be reached by taxi or you can get a water taxi from along the beach, which we did as their was one right by our hotel, so worth asking in advance, the return trip cost around £10 Per person from Calangute Beach.
Warning: watch out for the scammers, they will approach you very fast and grab your ear, which happened to me, my first thought was that I had something in or on my ear and he was just getting it off, he then says don’t move and started to take grim out of your ear, which I could not believe, he then asked me to go to his shop which I refused, this was only to get me out of the crowd, he then tried to get £40 out of me for doing his scam I refused, it turns out that this is a known scam and they have this waxy brown stuff on there person and they use slight of hand very clever.
So if you get approached walk on don’t be dragged in.
That said great place to visit and grab a bargain.
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