From the bustling city of Margao where you can find evrything from locally made artifact's to accessories and goods imported from abroad to the chilled villages of Benaulim and Colva with lush paddy fields and prestine beaches, Salecte locally known as Xaxti is district worth exploring. Here are some wonderful places to explore, if you ever find yourself in this part of Goa, that most guidebooks or social media influencers won't know exists but is worth visiting.
Monte Hill
Monte Hill is a beautiful hilltop known for it's calm ambiance and panoramic views. Nestled at the top of the hill is a Chapel of Calcada de Nossa Senhora de Piedade, which is popularly known as Our Lady of Mercy, from where one can not only see the and hear the sounds of the city but can also get views of the coastal belt of Salecte. If you're in Margao and need a secluded place to watch the sunset other than the beaches, head up to this place for a change.
Rachol Fort and Seminary
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