Chapora

Chapora village is more reminiscent of a charmingly unruly farmyard than a fishing community doubling as a beach resort. Much of the inhabited area nestles under a canopy of dense coconut palms. The village is dominated by a rocky hill topped by the remains of a fairly well-preserved Portuguese fort and the estuary of the Chapora River. There are sandy coves, pleasant beaches and rocky cliffs at nearby Vagator. Be prepared for Indian coach tourists coming to ogle sunbathing Westerners, and expect any police you encounter to regard you with some suspicion and shake you down for drugs if you mistakenly tell them you're staying at Chapora.

How to reach

Chapora and Vagator are well connected with Mapusa, Panaji and adjoining areas. Bus service to Mapusa is a bit less frequent. You can catch the bus at the stand near the road junction in Chapora village.
Taxi service is readily available to and from Mapusa and adjoining areas.
Motorbike : This another option and an exploratory one. Most of the hotels and restaurants provides information on renting a motorcycle.

Where to Sleep

• Abu John
• Boba Restaurant
• Hill Top Motel
• Sterling Vagator Beach Resort
• Reshma Guest House

Where to Eat

Jaws; Mango Tee; Lobo and Mahalaxmi (near Vagator Beach), Helinda, Green Shadow; Jackie's Daynite; La Bluebird (for French Cuisine); Scarlet Cold Drinks; Yak (for Italian, continental and sea food) and Sea Green (for Chinese dishes)