About St. Alex Church, Calangute
One of the oldest churches of Goa, St. Alex Church was founded by Franciscans in 1595 and built by the locals in 1741. It consists of a white dome, two towers and altars. Locals and tourists throng the church for its architectural beauty. Since the church is located at Calangute, one can enjoy various water sports like Parasailing, Jet skiing, Hand Gliding, Wind surfing at Calangute and Baga beach nearby. Calangute also offers various spa services. Good hangout joints include Eviva, Club cubana and Adhega. Nearby shopping places include Calangute Market, Bebel, Ojemine, Purple Jungle and Arpora Saturday night market.
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Places to Visit near St. Alex Church, Calangute
Calangute Beach, Goa
2.1 km from St. Alex Church, Calangute - See map
Calangute beach is the busiest and most commercialized of all the beaches in Goa. It is teeming with foreigners, backpackers and tourists from all...
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Mae De Deus Church, Goa
2.4 km from St. Alex Church, Calangute - See map
Located in Saligao, Bardez, Mae De Deus Church (or Mother of God Church) is a Gothic style church in north Goa. It is a small church, good for...
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Baga beach, Goa
2.9 km from St. Alex Church, Calangute - See map
One of the most popular beaches in Goa, Baga beach s a party-lover's paradise. Lively, vibrant nightlife, shacks serving all kinds of foods to...
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Candolim beach, Goa
3.2 km from St. Alex Church, Calangute - See map
Candolim beach is one of the popular beaches of North Goa, known for its vibrant nightlife, warm people, delicious local food and great views of...
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Sinquerim Beach, Goa
4.8 km from St. Alex Church, Calangute - See map
Sinquerim beach in north Goa is located at a distance of about 15 kms from Panaji. It is one of the quieter beaches of north Goa, a striking...
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Fort Aguada and Lighthouse, Goa
7.7 km from St. Alex Church, Calangute - See map
Fort Aguada and its lighthouse have been standing guard to protect Goa since the seventeenth century and is the largest and the best-conserved...
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St. Cajetan's Church, Goa
8 km from St. Alex Church, Calangute - See map
St. Cajetan's Church is a magnificent church in Old Goa was constructed in the style of St. Peter's Basilica of Rome. The altar, sculptures,...
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Anjuna Beach, Goa
8.3 km from St. Alex Church, Calangute - See map
Once known to be a part of the hippy circuit, Anjuna beach is considered as the rave capital. World famous trance and rave parties are held on the...
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Reis Magos Fort, Goa
8.7 km from St. Alex Church, Calangute - See map
Reis Magos Fort, named after the three wise men from the Bible, is located in Bardez, Goa and was constructed first in 1551. Subsequently the fort...
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Casino Paradise, Goa, Goa
9.1 km from St. Alex Church, Calangute - See map
Owned and operated by Pride Group, Casino Paradise at Pororvim is one of the oldest and largest onshore casino spread over 5,000 square feet. Two...
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Chapora Fort, Goa
9.2 km from St. Alex Church, Calangute - See map
Chapora fort is one of the most famous forts in Goa, located on Vagator beach in North Goa overlooking the Arabian Sea at a point where Chapora...
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Ozran Beach, Goa
9.3 km from St. Alex Church, Calangute - See map
Ozran beach also known as 'Little Vagator Beach' is one of the most picturesque and beautiful beaches of Goa, it is peaceful and calm. The best...
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