Margao City Travel Info|Margao Tourism Information

Margao City Travel Info

Located in the heart of the Salcett taluka in the southern part of Goa, Margao ranks second (in the state) as far as its area is concerned. The history of Margao states that the town held its own significance even before the arrival of the Portuguese. It was home to the mathas of the Vaishnava. The number of mathas grew gradually and gave the name of matha - gram to the place. With the passage of time, this name became Madgaon. It finally became Margao when the Portuguese arrived and started facing problems in pronouncing the name.

Margao Tourism Information - Apart from the mathas, trade was also an important reason why Margao was important in the pre Portuguese era. River Sal, which is now silted up, was once the hotspot of trade, with cargo boats from Arabia and Africa coming in quiet frequently. Infact, it is river Sal which lent its name to the Salcett taluka.

Toady, Margao is an important commercial centre, however, as far as attractions are concerned, choices are very limited.

Margao Tourism Information - Residents around Sonsoddo have already started complaining of skin and eye irritation, dry cough and throat infection, while medical experts have opined that graver long term effects such as asthma, bronchitis and lung complications especially among children and senior citizens could be detected at a later date. The central nervous system as well as the problems related to the upper respiratory tract are dangers that the residents are currently exposed to for no fault of theirs.

The area is in the closest proximity to a very popular school which thankfully is currently going through a short holiday duration being a CBSE school following a different schedule of school terms.

The government should therefore ensure that there is no stone unturned to rid the area of this dangerous menace and most

importantly quell the flames and arrest the smoke affecting the residents immediately.

Health is much more important than useless festivals like IFFI which are needlessly draining the state of its resources and funds. But sadly for the government they seem to be more in demand than Goan health.

A virtual landmark, the ever-popular Longuinhos Bar & Restaurant is one of Goa's oldest and most well known establishments. For over half a century now, Longuinhos has held its place as one of the top restaurants in the state. Not content to rest on its laurels, it was recently given a face-lift to coincide with its fiftieth anniversary on May 3rd this year.

Margao General Info - The restaurant is situated just opposite the Margao Municipal Council, in the heart of Margao city. The restaurant is an old favourite with city residents, with a nice laid-back atmosphere. The billiards room of the Portuguese era is today the air-conditioned section.

Here at Longuinhos, we pride ourselves for the cuisine that we offer. We serve the very best of Continental, Indian, Chinese and Tandoori cuisines. But what really keeps our guests coming back is our authentic home-cooked Goan fare with its vindalhos, balchãos, xacutis, sorpotel, bebinca, and all the other wondrous dishes that make Goan cuisine unique and one of the most popular in India.

Our menu is very extensive, from a plain slice of bread to the elaborate Navratan Khorma. No matter what kind of budget you are on, you will always find Longuinhos reasonable and the experience memorable. Come in for breakfast, brunch, lunch, tea, dinner, or simply for a snack. Our savouries are the talk of the town. The restaurant is open daily from 8:30 am to 11:00 pm.

Margao General Info - We also undertake off-premises catering for any occasion. Indeed, Longuinhos is a trusted name, with a reputation that goes back more than fifty years, so please contact us if interested.

Contact us for Prior Booking at our 24 Hours desk on the following mobile Nos: +91-99428 99555 , 98424 30308 , 99425 87000 . Email Id : info@tourisminsouthindia.com, Fax No: 0422 - 2331605.