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Sri Morjee Temple: This is yet another temple situated at Morjim in Pernem Taluka, which is about 15-km from Mapusa. The temple complex is situated around sylvan surroundings. It is a small shrine dedicated to Kanakeshwar Baba or Bodgeshwar, locally known as Bongini. The God is regarded as agngavani i.e. to whom vows are made and who fulfills desires of the devotees. On the fulfillment of desires, people offer presents to the God as promised by them earlier.

Chapora Fort: Chapora fort was built by the Adil Shah of Bijapur on the southern headland of the Chapora River. The red laterite bastion, crowning the rocky bluff, was built by the Portuguese in 1617 on the site of an earlier Muslim structure. Deserted in the 19th century, it lies in ruins today, although the views up and down the coast from the weed-infested ramparts are still superb. One can still see the heads of the two tunnels, that formerly provided the supply routes for the besieged defenders.

Chapora Beach: Chapora is a beach that is around 10 kms. from Mapusa. Chapora Beach is a very good place for those who have decided for a long-term stay in Goa The most basic attraction is Chapora Fort and the houses built in dense groves of coconut palms.It perfectly combines its traditional boat building and fishing heritage the sea turning from aquamarine to emerald green - the tiny cottages with gardens garlanded by colors of lemon, purple and fuchsia, flags and crosses take one on a honeymoon fantasy.

Sulekha Travelers About GoaBaga Beach: This is part of a 30 km stretch of beach coastline.It is more quieter and also more isolated. Its scenic beauty, with the creek and the Retreat House perched on the hill contributes to its unique beauty. The Baga beach is more of a fishing beach.The Baga River flows down from one side offering a pleasant diversion for children and those who love the water. Where the river and the sea meet, and on the far right bank, tourists at Baga beach will see a group of black rocks against which the sea crashes.

The Acid House Party: Anjuna is also known for its full-moon (acid house) parties. Held for and by young tourists, these parties have attracted thousands of tourists. The trance party with dance, frolic, and merriment goes all night besides the fire.

Wednesday Flea Market: Every Wednesday, at around 11 a.m., Anjuna breaks into a riot of colors. Lines of vehicles, full of tourists start virtually raising clouds of dust in this area. Whatever one needs, from a used paperback to a haircut, one would find it here. The flea market is a heaven for hardcore shoppers and good bargainers, to bid on wonderful blends of Tibetan, Kashmiri and Gujarati trinkets and handicrafts, European snacks, cassettes of a noisy brand of music called 'Goa Trance', artificial ornaments carvings and T-shirts. An elephant ride and a photograph with a fake sadhu or a fake snake charmer can also be found here.

Anjuna Beach: Anjuna Beach is situated 8 Km west of Mapusa. This beach is popularly known as the freak capital of the world. A superb beach, fringed by groves of swaying coconut palms and fluorescent painted palm trees, bathing is generally safer.