40winks@sea Guidebook #Fatrade #SouthGoa

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40winks@sea Guidebook #Fatrade #SouthGoa

Food Scene

Excellent food, great hosts, super service, well-spaced tables and beach beds.. just the perfect combination to enjoy Goan susegad. Also, if you manage to find a masseuse walking by (not hard if you spend a couple of hours there), it can turn into the ultimate luxury experience to lie down on a beach bed, enjoy an inexpensive foot massage, with a Pina Colada at your side :D This is the closest beach shack to the villa, and is a 750m walk. Is also reachable with a scooty, or a car. But the last stretch of sand from parking to shack can be a little hard to manage for people with mobility issues. Important - Beach-side shacks get shut down for off-season as per Goa Govt rules. (Roughly mid-April to end-September).
CAPRICORN BEACH SHACK
beach
Excellent food, great hosts, super service, well-spaced tables and beach beds.. just the perfect combination to enjoy Goan susegad. Also, if you manage to find a masseuse walking by (not hard if you spend a couple of hours there), it can turn into the ultimate luxury experience to lie down on a beach bed, enjoy an inexpensive foot massage, with a Pina Colada at your side :D This is the closest beach shack to the villa, and is a 750m walk. Is also reachable with a scooty, or a car. But the last stretch of sand from parking to shack can be a little hard to manage for people with mobility issues. Important - Beach-side shacks get shut down for off-season as per Goa Govt rules. (Roughly mid-April to end-September).
Awesome sea-food. An eclectic host. Serves Goanese, and also some standard fare. The ice-creams are home-made and the wine is home-distilled. The cocktails are generous with their spirits and LIIT along with a portion of Butter Garlic prawns is a must try. Open throughout the year. Pls note that this is not a vegetarian-friendly place.
Papa Joe`s Restaurant
movie road
Awesome sea-food. An eclectic host. Serves Goanese, and also some standard fare. The ice-creams are home-made and the wine is home-distilled. The cocktails are generous with their spirits and LIIT along with a portion of Butter Garlic prawns is a must try. Open throughout the year. Pls note that this is not a vegetarian-friendly place.
A Michelin-star type of restaurant with an eclectic set menu and a creative a` la carte. Prior reservation is recommended. Their crab bisque is a classic. The sea bass is also extraordinary. However, the thing to try is the set menu - you will leave the place with a very happy grin.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cavatina Cuchina Grill And Bar
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A Michelin-star type of restaurant with an eclectic set menu and a creative a` la carte. Prior reservation is recommended. Their crab bisque is a classic. The sea bass is also extraordinary. However, the thing to try is the set menu - you will leave the place with a very happy grin.
A fun hang-out place at a stone's throw from 40winks (2.2 km as per Google maps). Quaint décor and awesome drinks and ambience.
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Mazilwaddo
A fun hang-out place at a stone's throw from 40winks (2.2 km as per Google maps). Quaint décor and awesome drinks and ambience.
5.4 km/12 minutes drive from 40winks, this is an amazingly happening place with live music, great artists, and lively crowd. Throw in some dancing and you have the perfect venue for a celebration evening. The more famous Fisherman's wharf is close-by in Cavelossim, but Mike's Place is more of our favorite.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mikes Place
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
5.4 km/12 minutes drive from 40winks, this is an amazingly happening place with live music, great artists, and lively crowd. Throw in some dancing and you have the perfect venue for a celebration evening. The more famous Fisherman's wharf is close-by in Cavelossim, but Mike's Place is more of our favorite.
The Southern Deck Bistro is another nice hangout place, next to the Benaulim beach (close to Taj Exotica), with an eclectic menu comprising of Continental, Asian, North Indian and Goanese fare. Food is really good, and the ambience is worth the 7km/16 minutes drive from Serenity. Can get a little noisy though.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Southern Deck
Near Beach
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Southern Deck Bistro is another nice hangout place, next to the Benaulim beach (close to Taj Exotica), with an eclectic menu comprising of Continental, Asian, North Indian and Goanese fare. Food is really good, and the ambience is worth the 7km/16 minutes drive from Serenity. Can get a little noisy though.
So, to be honest, we never did visit this place. But this was our #1 favorite on Zomato food delivery, with the family favorites being Buttered Mushroom burger (Veg), and Buttered Mushroom and Chicken Burger. Ordered it enough number of times to deserve a plaque on the Chocolate House wall :) Tip: Do plan to order 60 minutes in advance. In my experience, this is true for general food delivery in Goa, and not just about Chocolate House.
The Chocolate Room - Colva
Road
So, to be honest, we never did visit this place. But this was our #1 favorite on Zomato food delivery, with the family favorites being Buttered Mushroom burger (Veg), and Buttered Mushroom and Chicken Burger. Ordered it enough number of times to deserve a plaque on the Chocolate House wall :) Tip: Do plan to order 60 minutes in advance. In my experience, this is true for general food delivery in Goa, and not just about Chocolate House.
This one is still on our To-Visit list, but comes highly recommended by friends for its Asian fare (including Japanese and Thai).
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Red Ginger
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This one is still on our To-Visit list, but comes highly recommended by friends for its Asian fare (including Japanese and Thai).
The name says it all - doesn't it? As a fellow vegetarian (and Jain) myself, the vegetarian options in most Goan places leave me a little bit craving for more. So, Veggie delight is a rare oasis in all the fish and seafood specialty places that I admire only from afar. A simple no-frills place - makes amazing food, very fresh, very repeatable. Menu is extensive - options include North Indian (also has some Gujarati dishes, khichri and a few more surprises), and a sampling of Goan curries, pizzas, pastas, Chinese and sizzlers. We tried a number of Indian dishes and pizzas. All 5 stars. Sizzling brownie is a must-try. Service is great, and servers go all-out to make sure the dish is customized to your preferences. Open throughout the year. 1.2 km from the villa.
Veggie Delight
Beach road
The name says it all - doesn't it? As a fellow vegetarian (and Jain) myself, the vegetarian options in most Goan places leave me a little bit craving for more. So, Veggie delight is a rare oasis in all the fish and seafood specialty places that I admire only from afar. A simple no-frills place - makes amazing food, very fresh, very repeatable. Menu is extensive - options include North Indian (also has some Gujarati dishes, khichri and a few more surprises), and a sampling of Goan curries, pizzas, pastas, Chinese and sizzlers. We tried a number of Indian dishes and pizzas. All 5 stars. Sizzling brownie is a must-try. Service is great, and servers go all-out to make sure the dish is customized to your preferences. Open throughout the year. 1.2 km from the villa.

Sightseeing

A very quaint gallery that features various items like mugs, tshirts, coasters, fridge magnets etc printed with works of Mario Miranda, the most famous and prolific cartoonist Goa has produced. The items are interesting and a bit on the pricier side. But it is a fun place to check out on a lazy afternoon.
Mario Gallery - Carmona
A very quaint gallery that features various items like mugs, tshirts, coasters, fridge magnets etc printed with works of Mario Miranda, the most famous and prolific cartoonist Goa has produced. The items are interesting and a bit on the pricier side. But it is a fun place to check out on a lazy afternoon.
The most amazing sunsets can be viewed from this shack that is just before the historic Cabo De Rama fort. For the movie-buffs, this is also the location where the climactic scene of Dhoom 1 was shot. It doesn't hurt that the food is also good. The service can and is normally quite slow. Just add it to the Goa way of life where no one and nothing can be done in a hurry
Red Crab Eco Resort
The most amazing sunsets can be viewed from this shack that is just before the historic Cabo De Rama fort. For the movie-buffs, this is also the location where the climactic scene of Dhoom 1 was shot. It doesn't hurt that the food is also good. The service can and is normally quite slow. Just add it to the Goa way of life where no one and nothing can be done in a hurry
Something on our wish-list, haven't visited yet, but comes highly recommended from friends - especially to take kids to.
Betul Lighthouse
Betul Bridge
Something on our wish-list, haven't visited yet, but comes highly recommended from friends - especially to take kids to.

Neighborhoods

One of the quaintest, quietest and cleanest beaches in Goa. Nestled between two 5 star resorts (Caravella to the left and Zuari to the right), it a sparkling clean beach with easy waves, gently sloping rock free sea bed and access to a few good shacks and watersports. The village of Fatrade with its picture postcard paddy fields, classy villas, primodial banyan trees, coconut groves, and winding village roads make for the most perfect backdrop and access point to the beach. It is also very very safe to walk around the neighborhood.
Fatrade
One of the quaintest, quietest and cleanest beaches in Goa. Nestled between two 5 star resorts (Caravella to the left and Zuari to the right), it a sparkling clean beach with easy waves, gently sloping rock free sea bed and access to a few good shacks and watersports. The village of Fatrade with its picture postcard paddy fields, classy villas, primodial banyan trees, coconut groves, and winding village roads make for the most perfect backdrop and access point to the beach. It is also very very safe to walk around the neighborhood.
Because what is a trip without a visit to the local favorite book-shop, right? This is a quaint and pretty bookshop, with a well-stocked children's section, a selection of books on Goa, and a second-hand books section which is great for picking up thrillers and murder mysteries.
The Dogears Bookshop
Because what is a trip without a visit to the local favorite book-shop, right? This is a quaint and pretty bookshop, with a well-stocked children's section, a selection of books on Goa, and a second-hand books section which is great for picking up thrillers and murder mysteries.

Off the beaten track

For the hobby cyclists, for the once-a-year-cyclists, and even for the haven't-pedalled-for-the-last-10-years-but-would-love-to-cycle-again, Dramapur adventures provides a lovely cycling getaway on amazing bikes, and takes you through the prettiest lanes of Goa.
Dramapur Adventures
For the hobby cyclists, for the once-a-year-cyclists, and even for the haven't-pedalled-for-the-last-10-years-but-would-love-to-cycle-again, Dramapur adventures provides a lovely cycling getaway on amazing bikes, and takes you through the prettiest lanes of Goa.
Most people probably don't think of Kayaking in backwaters when they think of Goa, but it is truly one of the most breathtaking and memorable experiences I have taken back home. I prefer it to the run-of-the-mill adventure sports, which are high on adrenalin, but you are not really driving it yourself. Pro tip: Go in the earliest possible slot, and avoid the warmer hours.
GOA KAYAKING SAL BACKWATERS
Most people probably don't think of Kayaking in backwaters when they think of Goa, but it is truly one of the most breathtaking and memorable experiences I have taken back home. I prefer it to the run-of-the-mill adventure sports, which are high on adrenalin, but you are not really driving it yourself. Pro tip: Go in the earliest possible slot, and avoid the warmer hours.

City/town information

Margao/Madgaon is the city center closest to Fatrade. Even though all daily needs get covered at Fatrade/Varca market, Madgaon has the closest railway station, and a very comprehensive market, which can take care of everything, from a broken phone screen, to buying running shoes or even bicycles.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Margao
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Margao/Madgaon is the city center closest to Fatrade. Even though all daily needs get covered at Fatrade/Varca market, Madgaon has the closest railway station, and a very comprehensive market, which can take care of everything, from a broken phone screen, to buying running shoes or even bicycles.

Consejos para la ciudad

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Papa Joe's Restaurant

An excellent family run restaurant that serves awesome local cuisine (focus on fish, sea-food and chicken, vegetarians may prefer to skip), delectable home made ice-creams and well rounded home made wines. It is our favorite place to catch a lunch or dinner whenever opportunity prevails.
Facilidad para moverse por la casa

Hire a Scooty

The best way to enjoy the Goan way of life and to explore the nooks and corners of Goan village roads. Scooties are available for hire in local shops. Although prices are reasonable, you can negotiate a bit if your stay is more than a couple of days. Cycles are also available, but quality may vary depending on how they have been maintained (which is almost always poorly)
Costumbres y cultura

Christmas Day, and Burning the Old Man!

Christmas is one of the liveliest times to be in Goa, and it should be, for the amazing vibe that Goa has at that time. But do keep in mind that it is a big holiday for Goanese people too, and that means that you may not get all the services that you are used to, specially in a BnB. That means no housekeeping staff for a day or two, and maybe a shortage of local cabs. Also, a lesser known fun festival in Goa is Burning the old man, which is celebrated on 31st December, the old man symbolizing the old year which is about to be over! Kids make scarecrow-like figures, and burn them at midnight.
Antes de que te vayas

Dudhsagar waterfalls

They are a huge attraction for a lot of travelers, and it is a good idea to get online booking done in advance.
Qué debes empacar

June-August - be prepared for all-day rains!

Ponchos help a lot - you can go out without worrying about it starting to rain any time. Quick-drying clothes and sandals instead of shoes work well. We do have an umbrella at the villa for emergencies.