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Sight Address : Siolim is a Village situated at about 7 kms from Mapusa in the Bardez Taluka of North Goa. Edit

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Siolim is a Village situated at about 7 kms from Mapusa in the Bardez Taluka of North Goa. It is located around the Chapora River and is well known for the Siolim bridge. The bridge is a landmark here and is a great place from where one can enjoy some scenic sunset views.The people of Siolim are known as Siolcars. Many Musicians, sports persons, bishops and other famous Goans are known to be from here. It is also known that earlier there were many lions in this place and hence the name originated from two Konkani words Xinv that means lion and Halli which means a village.There is a church in Siolim dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua. Earlier there existed a Church of Mae de Deus, however being a kutcha structure; it did not survive for many years. A number of parish chapels also exist here such as the chapel at Gaunsavaddo (Mae de Deus), Marna (St. Sebastian), Portavaddo and Tarchi Bhatt.

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HistoryEdit

Casa Palacio Siolim House is a 350 year old Heritage Hotel in Goa, built in 1675. It is a Palacio that dates from the earliest times of the Portuguese occupation of Goa, beautifully restored as a home which, now doubles as a private seven room heritage boutique hotel in Goa.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

Goa can be visited all through the year. But the Best season to visit is from October to June. Summer (March to May) is hot in Goa but the sea breeze offers solace to the heat. Monsoon (June to September) offer heavy to medium rainfalls.

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Morning , Afternoon, Evening.

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Siolim House Heritage Boutique Hotel ; Opposite Wadi Chapel, Wadi, Siolim, Bardez, Goa – India, 403517 ; Ph/M – 91 832 227 21 38, +91 832 227 29 41, 91 9822 584 560 ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road.

Bus : There are direct regular bus services from Panaji to Siolim. The Kadamba Bus Terminal in Mapusa is 7 km from Siolim.

Train : Thivim Railway Station is the nearest station 15km away from here.

Air : Goa International airport located in Dabolim 55km away from Siolim.

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Safety / WarningEdit

During the monsoon season, which lasts till September, rains and thunder showers pelt the Goan plains. The humidity levels are at their highest during the monsoon months.