Vasco da Gama
India · GoaIN
City in Goa, India
Vasco da Gama, often shortened to Vasco, is a city in the state of Goa on the west coast of India. It is named after the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. It is the headquarters of the Mormugão taluka (subdistrict). The city lies on the western tip of the Mormugao peninsula, at the mouth of the Zuari River, about 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Panaji, Goa's capital, 28 kilometres (17 mi) from Margao, the district headquarters and about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from Dabolim Airport.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 100,485
- Coordinates
- 15.396, 73.816
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 43 m
Overview of Vasco da Gama
Travellers heading to Goa, India will find Vasco da Gama, a medium-sized town. Around 100,485 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: culture, nature and water sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Vasco da Gama
Culture in Vasco da Gama
(3)Looking for culture? Vasco da Gama has Cathedrals, Churches and Museums. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Vasco da Gama.
Nature in Vasco da Gama
(1)Vasco da Gama records Beaches under nature. All of it is drawn from Vasco da Gama's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Vasco da Gama
(1)Water Sports in Vasco da Gama covers Swimming. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Vasco da Gama.
Best time to visit Vasco da Gama
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Reach Vasco da Gama by regional transport from the nearest hub in Goa; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near Vasco da Gama that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vasco da Gama known for?
- Vasco da Gama, in Goa, India, is best known for culture, nature and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 100,485 residents.
- What can you do in Vasco da Gama?
- Recorded activities in Vasco da Gama include Cathedrals, Churches, Museums, Beaches and Swimming. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Vasco da Gama?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Vasco da Gama located?
- Vasco da Gama is located in Goa, India. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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