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Cavelossim
Cavelossim is a village in South Goa district in the state of Goa, India. The village hosts a well-known beach at the southernmost tip of the Salcete beach stretch that starts from Majorda in the north to Cavelossim in the south.
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Why Cavelossim?
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- Cabo de Rama Fort
- St. Francis Xavier Church
Cavelossim at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Cabo de Rama Fort: Praça do Cabo de Rama, also known as Cabo de Rama Fort, is a medieval hillfort located in Khola village, on the coast of Canacona, Goa in India.
- St. Francis Xavier Church: The St Francis Xavier Church (Portuguese: Sao Francisco Igreja), also known as Velim Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Velim, Goa, India.
Sightseeing Places
- Cabo de Rama Fort: Praça do Cabo de Rama, also known as Cabo de Rama Fort, is a medieval hillfort located in Khola village, on the coast of Canacona, Goa in India.
- St. Francis Xavier Church: The St Francis Xavier Church (Portuguese: Sao Francisco Igreja), also known as Velim Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Velim, Goa, India.
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Cabo de Rama Fort
Praça do Cabo de Rama, also known as Cabo de Rama Fort, is a medieval hillfort located in Khola village, on the coast of Canacona, Goa in India.
St. Francis Xavier Church
The St Francis Xavier Church (Portuguese: Sao Francisco Igreja), also known as Velim Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Velim, Goa, India.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI), about 26 km from Cavelossim.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Balli railway station, about 9 km from central Cavelossim.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Cavelossim (Apr, May, Jun) averages 26–32°C with about 221 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Cavelossim (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 24–29°C with about 575 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Cavelossim (Oct, Nov) averages 23–31°C with about 173 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Cavelossim (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 20–32°C with about 1 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C.
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History
- Summary: Cavelossim is a village in South Goa district in the state of Goa, India. The village hosts a well-known beach at the southernmost tip of the Salcete beach stretch that starts from Majorda in the north to Cavelossim in the south.
- Overview: Cavelossim is a village in South Goa district in the state of Goa, India. The village hosts a well-known beach at the southernmost tip of the Salcete beach stretch that starts from Majorda in the north to Cavelossim in the south. The Sal River flows into the Arabian Sea at the south of this village.
- Ancient History: The only attraction was a small temple which housed the idol of the Hindu goddess Shantadurga, believed to be located around 100 metres (330 ft) behind the current location of the church of Santa Cruz. (This temple is not to be confused with the much larger temple to the same deity in Deoolbhat, Quelossim, a similarly named village located between Mormugao and Salcete.)
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Significance
The only attraction was a small temple which housed the idol of the Hindu goddess Shantadurga, believed to be located around 100 metres (330 ft) behind the current location of the church of Santa Cruz.
Spiritual Significance
The only attraction was a small temple which housed the idol of the Hindu goddess Shantadurga, believed to be located around 100 metres (330 ft) behind the current location of the church of Santa Cruz.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cavelossim is most comfortable in January, February, March and November, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is April (average high 33°C) and the wettest months are June, July, August, September and October.
The nearest airport is Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI), about 26 km away. The nearest railway station is Balli railway station, about 9 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Cabo de Rama Fort and St. Francis Xavier Church.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 29°C to 33°C over the year, with about 2744 mm of rain in total.
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