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Quietly tucked away from all the hustle and bustle of the capital Panjim & yet only a short stroll from the waterfront, the neighbourhood of Fontainhas (“little fountain” in Portuguese) is home to the last surviving Portuguese families of Goa. In 1984, Fontainhas was declared a UNESCO Heritage Zone & most of the buildings here date back to the mid 19th century. Fontainhas has a wide range of local restaurants and bars where you can sample traditional delicacies & boutiques where you can shop for Portuguese crockery, glassware, art and clothing. Originally a 19th century Portuguese mansion, the Mitaroy Goa Hotel is the only All Suite accommodation in Fontainhas. It has been restored by a local conservation architect and now has only 4 Heritage Suites of ca. 1000 sq ft each! Each Heritage Suite has a lounge, bedroom and ensuite bathroom, all in a traditional Goan yet minimalist décor that accentuates that feeling of space. After checking in to the Mitaroy Goa Hotel, all I did was sit back and let their staff take over. Depending on what you want to see or do in Goa, they will be happy to provide you with bespoke service, ensuring that your stay is just the way you want it to be! Back at the Mitaroy Goa Hotel, you can curl up with a novel from their pretty well stocked library, soak up the hot mid day sun in the beer garden, have an afternoon siesta in one of the easy chairs or send your tanned holiday pictures on the free high speed WiFi internet. With its narrow winding streets, quaint bye lanes, old heritage houses and distinct Portuguese flair, Fontainhas evoked in me nostalgia and longing for an era gone by. With a little imagination, you can transport yourself down memory lane while you dream of handsome young Armando serenading beautiful Senoritas from below the Balcao or perhaps hear the soft strains of a Portuguese Fado as the sun sets on another day in Fontainhas…” To find out more about their all inclusive tariff, just use the Contact Form below! |
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