Quietly tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Panjim or Panaji, the capital city of Goa, is the neighbourhood of Fontainhas.

The neighbourhood of Fontainhas (which means “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 and churches here date back to the mid 19th century.

Fontainhas has a wide range of local restaurants and bars where you can sample traditional delicacies in a quiet, romantic setting and a number of designer boutiques where you can shop for Portuguese crockery, glassware, art and clothing.

With its narrow winding streets, quaint bye lanes, old heritage houses and distinct Portuguese flair, Fontainhas evokes a nostalgia and longing for the romance of an era gone by.

With a little imagination, 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…