Taleigao is an upcoming area in Ilhas, Goa near the capital city of Panjim. It is a developed locale in
Ilhas de Goa bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, vast tracts of fields to the east, Odxel-Vaiguinim-
Dona Paula to the south and Santa Inez-Bhatlem to the north. Close proximity to Panjim, Taleig√£o was
the granary of the north Goa during the Portuguese era, as vast tracts of agricultural land were under
rice cultivation. The essence of Taleigão lies in its marvelous expanses of palm – fringed beaches, the
bright green paddy fields and Nagalli hill, antique houses and mansions, broad roads, foot paths,
antique church, traffic circles beautified with azulejo titles, chapels and temples, educational
institutions, hotels and of course its friendly and fun loving inhabitants. Vasco-Da-Gama is the nearest
Railway Station to this locale, whereas Goa International Airport is located at brief driving distance
thus making commuting easy for the residents as well as for tourists. The prominent Religious
Institutions are Church of S√£o Miguel Arcanjo, Chapels in Taleig√£o, Temples and Mosques. Konsanche
fest of Taleig√£o (Harvest feast) is celebrated with enthralling music of brass bands, colourful
ceremonial umbrella, cannon fire, procession and high mass at S√£o Miguel Arcanjo church. Prominent
landmarks in Taleig√£o include S√£o Miguel Church, which was established in 1544 by the order of
preachers called Dominicans and is currently one of Goa's oldest churches. It also hosts one of the
finest football grounds in Goa - the Dr. Remigio Pinto Football Ground and the best all season spacious
Community Hall which caters to weddings, social functions, trade fairs, etc. Taleigao is also blessed
with beautiful beaches, Parks, Hillock of Dona Paula, Antique Houses, British Cemetery and Statue of
Jack de Sequeria. Owing to the presence of well-developed social infrastructure, Taleigao is the best
place to reside. Read More
