North Goa’s status as party capital of India remains unchallenged in the last six decades. If anything, it has spread northwards from the shores of Candolim, Calangute and Baga to Morjim and beyond. And it has also evolved – from offering only basic hostel rooms and the standard five-star – to personalised holidays, consisting of curated experiences for memories of a lifetime in the most exclusive of luxury villas.
Private villas in North Goa, with all the freedom, flexibility and privacy that a villa allows, are now the preferred accommodation for families and groups to holiday together. Rent a villa in North Goa and immerse yourself in the pulsating energy of Goa’s nightlife while letting DivaVilla pamper you with its services.
By booking a luxury villa with personalised services you ensure every moment is tailored to perfection. Get a massage, a private chef or host your own party with a personal DJ when you rent a villa. A private pool, which most of our villas come with, is yet another setting for a more intimate soirée.
Goa is divided into two districts. The north starts with the capital city of Panjim, a bustling town marked by its colonial heritage best showcased in the well-preserved heritage quarter of Fontainhas. Famous for its colourful Portuguese-era houses with their Azulejo tile nameplates — a perfect backdrop to your Instagram pictures – Fontainas now throbs as a culinary destination, with a more than clutch of fine new restaurants and dive-in bars.
Not far from here, standing amidst a clutch of monuments recognised together as a UNESCO World Heritage Site at Velha Goa or Old Goa, is the Basilica of Bom Jesus. This church in the former capital of Portuguese Indies houses the tomb and remains of St. Francis Xavier. Once a decade the saint’s “incorruptible” body is taken out in an Exposition that travels around Old Goa – 2024 is a year of exposition. Rent a villa in North Goa you can spend a day diving into Goa’s Christian evangelical heritage.
Just a ferry ride away from Old Goa lies the island of Divar where time seems to stand still. Feel the therapeutic effects of nature’s beauty, particularly stunning amidst grand villas and verdant fields that must only be accessed by crossing the river Mandovi. The island is adjacent to the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary. If you are an amateur ornithologist, you have one more excuse to rent a villa in North Goa.
The picturesque village of Reis Magos can be found on the other side of the Panjim riverbank. Reis Magos is overlooked by an impressive hilltop fort that offers a great view of the river mouth below that it once guarded fiercely from its strategic location. Just north of it lies the serene village of Nerul. – an old favourite of celebrities.
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DivaVilla has some of its most popular properties here offering restful holidays. We have some of the best villas in North Goa all set for you! Stay here and stroll down to watch an amazing array of birds come to feed and rest on the banks of this beautiful eponymous river. Contemporary and aesthetically furnished, these private villas come with their own exclusive pools and service staff. Rent a villa here and both the Casinos and Calangute’s legendary nightclubs are easily accessed.
The closest beach from Nerul, is Candolim the most mature of Goa’s holiday spots. Throw in a little bit of history with a visit in the morning to the 1612-built Fort Aguada in Candolim, spend the evening enjoying the time-tested hospitality of its beach shacks. Sign up for fun-filled days of water sports at Calangute, and dance away the nights at Baga’s famous nightclubs.
This stretch of North Goa, with Candolim merging with Calangute and Calangute with Baga, is one long stretch of beaches offering endless beach activity opportunities — from water scooters to parasailing, beach volleyball or getting a foot massage while stretched on a sundeck. For families in particular renting a villa here is the more sensible and affordable option. If the adults want to break a leg till past midnight, the children and the elderly can retire earlier and return to the villa. When you rent a villa in North Goa we can even help you throw a private pool party for you to let their hair down in an exclusive space that feels as safe as home. A magician, check. Music systems, check. Balloons, check. So go ahead, rent a private luxury villa in North Goa and participate in all the excitement of Goa’s most popular tourist spots without losing each other to the crowds.
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Goa’s famous for its beaches but has just as much to offer from its plains. At Saligao and Assagao you will find the finest designer boutiques and coolest of cafes, serving you everything from Peruvian coffees to Polish pastries. These villages are the haunt of travelers with a taste for finer things. Rent one of our aesthetically designed villas, overlooking sprawling green fields and spend the evenings in some of Goa’s finest restaurants. For a list of the best, or reservations at any of them, just ask your concierge. We at DivaVilla have a reputation as foodies.
Anjuna, an informal international commune during the hippy movement of the seventies, retains its allure. It is all on display at Anjuna’s vibrant weekly flea markets. Our villas aren’t far from them, nor from the beach and Anjuna’s party hotspots. Find tucked away in idyllic by lanes, shaded by mango trees, the prettiest villas you can rent in North Goa, fully furnished with the most modern of amenities.
The bohemian life that once made Goa the hippies’ mecca, is best stapled at the Chapora jetty. It extends now to Morjim and Ashwem, beaches that continue to seduce visitors with Goa’s stunning sunsets. For a little more reflective and quieter time, we would recommend Siolim in North Goa. Bound by two rivers, this rich agrarian village, is home to some grand villas. You will not miss the sea – which in any case is a 15 mins drive away – when spending meditative evenings along the riverbanks. Siolim is a vibe of its own, rent a villa here and let your souls and senses recuperate from the hustle and bustle of the daily life. DivaVilla’s portfolio includes both old Portuguese homes with high ceilings and airy verandahs, as well as modern constructions with all the trappings of a five-star hotel.