Forts in Cavelossim Beach
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Betul Fort and Lighthouse
A ruined 17th-century fort on the south bank of the Sal at Betul, with cannon on the ramparts, and a striped lighthouse on a hill nearby. A half-day trip across the river from Cavelossim.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Late afternoon, November to March
- Tickets
- No ticket is reported, but accounts differ on public access to the fort, so check locally before you go. Road access is via the Assolna-Cavelossim bridge. Confirm whether the lighthouse is open to visitors.
Places of worship in Cavelossim Beach
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Holy Cross Church
The parish church of Cavelossim, begun as a chapel to the Holy Cross in 1763 and made a parish of its own in 1948. A quiet stop in the village behind the beach.
- Time needed
- 20 to 30 minutes
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning, outside Mass times
- Tickets
- Free to enter. It is an active parish church, so dress modestly, keep voices low and avoid photography during services. Check Mass timings locally, and note the annual feast is reported on 3 May.
