Bicholim accommodation from AU$126

Although it's situated 17 kilometres from the center of town, Mandovi River is definitely worth considering. It's got 16 hotels to select from, Vivanta by Taj - Panaji, Goa and The Crown Goa.

For more options, look at the Nilaya Hermitage and the Joie De Vivre Goa. They are located 20 kilometres and 20 kilometres respectively from the center. Further alternatives include the Goa Marriott Resort & Spa, 20 kilometres away, and the Vivanta by Taj - Fort Aguada, Goa, 25 kilometres.

If you'd like to explore some nearby cities, think about Alto de Porvorim and Goa Velha. Head 16 kilometres to the southwest from Bicholim and you'll discover Alto de Porvorim. Alternatively, Goa Velha is 18 kilometres to the southwest. Alto de Porvorim hotels and apartments include the Deltin Suites and Country Inn And Suites By Carlson, Goa Panjim. Goa Velha options are the Grand Hyatt Goa and Bambolim Beach Resort.

Before you head home, why not spend an afternoon rubbing shoulders and cheering along with fellow sports obsessives at a local sporting fixture? Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is located to the south of Bicholim. The Taj Exotica and the Joecons Beach Resort are near the action.

Dabolim Airport is the most convenient airport, and can be found 25 kilometres from the centre of Bicholim. Conveniently located hotels on Wotif are the Bogmallo Beach Resort and the Coconut Creek.