North Goa district, Goa, India
Places to visit near Queula
Queula is a town in North Goa district, Goa, India, home to about 5,699 people. Within 50 km by road there are 157 places to visit — 27 forts & heritage, 17 temples, 18 waterfalls and 9 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Shri Shantadurga Temple (1 km), Shri Nageshi Temple (2 km) and Safa Masjid (3 km).
Queula at a glance
- Location
- North Goa district, Goa, India
- Population
- about 5,699
- Coordinates
- 15.3901° N, 73.9856° E
- Places within 50 km
- 157 (40 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples
- Nearest city
- Margao, 15 km
- Railway station
- Verna (VEN), 11 km
- Airport
- Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI), 20 km
Top places to visit near Queula
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Queula: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Shri Shantadurga TempleTemples · North GoaMust-see · Highly rated
- Shri Nageshi TempleTemples · North GoaMust-see · Highly rated
- Safa MasjidMosques · North GoaMust-see · Highly rated
- Shri Mahalasa Narayani TempleTemples · North GoaMust-see · Highly rated
- Shri Mahalasa Narayani DevalayaTemples · South GoaMust-see · Highly rated
- Shree Mangesh MandirTemples · North GoaMust-see · Very popular
- Shri Kamakshi TempleTemples · North GoaMust-see · Highly rated
- Three Kings ChapelChurches · South GoaMust-see · Well liked
- Basilica of Bom JesusChurches · North GoaMust-see · Very popular
- Se CathedralChurches · North GoaMust-see · Highly rated
- Archaeological Survey of IndiaMuseums · North GoaMust-see · Well liked
- Our Lady of Grace ChurchChurches · South GoaMust-see · Highly rated
More places near Queula
- Church of St. Francis of Assisi · church · North Goa · ~19 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Our Lady of Merces Church · church · South Goa · ~18 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Harvalem Waterfalls · waterfall · North Goa · ~23 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Fort · fort · North Goa · ~3 km · Well liked
- Arvalem Caves · cave · North Goa · ~23 km · Must-see
- Dona Paula View Point · viewpoint · North Goa · ~26 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Japanese Garden · sanctuary · South Goa · ~27 km · Must-see
- Big Foot · museum · South Goa · ~7 km
- Shree Chandreshwar Bhootnath Temple · temple · South Goa · ~25 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Campal Gardens · sanctuary · North Goa · ~27 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Garça Branca Gardens · sanctuary · South Goa · ~6 km
- Kesarval Spring Verna Waterfall · waterfall · South Goa · ~8 km
Things to see near Queula, by type
Forts & heritage near Queula
43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Queula. The closest is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Fort (3 km). Best time: october to february.
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Fort · fort · North Goa · ~3 km · Well liked
- Fort Aguada · fort · North Goa · ~32 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Sinquerim Fort · fort · North Goa · ~33 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Farmagudi Shivaji Fort · fort · North Goa · ~3 km
- Menezes Braganca House · fort · South Goa · ~19 km · Well liked
- Cabo de Rama Fort · fort · South Goa · ~43 km · Well liked · Must-see
Temples near Queula
40 temples within 100 km of Queula. The closest is Shri Shantadurga Temple (1 km). Best time: year-round.
- Shri Shantadurga Temple · temple · North Goa · ~1 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Shri Nageshi Temple · temple · North Goa · ~2 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple · temple · North Goa · ~7 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Shri Mahalasa Narayani Devalaya · temple · South Goa · ~7 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Shree Mangesh Mandir · temple · North Goa · ~8 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Shri Kamakshi Temple · temple · North Goa · ~12 km · Highly rated · Must-see
Waterfalls near Queula
40 waterfalls within 100 km of Queula. The closest is Kesarval Spring Verna Waterfall (8 km); the best-known is Harvalem Waterfalls (23 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.
- Harvalem Waterfalls · waterfall · North Goa · ~23 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Kesarval Spring Verna Waterfall · waterfall · South Goa · ~8 km
- Pcce Falls · waterfall · South Goa · ~11 km
- Dudhsagar Falls · waterfall · South Goa · ~45 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Official Dudhsagar Waterfalls Booking · waterfall · South Goa · ~35 km · Well liked
- Shivling Waterfall · waterfall · North Goa · ~34 km · Highly rated
Beaches & coast near Queula
31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Queula. The closest is Velsao Beach (15 km). Best time: october to march.
- Velsao Beach · beach · South Goa · ~15 km · Well liked
- Sernabatim Beach · beach · South Goa · ~20 km · Highly rated
- South Goa Beach · beach · South Goa · ~18 km · Well liked
- Cavelossim Beach · beach · South Goa · ~31 km · Highly rated
- Mandrem Beach · beach · North Goa · ~54 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Keri Beach · beach · North Goa · ~59 km · Highly rated · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Queula
26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Queula. The closest is Monte Hills View Point (16 km); the best-known is Dona Paula View Point (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Dona Paula View Point · viewpoint · North Goa · ~26 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Chorla Ghat · viewpoint · North Goa · ~40 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Cabo de Rama Viewpoint · viewpoint · South Goa · ~41 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Monte Hills View Point · viewpoint · South Goa · ~16 km · Well liked
- Sunset View Point · viewpoint · South Goa · ~19 km · Highly rated
- Vagator Beach Sunset Point · viewpoint · North Goa · ~45 km · Highly rated · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Queula
26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Queula. The closest is Garça Branca Gardens (6 km); the best-known is Japanese Garden (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Japanese Garden · sanctuary · South Goa · ~27 km · Must-see
- Campal Gardens · sanctuary · North Goa · ~27 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Garça Branca Gardens · sanctuary · South Goa · ~6 km
- Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary · North Goa · ~18 km
- Carambolim Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary · sanctuary · North Goa · ~15 km
- Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary · South Goa · ~41 km · Well liked · Must-see
A one-day trip from Queula
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.
- Start in Queula
- 1 km Shri Shantadurga Temple · temple, North Goa
- 2 km Safa Masjid · mosque, North Goa
- 2 km Shri Nageshi Temple · temple, North Goa
- 5 km Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple · temple, North Goa
- 12 km Shri Mahalasa Narayani Devalaya · temple, South Goa
- 7 km Back to Queula
Plan a longer trip from Queula — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Queula
No traveller has reported from around Queula yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Queula
- By train: Verna (VEN) — about 11 km from the centre
- By air: Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI), Vasco da Gama — about 20 km by road
- By air: Manohar International Airport (GOX), Mopa — about 52 km by road
- By road from Margao: about 15 km · directions
- By road from Vasco da Gama: about 23 km · directions
- By road from Panaji: about 25 km · directions
All places near Queula by distance
Within 15 km of Queula
- Mystic Woods · museum · North Goa · ~7 km
- Ambora Spring · river spot · South Goa · ~7 km
- Velsao Beach · beach · South Goa · ~15 km · Well liked
- Shree Ramnathi Temple · temple · North Goa · ~1 km
- Pandava Caves · cave · North Goa · ~10 km
- Farmagudi Shivaji Fort · fort · North Goa · ~3 km
- Pcce Falls · waterfall · South Goa · ~11 km
- Carambolim Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary · sanctuary · North Goa · ~15 km
- Nilesh Nayak Memorial · fort · North Goa · ~10 km
- Rachol Fort · fort · North Goa · ~12 km
- Rachol Church · church · North Goa · ~12 km
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Fort Aguada · fort · North Goa · ~32 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Sinquerim Fort · fort · North Goa · ~33 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Shri Shantadurga Kunkallikarin Temple · temple · South Goa · ~34 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Mae de Deus Church · church · North Goa · ~35 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Kadamba Shri Mahadeva Temple, Tambdisurla · temple · South Goa · ~36 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Salaulim Dam · lake · South Goa · ~36 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Benz Wax Museum & Fish Aquarium · museum · North Goa · ~38 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Pandava Caves · cave · South Goa · ~16 km
- Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary · North Goa · ~18 km
- Goa Chitra Museum · museum · South Goa · ~18 km · Well liked
- Naval Aviation Museum · museum · South Goa · ~20 km · Highly rated
- Shree Sumtinath Shwetambar Jain Derasar and Dharmasala · Jain temple · South Goa · ~16 km · Highly rated
- Shri 1008 Aadinath Bhagwaan Digambar Jain Mandir · Jain temple · South Goa · ~16 km · Highly rated
- Menezes Braganca House · fort · South Goa · ~19 km · Well liked
- Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception · church · North Goa · ~26 km · Must-see
- Sernabatim Beach · beach · South Goa · ~20 km · Highly rated
- Chorla Ghat · viewpoint · North Goa · ~40 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary · South Goa · ~41 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Cabo de Rama Viewpoint · viewpoint · South Goa · ~41 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- St. Cajetan Church · church · North Goa · ~19 km · Highly rated
- Cave of Siddhnatha · cave · North Goa · ~16 km
- Monte Hills View Point · viewpoint · South Goa · ~16 km · Well liked
- Heart Shape Lake · lake · South Goa · ~20 km · Well liked
- Sunset View Point · viewpoint · South Goa · ~19 km · Highly rated
- Cabo de Rama Fort · fort · South Goa · ~43 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Museum of Christian Art · museum · North Goa · ~19 km · Well liked
- Shree Gomanteshwar Sansthan · temple · North Goa · ~17 km · Well liked
- Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary · sanctuary · North Goa · ~23 km
- South Goa Beach · beach · South Goa · ~18 km · Well liked
- Chapora Fort · fort · North Goa · ~45 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Vagator Beach Sunset Point · viewpoint · North Goa · ~45 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Dudhsagar Falls · waterfall · South Goa · ~45 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Adil Shah Palace Gateway · fort · North Goa · ~19 km
- St. Estevam Fort · fort · North Goa · ~21 km · Well liked
- San Thome Museum: Back in Time · museum · South Goa · ~22 km
- Nagesh Love Forest · sanctuary · South Goa · ~22 km
- Merces Bird Sanctuary · sanctuary · North Goa · ~23 km
- Shri Damodar Temple · temple · South Goa · ~32 km · Must-see
- Ruins of Igreja Nossa Senhora Do Carmo · fort · North Goa · ~21 km · Well liked
- Shree Saptakoteshwar Temple, Narve · temple · North Goa · ~24 km · Highly rated
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Mandrem Beach · beach · North Goa · ~54 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Mallikarjun Temple · temple · South Goa · ~52 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Keri Beach · beach · North Goa · ~59 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Galgibaga Beach · beach · South Goa · ~60 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Tilari Nagar Valley View Point · viewpoint · Kolhapur · ~62 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Yashwant Gad Fort , Redi Fort · fort · Sindhudurg · ~66 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Tilari Waterfalls · waterfall · Kolhapur · ~70 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Butterfly Beach · beach · South Goa · ~52 km · Well liked
- Netravali Bubbling Lake · lake · South Goa · ~51 km · Well liked
- Bamanbudo Waterfall · waterfall · South Goa · ~51 km · Well liked
- Honeymoon Beach · beach · South Goa · ~51 km · Well liked
- Palolem Beach · beach · South Goa · ~53 km · Highly rated
- Shri Devi Bhagavati Temple · temple · North Goa · ~52 km · Highly rated
- Amboli Main Waterfall · waterfall · Sindhudurg · ~76 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Chikhale Waterfall · waterfall · Belagavi · ~52 km · Highly rated
- Chikhle Falls Viewpoint (Karnataka) · waterfall · North Goa · ~51 km · Well liked
- Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary · Belagavi · ~53 km · Well liked
- Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary · South Goa · ~54 km · Highly rated
- Sweet Lake · lake · North Goa · ~58 km · Well liked
- Neturlem Waterfall (Savri) · waterfall · South Goa · ~56 km · Highly rated
- Amboli Ghat · viewpoint · Sindhudurg · ~79 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Kamleshwar Temple · temple · North Goa · ~54 km · Highly rated
- Shri Mauli Devi Ammanavara Temple · temple · Belagavi · ~54 km · Highly rated
- Vajara Water Falls · waterfall · Uttara Kannada · ~55 km · Well liked
- Mainapi Waterfall Netravali · waterfall · South Goa · ~57 km · Highly rated
- Shri Hiranyakeshi Temple · temple · Sindhudurg · ~79 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Betne Waterfalls · waterfall · Belagavi · ~55 km · Well liked
- Rock Garden · viewpoint · Uttara Kannada · ~81 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Querim Cave · cave · North Goa · ~59 km · Highly rated
- Chigule Waterfalls · waterfall · Belagavi · ~57 km · Well liked
- Kuske Waterfall · waterfall · South Goa · ~59 km · Well liked
- Pargad Fort · fort · Kolhapur · ~60 km · Highly rated
- Chigule Nature Viewpoint · viewpoint · Belagavi · ~58 km
- River View Point · viewpoint · North Goa · ~58 km
- Syntheri Rocks · attraction · Uttara Kannada · ~84 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary · South Goa · ~65 km · Well liked
- Yellur Fort · fort · Belagavi · ~89 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Shri Ulavi Channabasaveshwara Swamy Temple · temple · Uttara Kannada · ~88 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Green Valley Waterfall · waterfall · Kolhapur · ~65 km · Highly rated
- Redi Beach · beach · Sindhudurg · ~66 km · Highly rated
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 27 | 43 | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Fort (3 km) |
| Temples | 17 | 40 | Shri Shantadurga Temple (1 km) |
| Waterfalls | 18 | 40 | Kesarval Spring Verna Waterfall (8 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 9 | 31 | Velsao Beach (15 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 13 | 26 | Monte Hills View Point (16 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 12 | 26 | Garça Branca Gardens (6 km) |
| Museums | 15 | 19 | Mystic Woods (7 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 8 | 18 | Heart Shape Lake (20 km) |
| Churches | 17 | 17 | Rachol Church (12 km) |
| Caves | 7 | 9 | Pandava Caves (10 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 5 | 5 | Ambora Spring (7 km) |
| Other attractions | 3 | 5 | Arch of Viceroys (19 km) |
| Jain sites | 3 | 4 | Shri 1008 Aadinath Bhagwaan Digambar Jain Mandir (16 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 2 | 2 | Safa Masjid (3 km) |
| Parks | 0 | 2 | Vaccine Depot (92 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 1 | 1 | Buddha Statue (22 km) |
| Treks | 0 | 1 | Trekup Dandeli (83 km) |
Queula: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Queula?
Shri Shantadurga Temple (temple, about 1 km), Shri Nageshi Temple (temple, about 2 km), Safa Masjid (mosque, about 3 km), Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple (temple, about 7 km), Shri Mahalasa Narayani Devalaya (temple, about 7 km), Shree Mangesh Mandir (temple, about 8 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Queula?
157 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 17 temples, 18 waterfalls, 9 beaches & coast, 13 hill stations & viewpoints.
Which is the nearest fort to Queula?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Fort, about 3 km by road; Farmagudi Shivaji Fort (3 km) is next.
Which is the nearest temple to Queula?
Shri Shantadurga Temple, about 1 km by road; Shree Ramnathi Temple (1 km) is next.
Which is the nearest waterfall to Queula?
Kesarval Spring Verna Waterfall, about 8 km by road; Pcce Falls (11 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Queula?
Start in Queula, visit Shri Shantadurga Temple, then Safa Masjid, then Shri Nageshi Temple, then Shri Mahalasa Narayani Temple, then Shri Mahalasa Narayani Devalaya, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Queula?
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples.
How do I reach Queula?
By train: Verna (VEN), about 11 km away. By air: Goa Dabolim International Airport (GOI), about 20 km by road. By road: 15 km from Margao.
Towns near Queula
- Places near Bandora · 3 km
- Places near Ponda · 4 km
- Places near Cortalim · 10 km
- Places near Sancoale · 11 km
- Places near Goa Velha · 15 km
- Places near Palle · 17 km
- Places near Navelim · 20 km
- Places near Jua · 20 km
- Places near Curchorem · 24 km
- Places near Sanquelim · 24 km
Nearest cities
- Places near Margao · 15 km
- Places near Vasco da Gama · 23 km
- Places near Panaji · 25 km
- Places near Belagavi · 94 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Queula’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Queula on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.