About Loutulim, South Goa

Loutulim is situated on the left bank of the river Zuari, 8 kms north of the City of Margao, 4 kms south of the City of Ponda and from 4 kms to 6 kms east of the endless white sand beaches of Cansaulim, Majorda, Colva and Benaulim. The surfaces of all the main village roads are tarred and are lighted by street lamps.

1581

The huge catholic church of Our Saviour of the World, which dates back to 1581 and boasts a façade that is a fantasy of Baroque columns and arches, is the hub around which is located all major village activity and services. It boasts the Main Post & Telegraph Office, the village Mayor’s office and Community Hall, the Primary and Secondary schools, branches of national banks, an all-purpose market place, Telephone and Cyber Cafes, a couple of bakeries, a couple of pharmacies and doctors surgeries, an interesting assortment of retail shops, a number of Taverns and restaurants, important social welfare and religious institutions, Home for the Aged and Home for Cancer patients and the Cemetery. Loutulim is busily served by and is situated on many Bus routes and has a busy stand for Taxis, Motorcyles, Rickshaws and Trucks.

Hard Labour

Loutulim is often described as the prettiest village in Goa, with many delightfully attractive and well-preserved homes dating back to the heyday of the Portuguese empire, highlighted by Goan touches of ochre and pink. It has produced great personalities in the form of doctors, teachers, lawyers, artists, engineers, scientists, musicians, priests, politicians, missionaries etc, many of whom have emigrated to and made significant contributions in far flung countries of the Globe. English is spoken everywhere. The very popular tourist attraction of Big Foot which houses an exhibition of Ancestral Goa in miniature, the palatial and heritage houses of “Figueiredo” and “Miranda” dating back circa 1400s, are all here and the oldest chapel in South Goa – (circa 1567) - is next door to the Garça Branca and is where the locals worship. A recent addition (2004) is the very popular Crystal Rocks Dance Floor.

Sunset

Sunrise

Scenery

River Wharf 1

River Wharf 2

Pathway to River

Cacti rock-face

Water cascade

Cacti summit