St. Jacinto Island

By Renasha Godinho

St. Jacinto Island
One of the most exotic places of South Goa the San Jacinto Island is located just few kilometers from the Dabolim International Airport. San Jacinto Island is one of the beautiful island of Goa. The island is connected with the mainland by the bridge named 'Silver Gate'

There are some old houses situated on this small island. It is said that the San Jacinto inhabitants made a vow never to give the island on a lease and let construction companies to built touristic or industrial facilities on their land. That’s why nowadays this small island is a lovely green area, which has preserved the purity and charm of amazing Goa nature.

There is also a church named st. Jacinto church which increases the beauty of this island. This church celebrates its feast on the last Sunday of September.

On the San Jacinto Island you can also find a well preserved old Portuguese lighthouse, from the top of which you can enjoy the breathtaking beautiful views.

There is also a chapel on the top of the hill of the st. Jacinto Island