Amaral's Goan Portuguese Home also known as Cancio's House

Roberto and Raquel run a chaming homestay in their 500-year old ancestral Goan Portuguese home in the sleepy village of Aldona. Far away from the beaches and shacks of touristy Goa, this is where time stops still, because here your neighbours will be the backwaters of the Aldona river, vast stretches of paddy fields and the village bread man, delivering fresh Goan Poi to your doorstep. Do nudge Roberto over a drink to tell you the story of his dashing grandfather and his Russian grandma, and their adventurous journey to Goa. There are two rooms with charming sit outs, plus all the furniture in the rooms are restored antiques. Speed boating expeditions on Aldona’s backwaters, visit to Chorao island, watching fresh bread being baked and cooking classes are all part of activity offerings at Amaral’s homestay.