Tiswadi or Ilhas de Goa (Islands of Goa) is a taluka of North Goa district in the state of Goa, India. The word Tiswadi itself means thirty settlements. It refers to the thirty settlements in which the Goud Saraswat Brahmins settled when they migrated to Goa. It is geographically an Island with the Mandovi River forming its northern boundary. The taluka of Tiswadi includes the smaller islands of Chorao, Divar, St Estevam, Cumbarjua and Vanxim. The present capital of Goa, Panaji, lies on this island. Tiswadi is also where the city of Old Goa (Velha Goa), a World Heritage Site, was established.

Unplug yourself and have a laid-back vacation at Tiswadi, India. This city offers countless opportunities to click pictures for your travel journal. Tiswadi is located at a short trip away from Panaji a major city in India. Add Panaji to your vacation plan, it has an interesting bunch of activities to do on your visit like Anjuna Beach, Palolem Beach, Aguada Beach. Also, to reach Tiswadi, you'll have to take a flight to Panaji; so its not really a detour. And even if it is, the city is worth paying at least a quick visit. To explore Tiswadi, set aside 1 to 2 number of your days. You'll be coming back for more!