Corjuem Island, Goa

Corjuem is an island situated in Bardez taluka. It is very beautiful. Both the community Hindus and Christians live in harmony. Once you reached the island you can see paddy fields, vegetable farms on both the sides of the road. Indo Portuguese houses is a major attraction. One can enter into the island by Corjuem ferry or by Corjuem pool also known as 'H' pool.Scenery from the Corjuem pool is awesome. You can see St.Thomas Church of Aldona, Old Portuguese Barge Dock, Indo Portuguese houses, boats, fisherman and few Chapels. Island offers authentic food of Goa. 

Corjuem is famous because of Corjuem Fort. It was a military fortress for the defense of Portuguese India. It is much smaller than the other forts of Goa, but it gives a good view of the surrounding river and land. The fort was built in 1705 by Caetano de Melo e Castro. It also had a Chapel under parochial Church of Aldona.

 Mae de Deus Chapel of Corjuem Island was built in 1855, it is an eye catching Chapel, nicely decorated in Golden color, picture depicting the life of Jesus Christ are hanging on the walls. The Chapel has only one altar dedicated to Mae de Deus. Please visit the island and enjoy it's Hospitality.