Arco Iris is a 200-year-old colonial Portuguese manor that was abandoned for nearly 40 years until it was restored by a family from Bengaluru. Arco Iris highlights the best of Goa’s rural, agrarian side, showing visitors sights away from the overstretched, oft-visited beaches.

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Slow Travel

The house was restored to create a sustainable boutique homestay. The restoration was done sensitively, using local knowledge and materials. The family lives in the house and welcomes guests personally, instead of using the property as a holiday home.