Oxel spring

Oxel is a picturesque village in Bardez taluka. Bounded by Siolim on its west, Camurlim on the east, hills in the south and River Chapora literally kissing its feet in the north, Oxel is a sight to behold.

It is blessed with six springs, which have long since been known for their medicinal value. All the springs are along a one-and-a-half kilometre Arradi-Khoirat stretch of the winding road that leads from Dongor Marg in Siolim to Oxel.

Of the six springs, only three are looked after; and of these, two are very popular. The most breathtaking is the one in Khoirat, which is embedded in lush greenery behind the Holy Cross chapel. Except for this one, all the others are in Arradi.

                               

At a distance of around 200m from the narrow road, one has to wade through knee-deep water for more than 50m to witness the spring in all its glory......Situated in the forest among towering trees, during the monsoon, the spring resembles a waterfall as it cascades down from a height of almost 40m, before forming a gurgling stream which pours out into Oxel's fertile fields. and the view is just perfect..... so everybody should do visit these place :-)