São Jacinto is an inhabited island in the estuary of the Zuari River in the Indian state of

Goa Goa () is a state on the southwestern coast of India within the Konkan region, geographically separated from the Deccan highlands by the Western Ghats. It is located between the Indian states of Maharashtra to the north and Karnataka to the ...

. The island is closest to the southern banks of the estuary and is connected to the mainland by a causeway. The island houses a defunct

lighthouse A lighthouse is a tower, building, or other type of physical structure designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses and to serve as a beacon for navigational aid, for maritime pilots at sea or on inland waterways. Lighthouses mar ...

built during Portuguese rule of Goa. A church dedicated to St. Hyacinth of Poland (''São Jacinto'') and a chapel dedicated to St.

Dominic Dominic is a name common among Roman Catholics and other Latin-Romans as a male given name. Originally from the late Roman-Italic name "Dominicus", its translation means "Lordly", "Belonging to God" or "of the Master". Variations include: Domini ...

(''São Domingo'') overlook the waters of the river towards the east. Since the village is a residential area, tourists are not allowed to visit. The natives also do not sell or rent out any of the properties to those from outside the village.

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Islands of Goa Islands of India Populated places in India {{Goa-geo-stub