Goa, the pocket-sized paradise of India and a former Portuguese colony, lies on the western coast of India. Goa’s biggest allure indisputably lies in its miles of golden beaches peppered along the romantic Konkani coastline. Sprinkle in a few churches & cathedrals, forts & waterfalls, river cruise & long walks, flea markets & Fado melodies, casinos & carnivals, and some Feni & fish curry; and you have a perfect Goa experience!
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Calangute & Baga Beach
This far reaching stretch of sand in the north; strewn with colorful umbrellas, chic beach shacks and, thumping music; is certainly the party strip of Goa. Late night clubs, tattoo parlors, pop beat shows, open air dancing and sumptuous food & drinks lure the young & wild to this beach strip. Add to the thrill with parasailing, water scooter, water skiing, banana boat rides, speed-boating and bumpy rides on this stretch.
Vagator Beach
This craggy beach with dramatic red stone cliffs and thick palm clumps is great for water sports like Banana Boating and Bumpy & Ringo Rides. At night its action packed nightclubs thumping trance music and wild rave parties rock the scene.
Palolem Beach
A postcard-perfect beach, with a pristine shoreline dotted with swaying palms, Palolem is an unblemished beauty in south Goa. Warm sands, less crowd and its calm protected bay make Palolem a great swimming & kayaking spot.
Anjuna Beach
Its sandy stretches interrupted with rocky outcrops have been a hipsters’ paradise since the swinging sixties! A quiet getaway in the day and a party hotspot at night, Anjuna becomes all the more exhilarating with bungee jumping, paragliding and windsurfing options on the beach.
Fort Aguada- Portuguese Glory
This Portuguese fort, built in 1612 AD, is a silent sentinel standing stately on the Sinquerim Beach in north Goa. The massive edifice holds a four-storey lighthouse and an enormous cistern amongst other structures.
Basilica of Bom Jesus
This UNESCO-listed Basilica holds high significance in the Roman Catholic world as the site entombing the mortal remains of St. Xavier Francis, often known as the apostle-of-the-Indies.
Dudhsagar Falls
Dudhsagar, literally translating into “sea of milk”, probably got its name from its frothy white waters cascading down from a height of 603 meters. A long winding trek or a bumpy jeep ride through a scenic jungle track takes you to the spot from where you can witness the glory of these four-tiered falls.
Other Major Attractions in Goa
Shopping in Goa
Wednesday Flea Market at Anjuna Beach and Ingos Saturday Nite Bazaar and Mackie’s Night Bazaar in Baga-Arpora are quite a rage amongst tourists. Quaint stuff, great live music and delicious food are the highlights of these all night weekly markets.
Food in Goa
Classic Goan fish curry, tangy vindaloo, Goan sausage bread and the delicious Bebinca- a multilayered cake, are must try when in Goa.
Fairs & Festivals of Goa
Best Time to Visit Goa
The best time to visit Goa is from October to April with the peak season beginning from mid December till February.
How to Reach Goa
By Air- Dabolim Airport, located 29 km from Panjim, caters to both domestic as well as international air traffic.
By Train- The two railheads of Vasco da Gama and Madgaon are well connected to the rest of the country by an extensive railway network.
By Road- Goa is well connected to the rest of the country by a well-serviced network of roads and highways.
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