The native population of Goa is around 14 lakh spread across 1429 square miles. With a coastline of 161 km facing the Arabian Sea, Goa has a wide range of beaches. The cuisines in the state have a taste of both, Portugal and Konkan. Fascinating beaches, vibrant carnivals, thrilling watersport activities, street shopping at dirt cheap rates, dolphin spotting, happening parties, energetic nightlife, casinos, churches and forts make it one of the most trending holiday destinations of the country.
Things to do in Goa
Diving into water sports, paragliding, cruise, sailing and surfing, kayaking, cruising, dolphin tours, street shopping, visiting churches, clubbing and getting a taste of the non-vegetarian dishes, are the top things to do in Goa. You can go out for clubbing in Tito’s at Baga Beach or visit Deltin Royale Casino, the largest casino in Goa.
Tourist attractions in Goa
Calangute Beach is the largest of all beaches and is therefore called the ‘Queen of Beaches’. The shore is busy with restaurants, shacks, clubs and shops serving both domestic and international tourists. Baga Beach also conducts water sports and it's the busiest of all in Goa. Various flea markets are put up along the streets of Goa that sell almost everything at a bargaining price. Fort Aguada on the Sinquerim Beach, Chapora Fort, the layered Dudhsagar waterfall, etc. are some of the other tourist attractions. Basilica of Bom Jesus is listed as UNESCO’s World Heritage Site built in the 16th century.
Places to shop in Goa
The famous markets in Goa are Anjuna Flea market, Mapusa Market, Panjim Market and Calangute Flea Market that sell footwear, souvenirs, artificial jewellery, spices, pickles, sausages, cashew nuts and handicrafts at reasonable prices.
Best time to visit Goa
The best time to visit Goa is between October and March. People prefer to visit Goa mostly during the Christmas and New Year, which are celebrated with great pomp and show.
Modes of transport
Flights are the best to travel to Goa. They save time and increase your leisure trip time. The local transport is good here, but people prefer to rent vehicles and travel within Goa.
Weather in Goa
Weather is Goa is moderate. It does not touch any extreme temperatures. Summers in Goa include the months of March, April, May and October, the monsoons between June and September and the winters from November to February.
Airport in Goa
The IATA Code of Goa airport is GOI. Goa has an airport which is known as the Dabolim Airport. It has a heavy inflow of people coming and going. It is 30 km far from Panaji City.