The Portugal architectural heritage beautifies the state. Goa is famous for active and lively nightlife, churches and sun-kissed beaches. Facing the Arabian Sea, Goa is aesthetically laid along the coastline of 161km. Goa is endowed with more than 70 beaches, palm trees and scenic views. The famous cuisines are Portugal and Konkan. Its mesmerising beaches, charming carnivals, enthralling watersport activities, street shopping, Portugal architecture, dolphin spotting, parties and restaurants serving lip-smacking seafood, casinos, churches and forts make the state one of the top holiday destinations of India.
Things to do in Goa
Goa has something for everyone to offer. Thrill-inducing water sports, paragliding, cruise, sailing and surfing, kayaking, cruising, dolphin tours, street shopping, visiting churches, clubbing and tasting seafood are the topmost things to do in Goa. Private villas can be booked if you are looking for some privacy.
Tourist attractions in Goa
Calangute Beach, known as the Queen of Beaches, is most visited by domestic and international travellers. Restaurants, shacks, clubs and shops keep the shore busy. Fort Aguada, situated on the Sinquerim Beach, has a 13-meter high lighthouse and a vaulted cistern that can occupy ten million litres of water. Deltin Royale Casino is one of the offshore casinos in North Goa. It offers games, live entertainment, dining and of course gambling tournaments. Chapora Fort gives a great view of Goa’s coastline. Basilica of Bom Jesus is listed as UNESCO’s World Heritage Site built in the 16th century. Also known as Sea of Milk, the Dudhsagar waterfall is a must-visit during the monsoons. It is located on the Goa-Karnataka border. Baga Beach in North Goa is famous for its water sport activities.
Places to shop in Goa
Goa’s Anjuna Flea Market, Mapusa Market, Panjim Market and Calangute Flea Market sell footwear, souvenirs, artificial jewellery, spices, pickles, sausages, cashew nuts, handicrafts and much more at affordable prices and are sure to be bargained for.
Best time to visit Goa
Mid-November to Mid-February is the best time to visit Goa. Goa experiences very cool weather at that time. In addition to that, a lot of facilities and activities open during this season. Christmas and New Year are celebrated in a very grand way in Goa.
Modes of transport
Flight is the best option to travel to Goa. It saves a lot of time. The local transport of buses, cabs, taxis and rickshaws are present, but people prefer to rent vehicles to travel within the state.
Weather in Goa
The temperature of Goa is between 25°C and 30°C. Because of its moderate temperature, people from all across the globe love visiting the state. Summers in Goa are in March, April, May and October, monsoons between June and September and winters from November to February.
Airport in Goa
Goa Airport’s IATA code is GOI. The Goa Airport, also known as Dabolim Airport has both international and domestic flights flying from there. The airport is 30 km away from Panaji City.