The coastline of Goa of 160 km faces the Arabian Sea. The state has a population of 14 lakh and an area of 1429 square miles. It is surrounded by the Western Ghats, which makes its climate pleasant. Panjim is the capital of Goa. The beautiful sunset and the bright mornings can be discovered in Goa. The party city gets illuminated with its various colours of tourism that it provides in different ways. North Goa is famous for its nightlife, beaches, water sports, clubbing, and casinos and shacks serving delicious seafood, and South Goa enchants the beauty of Portugal architecture and serene beaches. Goa is one of the most trending holiday destinations in the country.
Things to do in Goa
Indulge in water sports such as surfing, sailing, scuba diving, waterskiing, angling, parasailing and swimming among other things. Other activities can include street shopping, visiting the ultimate churches with the finest Portugal architecture still preserved, clubbing and eating the lip-smacking seafood dishes out here.
Tourist attractions in Goa
Dudhsagar Falls, Aguada Fort, Chapora Fort, Baga Beach, Anjuna Beach, Se Cathedral, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Our lady of the immaculate conception church, Goa State Museum, Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral are very popular tourist spots. Some of them are also titled as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
Places to shop in Goa
Anjuna Flea market sells footwear, souvenirs and artificial jewellery. Mapusa Market is popular for selling spices, pickles and Goa’s famous sausages. Panjim Market near Goa’s Dabolim Airport sells cashew nuts and handicrafts. Calangute Flea Market experiences a lot of bargaining for every product sold here.
Best time to visit Goa
The ideal time to visit Goa is between October and March. December is the most celebrated month as Christmas and New Year are celebrated with grandeur in this city.
Modes of transport
Tourists can either book cabs in advance or hire cabs to move around the city. If you wish to have a more interactive experience, then you can hire self-drive cars, motorcycles or a scooter.
Weather in Goa
Goa has moderate weather due to the proximity of the Western Ghats surrounding the state. The temperature lies between 25°C and 30°C. The summer months are March, April, May and October, the monsoon lies between June and September and the winters from November to February.
Airport in Goa
The IATA Code of Goa airport is GOI. Dabolim Airport is the only domestic cum international airport in Goa. It is 30 km far from Panaji.