Goa discovers beautiful sunsets and cheerful chirpy mornings. The city has a mix of almost everything. The coastline extends to 160 km, and the area it covers is 1429 square miles. The state is surrounded by the Western Ghats which makes the climate very pleasant. Maharashtra is located in its north, Karnataka in the south and east and the Arabian Sea on the west. North Goa is famous for nightlife, beaches with water sports, street shopping and shacks serving delicious seafood, while 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
More than 100 beaches, you can enjoy water sports, scuba diving, flyboarding, paragliding, cruise, sailing and surfing, street shopping, visiting the ultimate churches with the finest Portugal architecture still preserved, clubbing and eating the lip-smacking seafood dishes without a miss, which are the most famous things to do in Goa. Feni is a must-try thing. With waterfalls, forts, lakes, garden, museums, casinos and Wildlife Sanctuary, Goa is a complete holiday package.
Tourist attractions in Goa
The Dudhsagar Falls, Aguada Fort, Chapora Fort, Dudhsagar Falls, Deltin Royale Casino Chapora Fort, Mangueshi Temple, Baga Beach, Anjuna Beach, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Our lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Goa State Museum, Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral are some of the most popular tourist spots in Goa.
Places to shop in Goa
The Anjuna Flea Market is famous for selling footwear, souvenirs and artificial jewellery. The Mapusa Market sells spices, pickles and sausages. The Panjim Market near Dabolim Airport sells cashew nuts and handicrafts. Calangute Flea Market has a lot of bargaining for everything sold here like clothes, goodies, bric-a-brac, trinkets, jewellery and handicrafts.
Best time to visit Goa
The best time to visit Goa is from October to March. December is the most celebrated month as Christmas and New Year are Goa’s main festivals popular worldwide. People from across the world visit Goa, especially during December.
Modes of transport
Local transports like buses, cabs, auto-rickshaws and taxis are easily available here. But many also prefer to rent vehicles.
Weather in Goa
The temperature of Goa is between 25 and 30°C, which is a balanced one. The summer months are March, April, May and October. Monsoons last from June to September and winters from November to February.
Airport in Goa
Dabolim Airport (IATA: GOI) is the only domestic and international airport in Goa. It is 4 km away from Vasco Da Gama city.