Things to do in Goa

City Description:

Goa is known as ‘Lover’s Paradise’ for its lovely beaches on one side and on the other hand you can see palm trees which are lined up on either side of the beaches. People all around the world comes down to Goa to explore the white sandy beaches. There are number of things to do in Goa, which includes beaches, churches, mansions, monuments, temples, mountains, caves, water sports and Goa festival.

Goa is a paradise squeezed between the seas and the lush forest hills. Beaches of Goa are some of the perfect places to live every moment of one’s life in pure bliss & happiness.


CITY Attractions:

Beaches

There are a number of beaches in Goa and the most famous ones are:

Baga Beach
Calangute Beach
Aranbol Beach
Bogmalo Beach
Varca Beach
Colva Beach
Anjuna Beach

You can relax and enjoy the white sandy beaches of Goa and also be a part of water sports activities like water skiing, snorkeling, jet skiing and paragliding.

Mansions in Goa

Goa mansions are influenced by Portuguese culture. All mansions were built during the Portuguese period from 1510 to 1961 and they have a reflection on all the mansions.

Few of the mansions are :

Big Foot
Colaco Mansion
Mascarennhas Mansion
Salvador Costa Mansion

Churches in Goa

There are a number of churches built in Goa during the Portuguese invasion in 16thand 17th century. These churches have a unique blend of the Renaissance and Baroque styles. These Goan churches are famous for their outstanding and exemplary Christian architecture with most of them displaying tiered frontispiece, framed with columns and pilasters.

Temples in Goa

Goa inhabits numerous ancient Hindu temples which in themselves narrate a history of Portuguese domination & are a witness of the changing times. A visit to these temples fills one with the feelings of spirituality, purity and sanctity. The simplicity of architecture and natural beauty are the main eye-catchers.

Caves in Goa

You can find both natural and manmade caves in Goa. These caves are also one of the preferred tourist attractions, which are visited by a number of foreign and domestic tourists. Some of the caves of Goa are as follows:

Narve Cave
Usgao Cave
Aquem Cave
Rivona Cave
Arvalem Cave

Water Sports

Its undoubtedly a paradise for water sports lovers, surfing, snorkeling, jet skiing, boogie boarding, scuba diving, water-skiing, parasailing, windsurfing, and deep sea fishing are just some of the water sports that can be enjoyed here.

Goa Festival

This a 3 day feast and filled with lot excitement in whole of Goa during the month of February. Goa is the best place to be visited during the February carnival, to forget all the worldly affairs & simply flow along in the river of happiness and fun. The memories gathered from the carnival of Goa will never be forgotten and cherish for lifetime.

Shopping

Goa is generally famous for tour packages but recently features lots of shopping options.

Place to shop in Goa are:

Anjuna Market
Baga Beach Market
Mapusa Market

Things to do:

Water sports activities like scuba diving, paragliding, snorkeling and skiing
Enjoy at the night clubs and discos with amazing sea food
Enjoying the lovely white sandy beaches
Goa Festival/ Carnival

Places nearby to visit:

Amboli
Devbagh
Kolhapur
Jog Falls
Bijapur

Famous for:

Water Sports
Night Clubs, discos
Beaches, Port and Marine Life
Restaurants
Goa Festival

Suggestions:

Rent a motorbike and roam freely in Goa as per your convenience
Beer is cheaper than water
Explore the local markets on foot
Carry lots of water along as Goa climate is hot and humid.

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