Goa Tour
Considered the beach haven of India, Goa's diversity is what interests travelers from across the globe. Whether summer or winter, Goa is always bustling with people walking on the beaches, lazing under the shade of palm trees or shaking a leg at nightclubs. After all, Goa is the ideal destination to experience a blend of old world charm and modernization. From the comfort of hotel and resort rooms to the soft sandy beaches, Goa adds an extra charm to any romantic vacation. No wonder, honeymooners throng the place every year! Come Christmas or New Year and you get engulfed in the festive mood around you.
The culture of Goa is reflected in its small hamlets and towns that border the beaches and are reminiscent of colonial times with their quaint architecture. Besides sightseeing, shopping is a must-do in Goa. The Portuguese and hippies introduced the European culture to Goa, influencing both fashion and food. Junk jewelry, beachwear and hats are some popular items sold in the shops around the beaches of Goa.
| Goa - Introduction |
The wide variety of attractions offered by Goa travel includes exotic beaches, beautiful churches, colorful festivals, breathtaking natural beauty. If you are a party animal, then very few places other than Goa will be more satisfying for you. It is said that 'Goa never stops partying'. True to the saying, the place has ample room for fun loving people as it is the flamboyance character of the place that is most attractive to the tourists.
Goa has a variety of tourist attractions. The wide variety of tourist attractions lures tourists of all types. Just as the breathtaking natural beauty and the exotic beaches are perfect for leisure travelers, the churches and the carnivals are equally attractive to travelers who are keen to explore the culture of a place. Let's have an insight into the various types of Goa tourist attractions:
Goa Beaches
Goa beaches are ideal for leisure travel. The long coastline of the state acts as a perfect host for tourists longing for a relaxing vacation. Basking in the sun by the side of the sea, the beaches offer a truly refreshing experience for the tourists. Moreover, the presence of a number of sea sports adds all the more fun to your Goa travel. Some of the most popular beaches of Goa are as follows:
- Arambol Beach
- Agonda Beach
- Baga Beach
- Vagator Beach
- Colva Beach
- Anjuna Beach
- Palolem Beach
Goa Carnival
The Goa Carnival is also a popular tourist attraction of Goa. In fact, the colorful festival of the place will give you an idea about the culture of the place. It is a three day extravaganza that involves a lot of fun, frolic and merry-making. It takes place during the month of February and is essentially a Christian festival. Though, people from other religious origin also take part in this festival. However this is not the only festival held in Goa. It hosts an array of festivals throughout the year. Some of the most popular ones are as follows:
- Bonderam Festival - August
- Christmas - December
- Sao Joao Festival - June
- Shigmoutsav - December
Goa Churches
The best part of Goa churches is that it not only attracts Christian tourists but also tourists of other religions as well. Visiting Goa without visiting the churches makes your Goa travel incomplete as Goa is almost synonymous with churches. Some of the best Goa churches are as follows:
- Se Cathedral
- Goa Basilica of Bom Jesus
- Church of St. Cajetan
- Church of St. Francis-Xavier
Natural beauty
Though Goa offers a huge dose of natural beauty in the form of exotic beaches but it will be wrong to nurture the idea that it is confined to beaches. Goa also offers natural beauty in the form of a number of waterfalls, springs and lakes. These places are also an integral part of Goa tourist attractions. Some of the top natural tourist spots of Goa are as follows:
- Mayem lake
- Dudsagar waterfall
- Arvalem waterfalls
- Kesarval springs
