What to do in Goa
Goa, the land of golden beaches is a destination which is blessed with serene beaches, glorious architecture and loving people. What to do in Goa is a difficult question to answer as there are innumerable places to visit, numerous beaches to stop over for a dip and several other interesting things to do.
Beaches - The beaches that you should definitely not miss are
- Dona Paula Beach
- Calangut Beach
- Baga Beach
- Colva Beach
Churches - Goa's renowned churches include
- Chapel
of St Francis Xavier
- The Church of St Francis of Assissi
- The
Basilica of Bom Jesus
The Bird Sanctuaries of Goa should surely be in your 'what to do in Goa' list.
- Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
- Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary
- Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary
- Salim Ali
Bird Sanctuary
Forts of Goa like the churches are equally magnificent and exotic. Aguada Fort is worth a visit.
To complete an ideal day in Goa one has to visit the shacks along the beaches to experience Goa's nightlife and the unblemished Goan spirit. You will be surprised to see the ambience and the vivacious nightlife that Goa has.
Goan Restaurants
To taste unadulterated Goan cuisine and delicacies like balchao and vandaloh drop in at
- Fisherman's
Paradise, Calangut
- Peter's Shack, Calangut
- Casa Portuguesa, Baga
- Xavier Beach Resort, Fort Aguada Road
- Shore Bar and Restaurant, Bardez
- Viva Panjim, Panjim
To know about true Goa, make a day's trip to Ancestral Goa which is essentially a miniature Goan village as it would have existed 100 years ago. It is located in South Goa, about ten kilometers from Margao.
If you are fond of adventures stop by at the Dona Paula Beach and enjoy exciting water sports like water skiing, parasailing, wind surfing in Goa and scuba diving. Holidaying golfers can enjoy a game of golf at the sandy beaches of Goa in many of the star hotels like Taj Exotica and The Intercontinental.
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