Goa General Info

• Introduction
• Entertainment
• Restaurants in Goa
• Visa To Goa
• Flights to Goa
• Map Of Goa
• Best Time to Visit Goa

1 Day Trip to Goa

Goa, the land of golden beaches is a destination which is blessed with serene beaches, magnificent architecture and wonderful people. In a 1 day tour to Goa the best way to commute is to hire a car which is readily available. This saves time of looking for the places you want to visit during your short trip. It is a dissatisfying experience to travel to Goa for a single day as there are ample gorgeous locales and beaches to be visited in Goa. However, in a 1 day trip to Goa, one should not miss some of the famous beaches like Calangute, Baga and Dona Paula.

Calangute Beach is one of the most popular beaches of India and is often called the 'Queen of Beaches'. The sand beach is dotted with textile handicrafts shops. So those interested in quick shopping during your 1 day trip to Goa, head straight to the Calangute beach.

Baga is a continuation of the Calungute Beach. Baga unlike Calangute is safer, as it has fewer undercurrents and is not very sharp. If you are interested in angling this is the beach to be in. Transport from and to Baga beach is easily available during the day but it can get difficult to commute after dusk.

Apart from these beaches you should definitely not miss the Bom Jesus Church in Old Goa. Built in 1605, this architectural beauty is now considered as a World Heritage Monument. The church retains the relics of St Francis Xavier, the patron saint of Goa. Since his death in 1552, the body of St Francis Xavier has remained as fresh as it was when he had died. Every ten years an Exposition or public viewing of the body is organized for the public.

Although you have a 1 day trip to Goa, do not forget to taste the rich Goan cuisine and the tempting seafood. If you happen to be near the Calangute beach drop in at Souza Lobo, a restaurant known to serve the best Goan food in the region. The waiters are dressed in colourful shirts and the interior is as exquisite as the food served there. Those who have a sweet tooth do not leave Goa without tasting bebinka, a well-known Goan sweet made of coconut.