Goa Tourist Place

Goa Tourist Places

Whenever we hear the name Goa it brings up certain fun things that we can do there. It is a place where you will find the past and the present go hand in hand. There are so many churches and historical places all around and you will also find casinos and beach parties at the same place called GOA. It is a highly popularized tourist destination and it attracts a large number of foreign tourists as well.

Some of the popular Goa Tourist Places to Visit:

Panaji – Goa tourist places

Panaji - Goa tourist places

This town boasts ancient churches, enchanting beaches, places of interest, and the Carnival festival. Located on the banks of the river Mandovi, is an interesting place to visit. Popular attractions include Calangute beach, Dona Paula, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, the Church of Lady of the Immaculate Conception, and the museum.

Vasco da Gama

The town was named Dom Vasco-da-Gama, who was a Portuguese Explorer. Located between two beaches, it is an interesting place. Some famous attractions include the Church of St Andrew, Bogmalo Beach, the Museum of Naval Aviation, and the Buddhist caves.

Margao

Margao

This is the second-largest city in Goa. Tourists come here to see the Church of the Holy Spirit, Hindu temples, agricultural village, Colva, and Benaulim beach. The city is also known as the main commercial city of Goa.

Arambol

Arambol goa

This is a fishing village located 50 km from the capital. She offers sand, Palm trees, beaches, and cliffs. You can catch the dolphins seen here. Tourists can also enjoy various water activities such as swimming, scuba diving, and paragliding. The quiet natural beauty makes it a romantic destination. A freshwater lake, Fort, and the North Coast Teracol is the main attraction of the place.

Canacona

Canacona- Goa Tourist Places

This place offers the Cotigao wildlife sanctuary which is home to various species of animals such as leopards, leopards, hyenas, porcupines, bears, sloths,s and wild boars. Other places of interest are accessible are Polo Beach Agonda Beach and Beach Cavelossim. It also has some beautiful Hindu temples.

Ponda- Goa tourist places

Ponda goa

Known as the city of temples of Goa, is also the gateway to the nature reserve of Goa tourist places. There are ten temples dating back to the XVII and XVIII centuries. Bhagwan Mahaveer sanctuary and wildlife Bondla wildlife destination are popular in the city.

Calangute

Calangute Beach
Calangute Beach

Calangute is located in the North side of this state and is a beautiful place to visit in Goa, especially to relax and enjoy yourself. This city is mainly famous for its beaches, with golden sand also known as the ‘Queen of Beaches’. Mainly at Christmas and New Year, there is a huge numbers of tourists visiting this place. It is a perfect place for “Goa tourism” to spend your holidays with your family and friends. Places to visit in Calangute Are:

  • Alex Church
  • Calangute Beach
  • Baga Beach
  • Baga Retreat House
  • Kerkar Art Complex
  • Medical Springs
  • Se Cathedral
  • Aguada Fort

Mapusa

Mapusa is near to the very famous “beaches in Goa”. There are so many famous shrines and churches to visit. It is one of the places to visit in Goa, where you can explore your shopping, as the tourist market is near to it. Places to visit in Mapusa are:

  • Bodhgeshwar Temple
  • Church of St. Jerome
  • Shri Dev Bodgeshwar Temple
  • Kalacha Beach
  • Cansaulim Church
  • The Attic
  • Ozran Beach
  • Sri Kalka Temple
  • Sai Baba Temple
  • Church of Our Lady of Miracles
  • Siridao Beach
  • Harmal Beach
  • Fort Aguada
  • Sri Kalika Temple
  • Mapusa Friday Market
  • Aldona

Goa is a place where you will find no shortage of attractions. Its attractive beaches, vibrant nightlife, and colorful festivals. The best place where you can enjoy the nightlife in Goa is Mambo and Tito, Cabana Club, and Nine bars. If you like shopping, then you can shop at the weekly market chip. Anjuna Beach is the most popular place for the same thing.

10 things to do in Goa over the Weekend

There are so many things that you can do when you are in Goa, here I am listing 10 of them –

Biker’s Paradise

Biker’s Paradise - Goa Tourist Places

The road trip is one of the attractions in Goa as you can hire any kind of two-wheelers there and explore the beaches and other places on your bike. It is a great way to feel the magic in the air of Goa with green paddy fields and small cottages giving you an out-of-the-world experience.

Party all through the night

If you are a party hopper then you won’t find any place better than Goa to go partying with all your friends. Some of the famous party scenes are Tito’s on Baga and at Anjuna Beach, you will find Hilltop.

Shopaholics will go crazy

There are so many funky accessories out there for you to buy at the flea market Anjuna is one famous destination for shoppers. You can also visit Ingo’s Saturday night bazaar which is located at Arpora for checking out all the bohemian accessories and clothing.

A casino visit is a must

If you are in Goa and you do not visit the Casino then your trip will not be complete. You can try your hands in Poker or blackjack or roulette in any of the casinos. You will find Casino Royale, Casino Caravela, or Casino Carnival, and all of these have the flavors of Vegas casinos. So you can tag along with your lucky charm and try out some games just for fun.

Foods are delicious

There are some great food joints where you can relish Goan food. The Goan chicken curry is one of the most popular dishes, and you can also experience king crabs or candlelit dinners at any of the popular joints like Souza Lobo, Britto’s, or Infanteria.

Going crazy and having some fun

You can easily get yourself tattooed. If you want, you can go for a permanent one and if you want to have it for fun then you do a temporary tattoo also.

Visiting the historical places

There are so many historical places to visit including all the churches. Old Goa will be your destination if you are looking for museums and churches. The Naval Aviation Museum or the Se de Santa Catarina locates in Old Goa.

Wildlife sanctuary or crocodile watching

If you want to get adventurous then you can also do that as there is a wildlife sanctuary is there near Molem and Cumbarjua  Canal is the place where you can have a date with the crocodiles.

Water sports

Goa has always been famous for its water sports like water skiing, Parasailing, dolphin cruises, and windsurfing among various other activities. So when in there, would you dare to miss any of these activities?

Ayurvedic healings

You will get all kinds of treatments and healings like Reiki and Ayurvedic ones. You can visit the Yoga or Meditation centers to connect to your inner self and get some exercise which will help you relax.

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  • rishi nigam
    December 17, 2021

    mindblowing

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