Know Everything About Goa

Goa is one of the most happening tourist place in India and everybody who visits India, does come here as well. Goa has a lot to offer to its tourists who come to spend their vacations. It has beautiful beaches, adventurous water-sports, amazing nightlife, delicious cuisines, colorful carnivals, some rare fruits, Churches of Christian architecture and ancient temples etc. Who will not wish to visit such a place that has so many tourist attractions under its bag?

Tourist Attraction

Goa is basically famous for its amazing and tempting beaches. Most of the beaches have crystal clear water that compels the tourists to have a dip in the cold water. You can enjoy many water-sports on these beaches too. Some of the known beaches in Goa are Calangute beach, Anjuna beach, Palolem beach, Vagator beach, Colva beach, Baga beach and Arambole beach. You can also enjoy paragliding and under-sea-water walk at some of the beaches.

Along with that Goa has many traditionally carved Churches that are very famous amongst the tourists. Basilica of Bom Jesus is the most famous one because it boasts of preserving the sacred relics of ST. Francis Xavier. At a few occasions, these relics are taken out for the public display. Other famous Churches in Goa include Se Cathedral, Church of St. Francis Of Assisi, Church of St. Cajatan, Church of St. Alex, the Reis Magos Church, and the Church of Our Lady of Rosary etc.

You can also visit some of the well-known temples in Goa such as the Maha Laxmi temple at Bandewade, Mangeshi temple of Priol, the Ganapati temple at Khandole, the Sri Nagesh Maharudra Temple at Bandora, and the Shanta Durga Temple at Kavele. These all are Saraswat temples.

Eating Out In Goa

When it comes to food, Goa has a huge platter for its tourists. There is a plenty of choice especially for non-vegetarians. The seafood of Goa is very popular and it is lip smacking. You will never forget the taste of its lobsters, prawns, fishes, crabs and oysters. They serve you the best available because being close to the Arabian Sea, you can get fresh seafood. Besides the seafood, people also enjoy the local alcoholic drink of Goa a lot, which is “feni”. It is a bit stronger than the regular alcohol so have a control over the intake!

Moreover, Goa is famous for its cashew and desserts and juicy fruits. You can try all this stuff also. There are also your all time favorite food joints such as Barista and Domino’s but it is advisable to go for the local cuisine of Goa. You should try the shacks on the beaches or the other local roadside restaurants to taste the local food of the place.

Carnivals

Goan carnivals start from Christmas season and it is a three-day saga. It is the merriest carnival in India and even Indians try to spend their new-year eve in Goa. You can enjoy the folk tradition of the state in this carnival.

Goa is a favorite spot for the tourists every year and the main revenue of the state comes for Tourism only. Once you visit Goa, you would wish to come here every year. So next time you pack your bags for vacations, make sure you head to this stunning place in India.