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Goa, a small state of on the western coast of India, is a
place, which is unlike anywhere else in the Indian
sub-continent. It offers a unique and special rest for every
traveler in India, and for anyone having holidays here.
Despite being one of India's most visited tourist attractions,
it has managed to hold onto its charm and serenity.
One of the most relaxed places in India, it's a nice way of
discovering new doors of perception. This former Portuguese
colony on the west coast of India has enjoyed a prominent
place in the travelers' lexicon since the halcyon days of the
1960s. Not simply a resort destination or a " hippie and
freaky destination" as it is often described, Goa is also a
door open to the discovery of the inner resources of every
human being.
Old Goa offers a break form all the white sandy beaches and
all night parties. It has a lot of sights dating back to
colonial times.
Tourist Places of Goa
Panaji Tour
The capital of Goa is Panaji. It is a rather small town,
overlooked by the Altinho hill to the south. Formerly called
Panjim by the Portuguese, it is one of the three principal
Portuguese cities other than Velha Goa (Old Goa) and Margao. A
suburb of Velha Goa, Panaji became the capital of Goa in 1843.
Vasco-da-Gama
Vasco-da-Gama was initially known as Sambhaji. This is the
most well laid and planned out coastal town known as Vasco.
Margao
The second largest city of Goa that is located in South Goa
and retains the Goa's Portuguese colonial past. The tourists
traveling to Margao can see the commercial importance attached
to the city. Margao is famous for its cultural heritage and
traditional customs of the yesteryears.
Beaches in Goa
The pristine white beaches in Goa are evenly spread in
North and South Goa. The 100 kms long coastline has numerous
beaches that are visited by the tourists in Goa. The most
popular beaches in Goa are Anjuna, Baga, Benaulim, Colva,
Cavelossim, Dona Paula, Miramar, Parambol, Vagator etc. Apart
from the shops and gift emporiums, these beaches also provide
deluxe hotels and beach resorts. Beaches of Goa offer
excellent accommodation in the beach resorts where you are
served with the exotic Goan cuisine and fresh seafood. Relax
on the beach where you can also go for water sports facilities
like water scooters, water gliding, sailing, parasailing etc.
You can also break the dance floor in the discotheque along
with a glass of feni and beer or actively participate in the
midnight bonfire on the beach.
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