10 best places to visit in goa

25 Best Places To Visit In Goa…
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1. Baga Beach
One of the most sought after
beaches in India, Baga Beach is the
centre of tourist attraction in Goa.
Situated in North Goa, pleasant
ambience, scenic views of the
shoreline and plenitude of things to
do makes this fishing village one of
the finest places to visit in Goa.

2. Aguada Beach
Known for its Aguada Fort, Aguada
Beach is among the places to visit in
Goa. The seashore is positioned in
North Goa and is perfect to bask in
beachy allures. This destination
stands apart with the many historical
attractions. It also allures with
pristine landscape and the
background of ancient citadels.

3. Arambol Beach
Permeating a distinct bohemian vibe,
Arambol Beach is said to be the most
beautiful in the state. It lies on the
north of Keri Beach and south of
Mandrem Beach. This is also a
traditional fisherman hamlet.

4. Palolem Beach
Placed in Canacona, Goa Palolem
beach offers serene and soothing
allures. The beauty of the shore lies
in it being mostly untampered.
People who reside here include
fishermen and foreign tourists.

5. Calangute Beach
One of the captivating tourist places
in Goa, Calangute Beach is constantly
bustling with tourists looking for
some relaxed and good times. It is
located about 15 kilometers from
Panaji. The largest beach in north
Goa, this place especially gets
flooded during winter and summer

6. Butterfly Beach
A delightful little sandy cove north of
Palolem Beach, Butterfly Beach
beckons with silver sands and lucid
waters. Not accessible by road, you
would have to embark upon a trek of
around 2 hours through woody areas
to get here. You can even take a ferry
ride from Palolem Beach to reach

Famous islands in Goa…

7. Bats Island
Also referred to as The Pequeno Island,
the Bat Island is ideal for adventure
seekers. About a kilometre from Baina
Beach of Vasco-da-Gama, the delight
has a little beach and tiny green
stretch. This is where one can enjoy
snorkelling or simply spend a lazy day
soaking up the charms of the setting.

8. Divar Island
Lesser known than its famous
counterparts, Divar Island is huddled
away across the Mandovi River. At this
place, you can unravel the appeals of
old Goa countryside. Enjoy a pictorial
drive amidst paddy hills and woody
hillocks. The place was once popular
among Hindu pilgrims where several
ancient temples existed.

Historical places in Goa…

9. Bom Jesus Basilica
Located near Gandhi Circle, Old Goa
Road, Velha Goa, the best time of the
day to visit is 9:00AM to 6:30PM on all
days; except Sundays when the church
opens at 10 am. Every day mass is held
from 7:00AM to 8:00AM. The Sunday
mass is held from 8:00AM to 9:15AM.

10. Fort Aguada
This fort is amongst the many
preserved places to see in Goa and
essays an era of yore filled with events.
A Portuguese fort overlooking the
Sinquerim Beach and the Arabian Sea,
Fort Aguada was constructed in 1613
and since then it has become a
prominent landmark or a reference
point for ships visiting the Goan shores
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11. Goa State Museum
Located in the capital city of Panjim,
the Goa State Museum houses artifacts
pertaining to its golden and bygone
history. There are about eight thousand
interesting artefacts housed in this
museum, which makes this place one
of the top places to see in Goa

12. Chapora Fort
Soaring above the Chapora River in
Bardez, the Chapora Fort though in
ruins, is an intriguing place of visit. The
stronghold has witnessed the passage
of many hands from Portuguese to
Marathas. In the recent years, it shot to
prominence after the Bollywood movie
Dil Chahta Hai was shot here.

13. Cabo de Rama Fort
The Cabo de Rama Fort is one of the
oldest in the state. Positioned in
Canacona, it was formed before the
arrival of British. Legend has it that this
is the very place where Lord Rama
along with Sita sought refuge at the
time of his exile from Ayodhya.

Famous shopping places in Goa…

14. Anjuna Flea Market
Although Anjuna is a small village in
Goa, its fame has travelled far and wide
making it one of the most preferred
places to visit in Goa. As much as this
town is known for the St Michael’s
Church, it is known for its flea market
as well. Popularized by hippies, the flea
market came into being during their
time.

15. Mapusa Friday Market
If you happen to be in Goa during a
Friday, do not miss the bustling Mapusa
Friday Market that takes place each
week. Just outside Mapusa Municipal
Market, you will find an array of stalls
enticing you with local goods got by
farmers and small entrepreneurs across
the state.

Some of the best places to party in Goa…

16. Tito's Street
A hub of the party animals and the
pleasure seeking crowd, it is also the
home to some of the luxurious and
stunning hotels like Saunta Vaddo, Baga
Calangute and Bardez in Goa. It is one
of the best places to visit in Goa for the
night lovers.

17. The Baga Deck
The Baga Deck or De Baga Deck is a
fine-dining Italian restaurant that
serves some of the most scrumptious
and tantalizing foods in Goa. Visitors to
this restaurant vouch for this fact and
now this restaurant is a landmark of
sorts. Tasty cocktails, great music,
pleasing ambience and magical cuisines
are the highlights of De Baga Deck

18. Curlies
Curlies, a famous beach shack at the
Anjuna Beach is considered to be one
of the original beach shacks in Goa.
Started as a mere beach shack, it now
has become one of the major
landmarks in Goa. Offering food and
drink in a pleasant ambience, this is the
perfect place to relax and unwind.

Famous wildlife sancturies in Goa…

19. Mollem National park
Also called the Bhagwan Mahavir
Wildlife Sanctuary, this region spreads
over 240 sq. km. Amongst all the places
to visit in Goa, visitors come here
mainly to see the impressive
biodiversity of this land and the ancient
temples inside the forest. A paradise
for the birds and the enthusiasts of
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20. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Among the serene tourist places in
Goa, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is a trove
for bird lovers. It was coined so after
the illustrious ornithologist with the
same name. The estuarine mangrove
habitat is positioned in the Island of
Chorao by Mandovi River

Offbeat places in Goa…

21. Dudhsagar Waterfalls
If you are a nature lover, than do not
miss the gushing splendour of
Dudhsagar Waterfalls, the largest of its
kind in the state and the fifth largest in
the country. Among the fine places to
visit in Goa, this cascade is especially
known for its milky white appearance.
It is perched high up on the Mandovi
River and lies around 10 km upstream
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22. Lamgau Caves
Among the fascinating tourist places in
Goa, Lamgau Caves is another place
you can dash off to. Tucked away in
Bicholim, it is situated around 35 km
from north-east of Panaji. The caverns
are etched out of decomposed laterite
and hence quite delicate. Though
incomplete, they make for quite a
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23. Arvalam Waterfalls
Also known as Harvalem Waterfalls, the
Arvalem cascade is where you can lap
up of the view of waters gushing
through mountains, dropping from 50
metres. It then forms a pool below
where avid swimmers enjoy a swim.
The waterfall lies about 2 kilometre
from tiny settlement of Sanquelim and
8 kilometre from Bicholim, in North
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24. Spice Plantations visit
If you wish to do something beyond the
beaches in Goa, you can opt for a spice
plantation visit. There are packages
available which involves you exploring
the refreshing surroundings and also
getting an insight on what all goes
behind the makings of an inevitable
part of Indian cuisine.

25. Casino Cruise
Try your luck and be the game for the
night at any of the casinos in Goa! Be it
at a roulette table or on a poker
session, rule the black jack or simply
get luckier at any of the slot machines,
Goan casinos offer ample of
opportunities to outshine the nights
and be the star.

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