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Tourist Destinations of Goa |
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In the local dialect, Goa is often referred to as 'Goa Dourada', (meaning 'Golden Goa') |
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because of its beautiful beaches, forts, churches, waterfalls, seminaries, and caves.
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Anjuna
is a small village in north Goa, on the shores of the Arabian Sea. It lies 18 km away from Panaji. Popularly known as the freak capital of the world, Anjuna is just the right place for lazing holiday makers. Besides the calm waters of the Arabian Sea lapping softly on the Indian shore, Anjuna comes live with its ever-famous full-moon parties and the Wednesday flea market to take one back to the hippie days.
North of Panjim lies the huge 7 km sweep of Calangute , located in the Bardez taluka. The scenic natural beauty of the peaceful coastal countryside has turned Calangute into one of the most popular destinations in the world.
Colva and Benaulim are two famous beaches located on the golden shores of the Arabian Sea in south Goa. They are still somewhat untouched by the vagaries of the fast life encountered elsewhere in Goa. It lies 39 km away from Panaji. Two km further ahead from Colva is Benaulim.
Seven kilometers west of Panaji, the Dona Paula Beach is nestled on the southern side of the rocky hammer-shaped headlands that divide the Zuari and Mandovi estuaries. Providing a good view of the Mormugao harbor, this beach is fringed by palm trees and casuarina groves. The proximity of the beach to the capital city makes it a popular tourist attraction.
The soft white sands, the black lava rocks, the coconut palms, the lush green landscape, nature playing its own music, and the sea turning from aquamarine to emerald green- Vagator and Chapora , overlooked by a 500-year-old Portuguese fort, leave each visitor awestruck. Quite unexplored till date, these two beaches are known for their peaceful, laid-back atmosphere. It is located in North Goa around 24 km from Panaji.
Dudhsagar waterfall and Arvalem waterfall attract many tourists every year. The rock-cut caves of Khandepar and Arvalem are also worth mentioning. The Pilar monastery, Saligao seminary, and Rachol seminary attract the religious minded travelers.
While nature has been so generous to Goa, man too has contributed a lot to Goa's beauty. The strong Roman Catholic community, with the active support of the erstwhile Portuguese rulers, has had a number of churches built in this picturesque locale. In Panaji, one must visit the church dedicated to our Lady of Immaculate Conception and the Chapel of St. Sebastian. The Goa State Museum, the Secretariat, the statue of Abbe Faria in the capital is a must see for lovers of art. The largest of the churches in Goa, the Se Cathedral is in Old Goa and is flocked by thousands of tourists every year. The holy shrine of Basilica of Bom Jesus, also in Old Goa, houses the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. It is a famous pilgrimage center among the Roman Catholic devotees. Other famous churches are the Convent and Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Church of St. Cajetan, Church of St. Augustine Ruins, Church and Convent of St. Monica, Church of Our Lady of Rosary, Chapel of St. Anthony and Chapel of St. Catherine-all of which are in Old Goa. Fort Aguada is worth a visit to savor the nostalgia of the Portuguese regime, especially in its lighthouse and the Aguada jail. The Terekhol Fort near the Arambol beach has been now converted into a hotel. The Museum of Christian Art at the Rachol Seminary and church and the Braganza House near Margao are also worth a visit. Besides these, to get a glimpse of the Hindu population in Goa, one has to visit Ponda. The Kerkar Art Complex in south Calangute is also an important tourist center.
Know More About the Tourist Attraction of Goa
Beaches of Goa
Calangute, Baga ( North Goa)
Anjuna( North Goa)
Vagator(North Goa)
Benaulim
Colva
Palolem
Dona Paula
Agonda
Mabor
Cavelossim
Varca
Other Destinations of Goa
Churches of Goa
Temples of Goa
Dudhsagar
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