| Goa is famous for its cultural heritage and some of | | | | Baga Beach which is an extension of Calangute is |
| the best beaches in the world. The land has | | | | Goa's most developed beach. It has lots of activity |
| Portuguese connection for more than 450 years. In | | | | with numerous bars, resorts and shacks and some |
| Goa you can see the beautiful sandy beaches, a | | | | lively night spots. It hosts a leisurely Saturday flea |
| delightful laissez faire attitude, abundant seafood, | | | | market-a great alternative to the Wednesday |
| quant homes and old churches in the Portuguese | | | | market to nearby Anjuna Beach. |
| tradition. Indeed, the search for Paradise with your | | | | Anjuna Beach has recently replaced Calangute as a |
| family ends here! | | | | haven for backpackets. It is better known for its full |
| You can visit Goa any time of the year. But if you | | | | moon rave parties and sprawling flea market than for |
| ask a Goan, the best time is in the rains. The | | | | its beach. The popular market held every Wednesday |
| southwest monsoon winds criss-cross the place and | | | | is crowded with hawkers from all over India selling |
| even the Gods make it their favourite dwelling place. | | | | everything from Balinese batik, silver jwellery and |
| The most popular beaches dot the 7 km line from | | | | papier-mache boxes to Tibetan prayer wheels and |
| Sinquerim through Calangute and Baga in the north , | | | | desi handicrafts. |
| and a 25 km stretch in the south comprising Velsao, | | | | Candolim Beach which lies to the south of Calangute, |
| Uttorda, Colva, Benaulim, Fatrade, Majorda and | | | | stretches all the way to Fort Aguada. This is a |
| Cavellosim. Colva has one of the longest | | | | popular beach with speedboats and jet skis. Sinquerim |
| uninterrupted stretches of sand, backed by shady | | | | Beach extending up to the rampart of Fort Aguada |
| palms. It is the most popular of south Goa's beaches, | | | | has three luxury hotels situated on its sands. A few |
| and has a busy market square and a number of bars | | | | reliable operators offer a range of water sports |
| and seafood cafes. | | | | facilities and boat trips. |
| Bogmalo Beach is safe for swimming and is an ideal | | | | To cater to the growing number of visitors, many of |
| family beach with adequate facilities for water sports. | | | | these beaches now have shacks serving beer, |
| Vainguinim has facilities for sailing, wind surfing, water | | | | snacks and seafood, lively flea markets and vendor |
| skiing, parasailing, canoeing and scuba diving, as well | | | | offering a variety of services from head messages |
| as motor boats and jet skis for hire. | | | | to dolphin watching trips for family travels. |