Attractions

Planning a trip to Goa is equivalent to exploring a whole new world. Goa is full of surprises, colorful events and great monuments. There is so much to explore in Goa, as it becomes really tough to decide what to see and what to leave.

Goa is known for magnificent churches. These churches are one of the major attractions of Goa. People from all over the world come to see these churches, as they are from Portuguese era. A few churches are simply outstanding and features great architecture.The most famous churches in Goa which attract large number of visitors are Goa Basilica of Bom Jesus which is a world heritage monument and Goa Se Cathedral which is dedicated to st. Catherine. The other important Churches are the Church of St Francis of Assissi, Church of Lady of Rosary and Church of St Cajetan. 


One of the major highlights of Goa is the Anjuna Flea Market. This flea market is usually held on every Wednesday at Anjuna Beach. This huge market is known for having every kind of items at great prices. If you know the art of bargaining then flea market is the ideal place for shopping.

Goa is known to have a rich collection of monuments, such as forts, churches and temples. Temples of Goa are known to be unique and different. Although, Portuguese in Goa destroyed several temples, still the existing ones show its great architecture. Among the temples of Goa, the Saraswat temples hold much significance amongst the local people. Besides, the Shanta Durga temple, the Ganapati temple, the Maha lakshmi temple, the Shri Nagesh Maharudra temple are also important places of visit.

Goa tour would be incomplete without visiting Goan beaches. These beautiful Goan beaches are a great combination of sun, sand and sea. People from all over the world consider Goa beaches to be an ideal vacation spot. If you are worried about the accommodation, then do not bother. There are various budget and luxurious hotels in Goa, India.Some of the very famous beaches that attract tourists largely are the Calangute beach, the Baga beach, Anjuna beach, Dona Paula beach, Colva beach, Agonda beach, Miramar beach and many others.

The Goa carnival is also one occasion which is a must see there. People from all classes tend to forget their sorrows for those 5 days and enjoy their hearts fullest during the carnival. The catchword of the Goa carnival is 'eat, drink and be merry'.