There is pristine beach, Portuguese style church, Indian bazaar, Goan food & wine, rich culture, distinct Goan music, and a lot more Goa, the golden tourist destination, boasts off. And ah, their incredible dance form! With a life so colorful and unbound, Goa undoubtedly is place one must visit at least ones in a life time.
And, they say, if you visit Goa once, you certainly cannot restrain from a second visit.
Places of Attraction
Panaji
Panaji - The state capital of Goa is a delight to stop at. Few most attractive tourist spots in Goa include the Panaji Waterfront, Statue of Abada Faria and Our Lady of the immaculate Conception Church. What’s more interesting is the ubiquity of red-roofed Latin style houses and avenues lined with Gulmohar, Acassia and other tress, which makes the city even more charming.
Mapusa
Mapusa – A little town with very scarce places of interests is a popular market place for surrounding beach areas. And when it is Friday, the popularity reaches the corners of Goa, bringing them all to shop at the Friday Weekly Fair. Verities are something you will be amzed to see at the fair – from cashew feni to dry fish to fresh fish to fruits to vegetable to banana crop to spicy sausages to souvenirs to a lot more!
Margo
Margo – Dotted with old mansions, Margo exudes an old-worldly charisma and makes one feel to have been transported to the bygone era. An ancient mansion, the ‘House of Seven Gables’ is a huge striking construct which needs a visit for its splendid architecture. At a little distance is the Colva beach where most tourists spend their day enjoying the sereneness of weather.
Pilar
Pilar - Pilar is a country side location with churches, Seminary and School atop hillock presenting a spectacular scene and also gives a view of Mormirgao Harbour and Zuari River. Since it is on hilltop, the view one gets of the Arabian Sea is worth-watching.
Pilgrims visit Pilar every Thursday for a sacred act of to venerating the bones of venerable preist, Fr.Agnelo.
Vasco-da-Gama
Vasco-da-Gama – Although a historically glorious city, Vasco-da-Gama doesn’t really have spots that would draw tourists to land on there – a few small beaches and ancient churches. However, the Naval Air Museum, at the city is one of its kind in the entire Asia – fighter plains used in the past to conquer over enemies are among few items the museum displays.
Bon Appetit
The beach city obviously has to be celebrated for its seafood – fish, prawns, crabs, oysters, and lobster dishes to name a few. Few famous Goan cuisines are Fish Caldine, Prawns Taipei, Xacutti, Bebinca, Ambottik moong ussal- the names may put you off but their taste surely cannot. In case the veggies are stimulated with the fear of starving, a quick mention that there are arrangements for vegetarian and purely Indian food too. After Eight Restaurants, Bernards Restaurants, Brittos Restaurant are a few very popular restaurants of Goa.
Shopper’s Paradise
Well, in Goa you can shop anywhere –at the beaches or the Friday Weekly Fair or Art Galleries or at any regular store. Major items your shopping bag ought to include are carved furniture, artifacts made of papier-mâché, beachwear and hammocks, curios and old coins, shell work items, cashew nuts, Goan feni, bottle of Port Wine, trinkets made of stones and shells. That’s just a few names. There is a lot more in the store! The best buy is available at the beachside stalls which allow you to bargain and pick your favorite item at the best price.
Climate
Most of the time, the weather in Goa is pleasant and sunny, except those few days of monsoon, in the month of June and September. The ideal time for a tour in Goa is between the months of October and March. During this period the sea is calm and the sky is clear blue, allowing you to savor the natural beauty, and thus experience a life so blissful.
Travel Tips
The famous motorcycle taxis are much fun to travel in; the reasonable fair adds to the exciting ride. Another cool style of commuting is the rented motorcycles that bring you freedom- rates vary from season to season and for how long you wish to rent the vehicle. Another important travel tip for a tour of Goa is to carry an identity proof along with you – it helps.
The beach city obviously has to be celebrated for its seafood – fish, prawns, crabs, oysters, and lobster dishes to name a few. Few famous Goan cuisines are Fish Caldine, Prawns Taipei, Xacutti, Bebinca, Ambottik moong ussal- the names may put you off but their taste surely cannot. In case the veggies are stimulated with the fear of starving, a quick mention that there are arrangements for vegetarian and purely Indian food too.
Well, in Goa you can shop anywhere –at the beaches or the Friday Weekly Fair or Art Galleries or at any regular store. Major items your shopping bag ought to include are carved furniture, artifacts made of papier-mâché, beachwear and hammocks, curios and old coins, shell work items, cashew nuts, Goan feni, bottle of Port Wine, trinkets made of stones and shells. That’s just a few names. There is a lot more in the store! 
Most of the time, the weather in Goa is pleasant and sunny, except those few days of monsoon, in the month of June and September. The ideal time for a tour in Goa is between the months of October and March. During this period the sea is calm and the sky is clear blue, allowing you to savor the natural beauty, and thus experience a life so blissful.
