Holidays and vacations in Goa, India. Check out the world famous sun kissed beaches of Goa. Enjoy the sea food and marine sports.
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Information for planning a memorable holiday trip to Goa

Goa is a small state in the west coast of India which is the most favored destination for foreign as well as domestic tourists. A Holiday in Goa would be in the wish books of millions of travel enthusiasts world over. Let us do a review of the land of Sun, Sand and Sea as prospective travel destination.

What is special about Goa? What are the major attractions?

The answer is beaches. Goa boasts of some of the finest and most popular of the beaches in the world. It not just the beaches but all other attraction that normally come with beaches and beach fronts. If you are in for a marine action packed holiday then I would recommend surfing, wind surfing, para sailing, speed boating, scuba diving etc. Then there are sea cruises and river cruises. For those who want to devote some of their holiday hours to the almighty can visit some revered and old churches in Goa that date back to the Portuguese occupation period. There are nice temples too. A holiday in Goa is about having some quality time packed with fun, entertainment and rejuvenation. If you are looking for night life then Goa is a heaven. Though stringent security dictations have put curbs on whole night partying or very late adventures still you can witness a bustling night life here. While in Goa on a holiday you definitely cannot miss out on Indian cuisines; specially the seafood.

Little about Goan History

Goa is the smallest of Indian states area wise and the fourth smallest in population. It is bordered by Maharashtra and Karnataka, two large States in the North, East and South. To the west of Goa lies the Arabian Sea. It was through the sea route by which the Portuguese traders arrived in Goa and soon took over the territory. After about 450 years it was annexed into the Indian Union in 1961 in a military action by the Indian army codenamed “Operation Vijay”.

Climatic Condition and Geography of Goa

Goa is on the Konkan coast that is the top half of the western coastline. Being in the tropical belt it has a hot and humid climate most part of the year. In summer the temperatures soar to a maximum of around 35 degrees © and in winter (dec-feb) the temperature drops to a minimum of around 20 degrees ©. Climate remains conducive almost throughout the year. Monsoon strikes by June and lasts till August. Thanks to the monsoon Goa is a naturally green area with a lot of vegetation. The swaying coconut grooves a pleasure to watch.

Beaches of Goa – Primary Attraction

Some of the most popular and beautiful beaches in north goa include Candolim Beach, Sinquerim Beach, Baga Beach, Bambolim Beach, Arambol Beach and Vagator Beach. In South Goa the important beaches are Benaulim Beach, Palolem Beach, Agonda Beach, Mobor & Cavelossim Beaches. Some of the beaches are crowded while others are pretty good for those seeking solitude. You will have to choose your beaches depending upon the type of time you want to spend. Accommodation is not always available very close to the beaches. But the beaches in Goa are dotted with Shacks that can provide you shelter form sun, food and drinks, sun bathing and swimming accessories.

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