Things to do in Goa, India
List of Different to do things in Goa
Water Sports
Due to the huge coastal line and exclusive beaches in Goa there is a lot of scope
for water sports at some of the incredible beaches. The adventure lovers can enjoy
an array of water sports like paragliding, windsurfing, and jet skiing. These water
sports in Goa are very much popular in Goa and are bringing repeated tourists to
this place. Best time to enjoy water sports in Goa is from October to May, when
the beaches are sunny and waters are crystal clear. Some of the other popular sports
are Dinghy sailing, Scuba diving, water skiing, parasailing and swimming.
Visit to Temples & church
Goa is popular for its exclusive beaches as well as its historical places like temples
and churches. Temples in Goa are represented by a presiding deity and the design
comprises of Garbagriha in which the chief deity resides. The most popular temples
to visit in Goa include Mangesh temple, Shri Shantadurga temple, Bhagavati temple,
Kamakshi temple, Mahadev temple and Parshuram temple. Some of the famous churches
of Goa are Basilica of Bom Jesus, Chapel of St. Catherine, St. Cajetan Church and
Reis Magos Church. Visit to temples & churches of Goa will introduce you to the
ancient architecture of the region as well as European styles of architecture.
Goa Festivals & Carnivals
Goa the tiny state of India has a rich cultural and historical background, which
is reflected in its colourful festivals and carnivals. Goans respect each others
faiths and celebrate the festivals with a great pomp and fervour. Some of the popular
festivals of Goa are Christmas, shimgo, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Sunburn festival,
Feast of St. Francis and Feast of three kings. Christmas is the most popular Christian
festival in Goa, whereas Diwali is the most popular Hindu festival. Goa carnival
is held annually when the streets of Goa are filled with celebrators in colourful
dresses and a mood of carnival celebrations is observed throughout the state.
Pubs in Goa
Goa was ruled by many communities and mostly by the Portuguese, who left mark of
their lifestyle on the residents of Goa. One of the most dazzling features of Goan
life is the nightlife celebration and pubs in Goa serve as the best places to experience
exclusive nightlife celebrations. These pubs serve every type of popular drink
and are perfect for hangouts as well as relaxation. They are spread across city
centres and beaches of Goa, offering live music to cheer the celebrators. Many Dance
pubs concentrated in Calangute offer invigorating dance and boozing facilities.
Goan Restaurant
Goan restaurants are a treat to the food savvy’s offering sumptuous seafood with
a taste to be remembered for a long time. These restaurants are popular for serving
incredible Goan cuisines like fish curry, Vindaloo, Xacuti and Cafrea. Exclusive
food is the central attraction of Goa restaurants attracting more tourists to this
beach destination. The beach front restaurants are the venues for tourists to taste
some authentic Goan food. Many hotels in Goa are family run ventures offering a
friendly atmosphere. These restaurants provide variety in style and food to suit
the diverse tourist traffic coming from different corners of the world.