Goa

Places to visit in Goa      

There are a number of places to visit in Goa. The wide variety of attractions in Goa makes it a place worth visiting. As a result, a huge number of tourists visit Goa from different parts of the world. The wide variety of tourist attractions in Goa includes churches, mansions, beaches, monuments, temples, and various other attractions. Visiting these places will provide you a wonderful experience. Let’s have a look at the various attractions of Goa.

Beaches in Goa

Holidaying in Goa is unthinkable without dropping in at the wonderful beaches. It has one of the most beautiful beaches, where you can see sandy beaches on one hand and on the other hand you can see palm trees which are lined up on either side of the beaches. Some of the most popular beaches in Goa are as follows:

Anjuna Beach

Baga Beach

Calangute Beach

Aranbol Beach

Bogmalo Beach

Sinquerim Beach

Varca Beach

Colva Beach

Caves in Goa

There are different types of caves which include both natural and man made caves. These caves are also one of the preferred tourist attractions, which are visited by a number of foreign and domestic tourists. Caves in Goa are generally of two types, that of natural caves and man-made caves. Some of the caves of Goa are as follows:

Arvalem Caves

Lamgau Cave

Narve Cave

Usgao Cave

Aquem Cave

Rivona Cave

Mosques in Goa

The mosques in Goa boast a lot of historical significance. The splendid architecture of these mosques is also a great attraction for tourists. The most popular mosques are as follows:

Safa Masjid Goa

Jama Masjid

Churches in Goa

The church has several towers and the roof is tiled, along with wooden rafters. The design of the church is simple and the interiors bears image of Nossa Senhora de Rozario, which is also known as Our Lady of the Rosary. The various churches in Goa are as follows:

Se Cathedral

The Church of St. Francis Xaviers

The Church of the Carmelits

The Gate of the College of St. Paul

Lakes in Goa

There are number of lakes in Goa along with fresh water springs, waterfalls, etc. These lakes are located in a serene place, away from the crowd, and are favorite tourist destination for tourists. Lakes of Goa are as follows:

Mayem Lake

Carambolin Lake

Cutorium Lake

Mansions in Goa

There are number of mansions in Goa, which has a rich Portuguese influence. In fact most of the Goan mansions are reflection of the past and it also states the period of stay of the Portuguese from 1510 till 1961.The various mansions Goa are as follows:

Big Foot

Salvador Costa Mansion

Dr. Pinto De Rosario Mansion

Mascarenhas Mansion

Colaco Mansion

Temples in Goa

Goa also has a number of temples spread across its different parts. These temples are worthy visiting during the trip to Goa. The various temples in Goa are as follows:

Brahma Temple

Shri Chandreswar Temple

Shri Damodar Temple

Mahalsa Temple

Parshuram Temple

Naguesh Temple

Brahmadev Temple

Mahaganapati Temple

Tribes in Goa

There are few ancient tribes which still exist in the region, even before the Aryans came and settled in Goa. The various tribes in Goa are as follows:

Gowda Tribes

Kudumbi Tribes

Monuments in Goa

Goa also has a number of monuments that attracts a lot of tourists from different parts of the world. Some of the most popular monuments of Goa are as follows:

The Chapel of St. Francis Xavier

Church and Convent of St. Monica

Se Cathedral

Convent and Church Of St. Francis of Assisi

The Basilica of Bom Jesus

The Aguada Fort

Cabo da Rama

Chapora Fort

Mormugao Fort

Devaki Krishna Temple

Shri Mangesh Temple

 

Museums and Art Galleries in Goa

The various exhibits of museums and art galleries provide a deep insight into the rich history of the region. Hence, let’s have a look at the various Goa museums and art galleries:

Museum of Goa Daman and Diu

Museum of Christian art

The Art Chamber

Kerkar Art Complex

Goa Chitra

Shopping in Goa

The appeal of shopping in Goa is such that most of the tour packages to Goa now features time allotted for shopping. Various places to shop in Goa are as follows:

Anjuna Market

Baga Beach Market

Mapusa Market

Calangute Market Square