Goa is probably the most famous vacation destination in India for westerners. And there is a good reason why. Not only Goa is the best beach vacation environment in entire India, but its culture is distinct from the rest of the country as well, probably because Goa had been a Portuguese colony for over four centuries. With its rich beauty and stunning beaches, there is quite a lot to see and do here. Beaches For starters, Goa is not a city, but a state with several villages. And with a coastline 70 km long and a lot of sunshine, you know you are headed for a perfect beach holiday. Sunset Palolem Beach, Baga Beach, Arambol Beach and Morjim offer paragliding and kite surfing opportunities. Other prominent beaches include Palolem, Dona Paula, Miramar, Polem, Colva, Candolim, Calangute, Agonda or the Turtle Beach and Anjuna and Vagator. Diving Goa has a rich marine life but not many diving sites. Go to Grand Islande and Pigeon Island for a taste of the diving there and not in May to October due to the Monsoons. Architecture & Literary Treasures One of the highlights of Goa is its unique and distinct Portuguese colonial architecture. Among […]