Goa Tourism | Best Places to Visit in Goa Tour Package

Goa is famous for its beach, and undoubtedly, they are some of the best in the world with their parties, shacks and water sports. But there is much more to do in Goa, as you will find out here!

Goa, with a coastline of almost 160 kilometers, has some of the best beaches distributed across North Goa & South Goa like Candolim, Calangue, Anjuna, Palolem, Bogmal and Betul. Watersports, hippies having a gala time, funky parties, shacks, delicious seafood, bustling flea markets and mesmerising views of the sunset, there’s so much that the Goa beaches have to offer.

The state impresses you equally when it comes to sightseeing during your Goa tour. You should definitely visit the Churches and Convents of Old Goa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spice plantations, museums, waterfalls and forts.

Goa also knows how to celebrate its festivals. From Shigmo with its folk songs and dances to the Carnival with its colourful procession of floats, decorated bullock carts and dancing troupes, you are shown how to have a good time! Other reasons to visit Goa are Ayurveda, shopping and wildlife, of which it is extremely rich in.

Top Tourist Destinations & Things to Do in Goa

Most peoples’ familiarity with Goa rests on its beaches, which undoubtedly, are the best in the world. But there is more to Goa as a travel destination than just its beaches. It has a rich wildlife, spice plantations which you should explore, waterfalls, museums, cruises, forts and of course, delicious seafood.

Anjuna Beach

Anjuna Beach Goa

Situated just 8 kilometers from Mapusa town, Anjuna Beach is the scene for happening foot tapping parties, adventure sports like scuba diving and parasailing and enjoying a stay at one of the resorts lining the beach.

Baga Beach

Baga Beach Goa

Baga Beach, located about 10 kilometers from Mapusa town in North Goa, attracts beach lovers for its water sports like wakeboarding and jet skiing. It also has a buzzing nightlife, best bars & clubs and a Tibetan market if you want to go shopping.

Bogmalo Beach

Bogmalo Beach Goa

Bogmalo Beach in South Goa is a relatively quiet beach and suitable for those wanting a quiet day out at the beach. There are some shacks, you could go swimming and also enjoy water sports like skiing and windsurfing.

Benaulim Beach

Benaulim Beach Goa

Despite being situated in North Goa, Benaulim Beach isn’t that noisy or crowded, except for the evenings. If offers a lot when it comes to activities though, like jet skiing, parasailing, dolphin spotting & watching fishermen work.

Calangute Beach

Calangute Beach Goa

Calangute Beach is perhaps the busiest beach in North Goa and fondly called the Queen of Beaches. There are shacks, clubs and restaurants lining the beach. It has a funky nightlife scene and opportunities for water sports.

Candolim Beach

Candolim Beach Goa

Candolim Beach is often referred to as the gateway to other popular beaches in Goa. It’s the longest beach in Goa. You should visit the beach to enjoy the calm surroundings, enjoy some water sports and just laze around.

Colva Beach

Colva Beach Goa

Colva Beach stretches for almost 2.4 kilometers to meet Bogmalo Beach in the north & Cabo de Rama in the south. It is filled with tourists usually who can be seen enjoying water sports, getting a tan, tasting Goan cuisine & swimming.

Chapora Beach

Chapora Beach Goa

Chapora Beach is located in North Goa set against the backdrop of a hillock, while the Chapora Fort is located just 800 meters from it. Water sports, shacks and spectacular views are the main draws of the beach.

Top Things to Do in Goa

Scuba Diving in Goa

Wildlife Tourism: Gaur is the state animal of Goa while the endangered Olive Ridley Turtle can be seen in Morjim and Galgibaga Beach. There are more than 48 species of mammals and 275 species of birds, which makes birding also very popular.
Water Sports Tourism: Goa is a hotspot for water sports, thanks to its long coastline and fabulous beach. Some of the famous water sports that are enjoyed in Goa are parasailing, jet skiing, windsurfing, kayaking and scuba diving.
Beach Tourism: With a coastline of more than 160 kilometers, Goa’s beaches attract tourists from all over the world. Some of the famous beaches in North Goa and South Goa are Calangute, Candolim, Anjuna, Dabolim, Arossim and Betalbatim.

Best Time to Visit Goa

Goa

Goa is a year-round destination, but most of the tourists prefer to visit it during winters, when the weather is cool and pleasant. During the summers, it can get quite hot and humid. However, if you visit Goa during the summers, you will come across lesser groups of tourists since it’s an off season, so that’s an advantage.

During the monsoons, the beaches are closed for tourists, although festivals like Sao Joao and Chikalkala mud games are held. Other activities that can be enjoyed during the monsoon season are visiting the waterfalls (the most famous being the more than 100 feet Dudhsagar Waterfall), river rafting in Mhadei River and visiting the spice plantations.

Winters is the peak tourist season of Goa, and is visited by a large number of tourists. Beaches are mostly visited during this time, parties are held and festivals like Christmas and New Year are held with the utmost gusto.

How to Reach Goa?

Goa Beaches

Goa can be reached by air, rail and road.

By Air: The major airport in Goa is the Dabolim International Airport, which operates flights to the major cities of India.
By Rail: The two major railway stations of Goa are Vasco da Gama and Madgaon.
By Road: There are four highways which connect Goa to the rest of India. These are NH-1, NH-566, NH-366 and NH-748.

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Goa Tourism: Best Places to Visit & Top Things to Do in Goa