Goa

                            Goa

Everyone gets fascinated on hearing the name of Goa.  Goa is not just a state but entirely an emotion within itself. Filled with beautiful beaches, renowed temples, and amazing sea food, it is a pleasure to tour this place. It just gets everyone weak in the knees.Goa is gifted with abundance of natural beauty and heritage. The breath-taking sites of beaches, the mountains, seas, valleys, trees fascinate many tourists from India and abroad. Lets have a look at some of the tourist sites and beaches of Goa which you will cherish for long!

1) CALANGUTE BEACH:  It is one of the most popular beaches in Goa. People can enjoy various water sports, rides here.  There are also many shops lined up towards the beach selling footwear, clothes , goggles, drinks, caps and bags. A walk by the beach is cherished by many tourists. There are also many restaurants located on the beach selling mouth-watering sea food and drinks, of course.

2) MIRAMAR BEACH:   This is also one of the most well known beaches of Goa. One can get a beautiful view of the dolphins, the central jail, the ancient lighthouse , and the lush greenary around. This beach offers an incredible view of the sea and its scenic beauty. Make sure that you visit this beach atleast one in your lifetime.

3)COLVA BEACH :  It is the second longest beach in India after the Marina beach in Chennai. The length of Marina beach is 15 kms long while the Colva beach is 13 kms long. It is a beautiful beach covered with coconut trees, white sand , bushes, flowers and eating joints.

4) VAGATOR BEACH:  Vagator beach is also among the most famous beaches of Goa. It is well known as among the best places for viewing the charm of sunsets.  It is a beach famous for its seclusion with the Chapora fort.

5) ANJUNA BEACH: Anjuna beach is very popular among the foreigners. It is a beautiful picnic spot where large number of families come here for dining, exploring and relaxing.

6) MARINE FISH ACQUARIUM : It consists of different varieties of fishes which highlight the beauty of beauty of Goa's marine life. The various types of fishes displayed here are piranha, goldfish, sharks, lobsters, jelly fish ,crabs and pomfrets. I had an enjoyable time at this place.

7) BOAT CRUISE:  It is an enjoyable and pleasing ferry ride through which we can see different iconic places of Goa while travelling by the lakeside. We get a view of Goa's culture, heritage, tradition, lifestyle in the boat cruise. It is surely an enjoyable experience.

8) DONA PAULA BEACH:

Dona Paula Beach is one of the best beaches in Goa for honeymoon tourists. Nicknamed "Lovers' Paradise," this coastal destination in the suburbs of Panaji even has its own love legend.

The tale is about Dona Paula, the daughter of a Portuguese viceroy, who threw herself into the Arabian Sea after her father forbade her from seeing a Goan fisherman who had stolen her heart. The viceroy was so saddened by the loss of his young daughter that he named this entire beautiful area after her, and treated it as a tribute to eternal romance. 

9) BAGA BEACH:  It is a popular beach and tourist destination in North Goa. Baga beach is famous for water sports, such as parasailing and banana rides, and dolphin cruises.