Looking for a picture perfect holiday and can't make it to the Caribbean, your search ends here at the gorgeous land of sun, sand and sea-Goa. An endless expanse of silvery-white beaches, cerulean blue Arabian Sea and a Portuguese culture so unique and marvellous, the confluence of the East and West you can dance away into the night and wake up next morning to laze under coconut palms. Or indulge in thrilling water-sports like yachting, windsurfing and parasailing. The young state of Goa certainly happens to be the beach capital of the country

A tropical paradise on the Konkan Coast, Goa is a perfect holiday destination. Visualize yourself walking bare feet on the soft golden sands while the sea breeze caressing you. But there are more here - scores of temples and churches and the ruins of ancient monuments those were built during the Portuguese Era. Goa India is the domicile of a fun loving people. There is none more full of song, dance and merriment than the Goan and both the town and countryside spring to life during the carnival time or any other festival time. Goa Tourism means to celebrate with the Goans to enjoy the life to the fullest. Beaches are the most attractive and frequented spots in Goa. In fact, Goa is almost synonymous with beaches and beach resorts. Nearly the entire coastline is dotted with world- class beaches and beach resorts to suit one's liking. Kissed by the passionate, azure sea and embraced by the land and shaded by swaying palms, these miles of golden sand sparkling in the sun are the most desired places you can ever love on earth.

Places of interest

Goa, famed for its beautiful beaches, white washed Portuguese churches and its cuisine, has a coastal line of 120km bordering a clear and seemingly endless sapphire sea. The famed beaches of Goa fringe along this coastal line. Beaches like Anjuna, Baga, Baina, Betul, Bogamalo, Calangute, Colva, Dona Paula, Harmal, Mandrem, Mirmar, Morgim, Palolem, Siridao, and Vagator are secluded and unspoiled spots. These beaches unravel the ultimate in aquatic sports. Parasailing, speed boating, water skiing, yachting, windsurfing and deep-sea diving hold out pursuance of adventure on the sea. Ancient and historic temples, cathedrals, palaces,forts, beautiful gardens etc., are some of the other attractions in Goa.

Other Places of Interest

Panaji:- Idalcao Palace, Fort Aguada, Goa State Museum, Santa Monica, The church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception

Old Goa:- Velha Goa, Bom Jesus Basilica, Se Cathedral, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Chapel of St. Catherine, Cajetan Church, St. Monica

Margao:- Kolva beach, Agonda beach, Palolem Beach, Canacona

Mapusa:- Vasco-Da-Gama, Vasco-Da-Gama, Dudsagar Waterfalls