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Which places can I go in Goa..Like which beaches,forts,churches etc..? |
Travel Info Which places can I go in Goa..Like which beaches,forts,churches etc..? Travel Tips Palolem Beach in south GOA- ASk it is on the MArgaon-Karwar highway. Beatiful beach less crowded beach. Also Madrem Beach, Armbol beach near Mapusa in North GOA. Chapora Fort Near Anjuna Beach, Also Nine bar in Anjuna. Two big churches in old GOA which is abt 10 kms from Panji. Others Goa Beaches A tour to Goa is a gateway to a fascinating experience on the Goa Beaches, which are over forty in numbers. The Goa beaches are silver white with soft sand and are among the best beaches in the world. The most famous beaches in Goa are Anjuna, Baga, Calungute, Colva, Cavelossim, Benualim, Majorda, Dona Paula etc. The beach resorts situated on the beaches ensure your comfortable and luxurious stay. Amongst the leading Deluxe Hotels in Goa are Hotel Taj Exotica, Fort Aguada Beach Resort Goa, Marriott Resort, Park Hyatt Goa Spa and Resort, Cidade De Goa Resort, The Renaissance Goa Resort, Majorda Beach Resort, Inter Continental, The Grand Resort and The Leela Palace Hotel. A range of economy hotels is also available at Goa. Goa Forts A number of old Forts in Goa narrate their own story dating back to a bygone era. After the fun and frolic at Goa carnival, these Goa forts and monuments refresh your perception of beauty and elegance. The famous forts in Goa include Fort of Aguada, Cabo Raj Niwas, Cabo De Rama, Chapora Fort and Tiracol Fort. These forts elevate the French and Portuguese art and architecture dominant in those times. When you visit the forts in Goa, the concoction of different cultures-namely Portuguese, Hindu and Muslim- strikes you at the first instance. Goa Temples Some old temples of Goa that have survived the ravages of time have remarkable natural beauty and unique architecture. As in the days of yore, betel nut trees, coconut groves and lakes with crystal clear water surround them. Among the oldest, Saraswat Temples in Goa are the Mangeshi temple of Priol, the Shanta Durga Temple at Kavele, the Ganapati temple at Khandole, the Maha Laxmi temple at Bandewade and the Sri Nagesh Maharudra Temple at Bandora. These temples project the Hindu roots in Goa where even now the converted Christians of the state perform pujas and donate money for their Hindu brethren. Goa Churches The architecture and intricate designs on the churches in Goa make them worth watching. Most of the churches in Goa display a tiered frontispiece and are framed with columns and pilasters. Built in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, most important churches in Goa are: Basilica of Bom Jesus and Goa Se Cathedral. Water Sports Goa The water sports and the related activities are quite developed in Goa. The water sports in Goa give you the adventurous thrill and flexibility to your fatigued muscles. The various alternatives available in Goa for the water sport lovers are: Windsurfing, Dinghy Sailing, Scuba Diving, Speed Boats, Parasailing and Swimming. Basilica of Bom Jesus: In Old Goa, 10 km from Panjim, the Basilica of Bom Jesus, the 16th centuary church dedicated to Infant Jesus and enshrining the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. Aguda FortIt is built by the Portuguese, commands the mouth of Mandovi river and houses a lighthouse(open 1600-1730 hrs) Beaches - Calangute, Baga, Anjuna, Vagator, Colva. If time permits visit Palolem and Aramabol Forts - Aguada, Chapora(of Dil Chata Fame) and Terekhol Churches - St. Francis Xavier, Old Goa Spice farms - Sahakari spice farm Goan ancestral village - Big Foot, Loutolim http://www.guidetogoa.com/ Beaches_ Calangaute, Coco , Miramar, Candolim, Dona paula. Churches - Old Goa church |
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