Sensuous silvery sand, breathtakingly magnificent blue beaches, Paradise on Earth, scintillating sea water, rich cultural heritage, rocking night life, exotic sea food, mouth watering foods of every part of India and the World, liquor from country made to scotch, Indian Yoga, Keralan and Thai massage, Water sports, Whole night electronic musical band and orchestras, Tourist friendly atmosphere, suitability to every pocket and taste, every thing is here, what more do you want?
Goa is a tiny state of India situated at its west coast. It was a Portuguese colony until December 19, 1961, for a lengthy span of 451 years. So it has a heritage of European cultures especially Portuguese mixed with Indian cultures. Firstly it was a union territory of India, after many years it became a state of India. Population of Goa is about 1.5 million and area is about 3700 square kilometers adjoining with Maharashtra and Karnataka states of India. In the year 2008, 2 million tourists came here of which 20% were international tourists.
Some beaches of Goa are among best beaches of the World. Most popular among Goa beaches is Anjuna beach. It is located between a mountain and the sea. Anjuna beach hosts whole night parties, rhythmic music, live band and much more. Baga and Calanguta beaches are second among most popular beaches. Other beaches of Goa are Colva beach and Miramer beach. Glistering sand, breeze of coconut and palms, cheap liquor and mouth watering foods, come back tourists here again and again.
Along with beaches Goa has other attractions for visitors too. See Goa Churches, Temples, Anjuna Flea Market, capital of Goa Panaji, Old Goa etc.
Goa is well connected by air with outer World, by ship with Kochi (Cochin) and Mumbai, and within India by rail, road and air.
