Why people love to visit Goa

Goa is India’s one of the most popular destination among local travelers as well as foreigners, situated in southwest India, the smallest state, but richest and most literate. Sandy beaches, gently swaying palm trees, relaxed vibe with a rich cultural mix of India and Portuguese make it most loved destination.

Amazing Beaches

Goa is bestowed with some of the best beaches in the world fringed with palm trees and dotted with lovely beach huts. It has almost 300km of tropical coastline and all beaches have their own specialty, some have strange rock formations, some are surrounded by hills, some have soft white sand, others have reddish sand and few are famous for their lagoons.

Goa is majorly divided into two parts North and South, North Goa beaches are a bit crowded and much loved among party hoppers. South beaches, on the other hand, are perfect for solitude lovers, a place where someone can spend some time doing nothing just enjoying me-time far from the maddening crowd. The most famous beaches in Goa are Baga, Anjuna, Vagator, Calangute, Candolim, Benaulim, Majorda, Chapora, Morjim beach, etc. The best thing to do in Goa is to enjoy soaking up in the sun by the side of lovely beaches. Just remember to carry your sunscreen and sunglasses along with a good book.

Adventure activities

Goa offers lots of amazing adventure sports, especially watersports are quite famous among tourists. One of the reasons that attract people from all over the world and makes Goa one of the most visited destination. Beaches of Goa are perfectly suited for a wide range of water sports such as scuba diving, water skiing, windsurfing, snorkeling, dinghy sailing, angling, parasailing, water scooter, and swimming. If you are an adventure junkie, Goa is the best place to quench your thirst for adventure. Goa sea is blessed with a wide variety of marine life, corals and reefs, do explore the underwater life and don’t forget to go for Scuba diving or Snorkelling.

Welcoming people

Whenever you are in Goa you will be overwhelmed by the welcoming nature of locals. They are some of the lively and coolest hosts ever. The friendly, warm and helping locals will make you feel safe and it will surely give you the home-like feeling. This is something that attracts travelers again and again to this beautiful land.

Night Life

Goa’s nightlife is one of the best in the world and that’s why it is also known as India’s party capital. Goa people love to party and it’s really diverse you will find everything from classy dining experience to cocktails at sunset to the buzz of the market along with living music, bars playing latest Bollywood hits, techno parties, silent discos on Palolem beach and of course the rave parties, the famous all-night psychedelic trance under fluorescent palm trees. Enjoy the nightlife and take some of the best memories of the trip with you to cherish for a lifetime.

There’s always something new to explore

Another additional reason that makes Goa one of the favorites among tourists is, it never gives you a single second to get bored. Goa tourism has something to offer for all from luxury hotels to reasonable beach huts, from warm yoga retreats to all-night rave parties, from swish nightclubs to hippie hangouts, fort, churches, beautiful spice plantations, waterfalls, rich history, culture, architecture along with tranquil nature and much more. Goa looks all touristy on the main beaches, but you can easily escape and enjoy the solitude in some of the offbeat places and see a more authentic side.

Delicious Street Food

Goa is a heaven for foodies. When the Goan cuisine blends with the flavors of Indian and Portuguese cuisines along with a healthy amount of fresh seafood and delicious spices is a real treat for food lovers. Even the street food of Goa is quite famous, starting from cheap, cheerful beach shacks to laid back eateries and world-class fine dining restaurants you are spoilt for choices here.

Christmas and New year

Goa sees the highest number of tourists from all over the world at this time and it is one of the most expensive times of the year because of the grand way they celebrate Christmas followed by the new year. You will see the preparations from carol session to handcrafted memento sales, start almost a month back, making Goa one of the most sought places. The pleasant weather of December adds on to the beauty spreading the vibe of the celebration across January.

Vibrant markets

Shopping as well as its vibrant market makes Goa one of the most loved places among travelers. Bestowed with the world’s best market you can really find some interesting and unique souvenirs at the best price. There are lots of markets famous for different things, you will find some of the best vibrant clothes, delicious spices and in Saturday Night Market at Arpora you can also experience a night out with live music, food stalls, loads of handmade, hippyish clothes and jewelry stalls. To experience the real culture and people, strolling around the local market is a must.

Blend of two culture

The blend of two rich cultures is another major reason making Goa a must-visit place in the list of travelers. Goa is India’s smallest, most laid back and westernized state, you can still witness the influence from nearly 500 years of Portuguese rule that creates a powerful blend of East and West. Goa tourism offers the perfect blend of magical Indian culture and the laid-back Portuguese charm, it’s hippie past that creates a captivating, unique and welcoming environment for everyone and distinguishes Goa from all other destinations in the world.

Sebastian

Sebastian was born and raised in the busy city of Abbottabad. As a journalist, Saad Mushtaq has contributed to many online publications including the PAK Today and the Huffing Post. In regards to academics, Saad Mushtaq earned a degree in business from the Abbottabad UST, Havelian. Saad Mushtaq follows the money and covers all aspects of emerging tech here at The Hear Up.Thanks