Sunday, 7 August 2011

What Are Goa Main Tourist Attractions And Activities?

Goa is one of the hottest destinations for all Indians and also for visitors from abroad. There are more than 14 beaches from which 7 beaches are included in ‘Must see places’ of Goa. These include Baga Beach, Bogmolo Beach, Cavelosim Beach, Colva Beach, Miramar Beach, Vagator Beach and Anjuna Beach. A number of water sports are practiced on these beaches like, surfing, windsurfing, parasailing, speed boating, scuba diving and many more. All these water sports can be enjoyed with expert supervision and complete safety. Apart from beaches, there are beautiful cathedrals with high domes and ancient temple. Goa being a Portuguese colony, still has monuments and cathedrals built in Portuguese architecture. Se Cathedral is the oldest and largest church of Goa built on Portuguese-Gothic architecture. Church of Saint Francis of Assisi is a popular church built with gilded and carved woodwork depicting the life of the saint. Basilica of Born Jesus is by far the most applauded church as it houses the body remains of St. Francis Xavier in a silver casket. Apart from these, a cruise travel in River Mandovi is also a tourist attraction coupled with Konkani folk dance and exotic seafood. The best time to visit Goa is between November and February. New Year parties are held on many beaches of Goa which attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. Read More

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