Goa is popularly known as " Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise". The state of Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan. Goa has been a major destination on the itinerary of international and domestic tourists. This is an ideal base for newly married couple for honeymoon.

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The beautiful Goa beaches never fail to hypnotize anyone. This is precisely why Indians as well as foreigners flock to the beaches of Goa , whenever given a chance. Some of the famous beaches in Goa include, Arjuna Beach , Arambol Beach , Baga Beach , Palolem Beach , Colva Beach , Vagator Beach , and the like.

People in Goa are nostalgic and are very much attached to their villages. Though tourism has caught up and all the villages are being converted into commercial hubs to cater to the tourists, the Goans still try to keep their village culture in tact. All this comes out very clearly in a recreated village called 'Ancestral Goa'. There is the 'downtown' area of the village: the Tinto or market square. Here the fishwives, the farmers, the homesteaders, potters and peddlers of trinkets assemble to sell their produce to the villagers.

Goa is also famed for various temples. You'll be surprised that Saraswat Temples hold much significance among the people of Goa . Thess temples of Goa attract not only the Hindu crowd but Christians too pour into these temples in good numbers. Among the oldest Saraswat Temples in Goa are the Mangeshi temple of Priol in Goa, the Shanta Durga Temple at Kavele in Goa, the Ganapati temple at Khandole in Goa, the Maha Laxmi temple at Bandewade in Goa and the Sri Nagesh Maharudra Temple at Bandora in Goa.

A trip to Goa will also take you to various churches. Churches in Goa boast Portugal architecture and speak volumes about the intricate works-of-art of the late sixteenth and seventeenth century. Some of the famous churches in Goa are, Goa Basilica of Bom Jesus , Se Cathedral, Church of St. Francis of Assisi , and Church of Lady of Rosary.

The beach resorts and beach hotels in Goa offer all the sporting equipments associated with the sport that you choose. Windsurfing is quite popular among the people. The Zurari estuary near Dona Paula is a very good spot for wind surfing, owing to its calm waters. Beach resorts and beach hotels in Goa also offer water scooters which speed-lovers freak out on.

This Indian state of Goa has a rich collection of forts, churches and temples. There are various fortresses in Goa , which are worth to watch. Fort of Aguada is situated in the north of Goa , 18 kms from Panaji, which was built by the Portuguese. The Chapora Fort gives a splendid view of the Anjuna and Vagator beaches. The fort has been well preserved except for a few interesting ruins. The Tiracol Fort in Goa looks as if it has come out alive from a fairy tale. Now this fort has been converted into a hotel.

The Flea market at Anjuna Beach in Goa every Wednesday is one of the biggest spot to attract tourist coming from all over the world. Anjuna Flea market is a huge market that is spread across the Anjuna beach wherein you will get all that you hope for. If you want to go for shopping at any other such Goan flea markets, then you can check out the Friday market at Mapusa, a commercial hub in Goa . In this small town of Goa , you will be able to buy liquor brews, sausages, cashews, meat and farm produce, native jute, leather, and ceramic ware.