Goa is a much-featured destination on the World Tourism map. This tiny emerald
covering 3702 sq km has a 105 km long coast line lapped by the Arabian Sea.
Temperate climate, diverse landscapes, wide, sandy, palm-fringed beaches, clean
waters and an aura of serenity attract many tourists from all over the world.
Goa is best known for its beaches and most tourist attractions are centered
around 4 towns namely Panaji, Margao, Vasco and Ponda.
Referred to as the 'Pearl of the East' for its breathtakingly beautiful
blue beaches, sensuous silvery sands, fabulous flora and fauna, rich
cultural heritage, captivating churches and terrific temples, A land of
endless stretches of soft sand, nut-brown friendly people and excited busy
bazaars. Plan your vacation in Goa, the land of warm blazing days and cool
soothing nights, of wild rave parties and long lazy afternoon siestas.
Goa Culture
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The people of Goa are very friendly and extremely happy-go-lucky. They are
fond of the good things in life and are certainly not caught up in the rat
race. Though the people of Goa are of different faiths and from different
cultural backgrounds, they have come together to create the easygoing Goan
culture with its emphasis on good living. The cuisine of Goa has an
interesting mix of influences from all the cultures that it came into
contact with - the Konkan, the Portuguese and the Bahamani Nawabi
traditions. The sea items are used lavishly in Goan food different types of
fish, prawns, mussels, oysters, crabs and many more.
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Festival
time in Goa leaves you with your senses reeling - in more ways than you can
imagine for the Goans celebrate any occasion with great gusto. There's a
festival every month of the year in Goa. They actually have a festival that
celebrates the very idea of fun and fiesta - the great Goan Carnival.