Beautiful Places to Visit in Goa India

Goa is very popular for its tourist atractions and there are countless places to visit in Goa. It is also a great foreigne attraction among India. Due to its great natural beauty goa has attracted tourist for many years. So there is lots of things to do in goa during a trip. Here you can easily find out the best tourist places to visit in Goa India.

Candolim A Famous Goa Beach For Tourists

Goa is famous for its beautiful beaches. It has some of the best beaches in hole of India. Candolim Beach is a very famous Goa Beach. It is located 14 kms north of Panaji in the state of Goa, the Candolim Beach is a part of a long extension of beach coastline along the Arabian Sea that begins at Fort Aguada and ends at Chapora Beach.This place is also famous as it is the birth place of Abba Faria, known to be one of the famous Goan freedom fighters. This beacch can turn into your top holiday destinations list. 

Palolem Beach is among the best south Goa tourist places 

This beach should be in your list of places to visit in goa. A scenic beach in extreme south Goa, with scenic rocks and islands off its shores. Good eat ing options. Watersports activity can be enjoyed at its Beston this beach. It is becom ing pricey (by local stan dards) and get ting a bit crowded, but still less crowded com pared to other pop u lar beaches. A lot of people say that I’m addicted to this place but I would rather say I’m in love with it. Some tourist also say that it is the best beach in goa.

Baga Beach is among the best goa places to visit

Baga Beach looks as if it has come straight out of a painting. The serenity of this wooded headland coupled with its scenic beauty in itself an attraction of Baga beach. The beach is named after the Baga Creek, which empties into the Arabian.Sea at the north end of the beach. Definitelya number 2 on my list cos it simply has the best of amenities around it. This can also be few of the best places to visit in Goa for honeymoon.

Benaulim Beach is among the calmest tourist places in Goa

Benaulim Beach is the beach to be, when you just want to relax. One can just laze the day off soaking in the sun, It gives you the pleasure and satisfaction of being in Goa. The best thing about Benaulim beach is that it is still rather undiscovered by domestic tourists even though it is a famous Goa Beach for fishing.

Miramar Beach one of the best Beach in Goa

This beach must be one of the best places to visit in Goa. A 2 km long coast of excellent, soft silvery sand bed, a mesmerizing vast blue sea in front of it, the Miramar Beach is a beautiful expanse of fine golden sands girdled with palm trees facing the blue Arabian Sea. Miramar beach is the sort of beach where you sit down and watch the sunset in its entire splendour.

Colva Beach is among the few best places to visit in Goa

Colva Beach is a beautiful Goa Beach. It speeds around 2.4 km; the beach consists of the finest powder white sand and is lined along its shore by coconut palms. It has been one of the famous beaches of Goa, and is a treat to those who want to have a lovely sunbathe and a peaceful relaxed moment. This beach is a spectacle of sea, sand and sky, the perfect blend of an enchanting natural harmony, weaving their magic spell on the visitors.

Bogmalo Beach is a Gorgeous Goa Beach

Bogmalo Beach is a Gorgeous Goa Beach. And the most attractive thing about this beach is the sunset. The yellow orange tinged sun with a pinkish hue, dipping at the horizon is a sight you cannot miss in this lifetime. Bogmalo originally was a small fishing hamlet but now is a growing tourist hub. Many locals in the village depend upon fishing for their livelihood. Quality time can be spent with family, friends and loved ones. Surely a tour of the Bogmalo beach will be etched in your memory for a very long time.

Vagator Beach

Vagator beach resembles a crescent as it meets the Chapora estuary. This beach boasts of white sand that are beautifully contrasted with black rocks. The lush greenery all around, the swaying palms andaquamarine water of the Arabian Sea of Vagator Beach takes your breath away. Yes, the very famous Sunburn Festival has been relocated to this beautiful spot. Spend some time on the cliffs overlooking the beach for a spectacular view. Sunsets on Vagator are beautiful, and the rocky headlands make for a dramatic sea scape.

Landmark and Monuments Places to Visit in Goa

Goa has a variety of tourist attractions. And landmark and monuments are few of the best places to visit in Goa, So this list of goa tourist places will help you to find the best one.

• Besilica de Bom Jesus is a star attractions among all Goa tourist Places

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a church, which is situated in Old Goa, and is an excellent example of Baroque architecture. Basilica of Bom Jesus was constructed in the year 1605 and is one of the most important destinations for Christian pilgrims from all over the world. One of the most important attractions here are the mortal remains of the missionary Saint Francis Xavier.

• Fort Aguada a historical tourist place in Goa India

This majestic fort perched over the Sinquerim beach is an architectural marvel of the 17th century, which was constructed by the Portuguese in order to defend their land from the Marathas and the British. Offering breathtaking views of the Arabian Sea, a walk through the fort to the lighthouse located on top is a must while touring Goa. The lower portion of Fort Aguada has now been converted in to a beach resort.

• Chapora Fort is among the best places to visit in Goa

Chapora Fort first got noticed in the movie Dil Chahta Hai. This ancient fort in North Goa offers splendid views of the adjoining Vagator beach and overlooks the Arabian Sea from all angles. The fort is located on top of a hillock with slopes on all sides, and though it is almost in ruins now, it doesn’t stop visitors from standing where Bollywood stars once did.

• Viceroy’s Arch in Goa India

Established in 1599 by Viceroy Francisco da Gama, the Viceroy’s Arch is made up of laterite and green granite. The archway was once the main street for entering Old Goa. The arch was built to commemorate the memory of the famous explorer – Vasco da Gama. The arch is embellished with an imposing statue of Vasco da Gama on the river side and with the statue of St. Catherine on the other side. The original arch collapsed in 1948 and was rebuilt in 1954.

• Old Goa

Old Goa or Velha Goa (Velha means old in Portuguese) is a historic city in north Goa. It is said that the city once had a population of 200,000. The city was constructed by the Bijapur Sultanate in the 15th century and served as the capital of Portuguese India from the 16th to the 18th century. It is a heritage locality and is maintained by Archaeological Survey of India, and is a UNESCO listed World Heritage site. Take out at least half a day to visit the place. Churches in old Goa worth visiting are Se Cathedral, The Church of Assisi and Basilica of Bom Jesus.

Religious tourist places in Goa

All good India tourism destination have their own Religuous tourist places among them goa is also very famous for its Religious places. This is a small list of religious places to visit in goa for every one.

• Church of St. Francis of assisi is among the best religious tourist places in Goa

The Church of St. Francis of Assisi is a heritage construction, which was built in the year 1660 by the Portuguese as a chapel, and was later given the status of a church. Now a part of Old Goa, the church boasts of impressive architecture, and has some remarkable sculptures and paintings within its complex.

• Shantadurga Temple in Goa

From the name you can know Shantadurga Temple is dedicated to Shantadurga, the Goddess of peace. Situated 33 kilometres from Panaji, the temple has an idol of Goddess Durga with Shree Vishnu and Shree Shiva on either side. It is symbolic to the mediation that Goddess Durga did when there was a fierce fight between both the gods. The temple is a fusion of Indo-Portugese architecture. There are many guest houses built on the sides of the temple. The main attraction is the golden ‘palki’ on which the deity is carried on festive occasions.

• St. Cajetan’s Church in Goa

This is the most beautiful of all churches of Old Goa. The church is built in Corinthian style. It is said to be modeled on the design of Basilica of St. Peter in Rome and is built of laterite blocks which are lime plastered. Originally named The Church of Our Lady of Divine Providence, the church is named after its founder St. Cajetan.

• The Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount in Goa India

The Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount is situated on the top of the hill behind St. Cajetan Church. It was built in 1510 by Alfonso de Albuquerque after his victory over the Muslim ruler Yusuf Shah. This place has been featured in many movies like All The Best, Zeher, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. A must-visit for movie fans. The place looks like heaven during sunset.

• The church of Reis Magos

The church of Reis Magos was constructed in 1555 shortly after the construction of the Ries Magos Fort. It is dedicated to St. Jerome. Historians have evidence that the church was built on the ruins of an old Hindu temple. Two former Portuguese viceroys have been buried here. Every year on the 6th of January, the locals celebrate the journey of the three kings who went to worship the Infant Jesus and the trip starts from the Church around the whole village.

So those are few lovely places that enyone can visit during a trip in goa. Hopefully this list will help you to find the best places to visit in goa. If this list seems like too long to you then you can also pick your favourite top 10 holiday destination in goa from the above list.