Tourist Attractions in Goa

Beaches :The beaches in Goa are scattered across North & South Goa. The beaches in the north are famous for their nightlife, watersports activities & delicious seafood, while those in the south are great for those seeking a calm & rested vacation. Some of the famous beaches in North Goa are Calangute, Baga, Candolim & Anjuna. Some of the famous beaches in South Goa are Betalbatim, Cola, Arrossim, Palolem, Agonda & Benaulim.

Lakes & Waterfalls : There are numerous lakes & waterfalls in Goa, many of which offer you opportunities for trekking. The famous waterfalls in Goa are Arvalem Falls, Dudhsagar Falls, Netravali Falls & Kesarval Falls, while the popular lakes are Mayem Lake & Carambolim Lake.

Spice Plantations :Not many tourists know that Goa is dotted with several spice plantations, and going on a Spice Plantation Tour is a one of its kind experiences. You become acquainted with spice plants & the way they are grown, experience incredible hospitality, observe the eco friendly way of life and even take back natural spices, containers & other items grown at the spice plantations. Some of the spice plantations which you can check out in Goa are Savoi Plantations, Pascoal Spice Village & Sahakari Spice Farm.

Churches : How can someone come to Goa and not miss its beautiful churches. They are an essential part of Goa’s rich heritage & culture as some of them date back to ancient times. One of these is the Basilica of Bom Jesus, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site & houses the relics of St. Francis Xavier. Other famous churches in Goa are Se Cathedral, The Church of St. Augustine, Church of Mae de Deus & Chapel of Our Lady of the Mount.

Temples : Some of the temples in Goa date back to medieval times,and as such, are rich in history, besides being an obvious place of worship. Some of the temples which you should try to visit during your sightseeing tour in Goa are Shantadurga Devi Mandir, Brahma Mandir, Bhagvati Devi Mandir, Mahadev Mandir & Lairai Devi Mandir.

Museums : Although the museums in Goa are not as touristy as the beaches, that’s no reason to exclude them from your top things to see in Goa. After all, it is home to the Naval Aviation Museum, one of only two military museums in India & the only Naval aviation museum in all of Asia. Some of the other museums which you should check out are Archaeological Museum of Goa, Museum of Christian Art & Museum of Goa.

Wildlife Sanctuaries : Goa is also home to a rich wildlife, unbeknownst to many. However, you can spot & explore its rich flora and fauna in these wildlife sanctuaries. The ones which you should visit are Bondla, Cotigao, Molem, Mhadei, Netravali & Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuaries. Bird lovers and those wanting to observe the avifauna can plan a trip to Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary.