About Goa

Goa is more than beaches and parties. Goa is a multicoloured blend of Indian and Portuguese progressive cultures, with sun, sea, sand, seafood and spirituality which makes Goa a unique place of India. Goa is a tiny land on the west coast of India, the 25th state of the Union states of India, was liberated from Portuguese rule in 1961. Goa covers an area of 3702 square kilometres.

Goa has been attracting a wide-ranging flow of visitors; pilgrims visiting Catholic and Hindu temples, those opting to settle in Goa as their home, people going for medical treatment, and a growing number who attend seminars and conferences in Goa. Goan culture has been shaped mainly by the Hindu and Catholic population. Goa is well connected by air, rail and also by ship.

Goa's biggest attraction is golden-sand beaches. This sparkling feature of Goa stretches along the Arabian Sea from top to bottom of the state. Each of the various beaches has developed their own characters and standings. All wonderful beaches provide to every tropical impulse: from Arambol, Baga to the palm-fringed sands of Palolem, Anjuna and Mandrem. The beaches range from expansive and fancy five-star resorts to shacks welcoming footprints of guest and crabs.

Food can be thoroughly enjoyed in Goa. The fragrances and flavors of Goanise food will wonder and tempt even veteran travellers: whether it's typical fish curry rice, a morning bhali-paua, piquant vindaloo.

Goa is a wonderful place of India for its Portuguese architecture and heritage. Their permanent mark is still evident in the state with decorative architecture, whitewashed churches, crumbling forts, colorful Catholic ceremonies, mournful fado music and the cathedrals of Old Goa.