Goan culture

It's a very small state and most tourist destinations are within a couple of hours of each other. Goa is a land known for its atmosphere, its wonderfully fresh seafood cuisine, its people, its churches and temples, and last but not the least for its beaches.

Goa beaches are dotted with picturesque little beach huts that provide ice cold beer and spicy & delicious Goan cuisine and are compared to the beaches of a young women body. The beach, the surf, the people, the surroundings, everything about Goa is incredible in its own way. Tourist AttractionsExample.jpg goa churcheAnjuna,Vagator, Arambol, Baga, Calangute, Sinquerim and Dona Paula are some of the famous beaches in North Goa. Chapora Fortand Aguada Fort are also a must see. The markets at Anjuna and Mapusa and the towns of Panaji, Margoa, Vasco are also worthwhile visiting ttp://welcomegoa.blogspot.com/2008/02/goa-tourism.html

Goa has a lot of old churches and a number of temples in Goa, some dating back even to the 15th and 16th Century, build by Portuguese. The more famous of them are the Se Cathedral and the Basilica of Bom Jesus, both in Old Goa. Be sure to check them out also. When To Visit The best time to visit the “Tropical Paradise”, Goa, is from October to March when the weather is mild and pleasant. February is the peak season with the famous Mardi Gras Carnival being held in the middle of the month. Food The sea and rivers abound in seafood - prawns, mackerels, sardines, crabs and lobstersare the most popular with the locals and the visitors. Special Drink goa wineDo try the local fenny, its an alcohol made from cashews and coconut, the one from the cashews is mild but the one made from coconut is damn devilish.



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