Goa walking tour & city guide
Beaches, Portuguese heritage and laid-back living.
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Goa, on India's west coast, was a Portuguese colony for more than 450 years. Its palm-fringed beaches, whitewashed churches and relaxed atmosphere make it India's favorite beach destination.
Panjim and Old Goa
Panjim, the capital, has the colorful Latin Quarter of Fontainhas and the white Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. Old Goa's grand churches, including the Basilica of Bom Jesus, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Beaches
North Goa's beaches, like Baga, Calangute and Anjuna, are lively, with beach shacks and markets. South Goa's Palolem and Agonda are calmer.
Exploring Goa
Spend a morning in the Latin Quarter of Fontainhas in Panjim, with colorful Portuguese houses. Then visit Old Goa, where the Basilica of Bom Jesus holds the remains of St Francis Xavier.
Choose your beach: the north is lively with markets and nightlife, while the south, around Palolem and Agonda, is calmer. Many visitors rent a scooter to explore.
Good to know
The season runs from November to March. During the monsoon, many beach shacks close, but the countryside turns green and waterfalls flow.
Goan food mixes Indian and Portuguese influences: try fish curry rice, vindaloo and bebinca. The Saturday Night Market in Arpora is fun.
Top sights in Goa
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Fontainhas
The Latin Quarter of Panjim.
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Basilica of Bom Jesus
A UNESCO-listed church.
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Baga and Calangute
Lively northern beaches.
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Palolem Beach
A crescent beach in the south.
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Anjuna Flea Market
A famous weekly market.
Food markets & where to eat in Goa
Beach shacks
Seafood on the sand.
Mapusa Market
A Friday market of spices and sausages.
Fontainhas
Goan-Portuguese cafés.
Food to try in Goa
Goan fish curry
Coconut and tamarind curry.
Vindaloo
A spicy pork dish of Portuguese origin.
Bebinca
A layered coconut dessert.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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