Best places to visit in Goa

 Goa, a state of India located on the southwestern coast of India within the Konkan region, lies between Maharashtra on north and Karnataka on south and east side and the Arabian sea on the western coast of Goa. It's the smallest state of India in size. Goa is mainly famous for the casinos, nightclubs, and beautiful beaches. Goan food and water adventure sports like surfing, scuba diving and many more things make it a more famous state of India. The vast number of domestic and international tourists visit Goa every year because of its night active clubbing and beaches. The state of Goa is Panaji and Vasco da Gama, known as the largest city. So today I am going to suggest you the top 5 places to visit in Goa.

1. Panaji

 Panaji Located on the banks of the Mandovi river, the capital of Goa, is a beautiful land with spectacular views to offer tourists. The historical significance of Goa adds magic to the air. The Portuguese built the first medical college in Panaji Goa, which is the first ever medical school in India, and it also ranks among the oldest medical colleges in the Asia. Here are the top destinations in Panaji.

• Old Goa

• Jama Masjid

• Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

• Panjim Heritage Walk

• Goa State Museum

  2. Vasco da Gama
  
  
  The Portuguese founded the city of Vasco da Gama in 1543 named after the Portuguese explorer. If someone is planning to visit Goa to spend time on the beaches, then this is where you need to be. There are several beaches which are great for watching the sunset, sunrise and perfect for a wild ride with your friends. There are other attractions too, like the St. Andrew's Church, which is around 400 years old.To get into the culture and lifestyle of Goa, you need to visit this city.Here are some important tourist destinations.

  • Bogmalo Beach

  • Mormugao Port

  • Pilot Point

  • Japanese Garden

  • Naval Aviation Museum

  3. Calangute
  
  Calangute Beaches comes under the most beautiful beaches of Goa, and that is precisely why this town in Bardez district of Goa. This is why Calangute is also known as a town with the Queen of Beaches. situated in the north of Goa, is an excellent destination to visit. Here are some destinations you need to visit on your Goa tour.

  • Calangute Beach

  • Baga Beach

  • Se Cathedral

  • Aguada Fort

  • St. Alex Church

  
  

  4. Margao

  
  

  Margao, the oldest city in Goa, is also known as the second largest city in Goa. It is also the commercial center in Goa. The town claims the tag of being the Cultural capital of Goal. After exploring the Margoa, you realize it’s a well deserved Cultural capital of Goa. We give the top tourist attractions in Margao places below.

  
  

  • Canopy Goa

  • Colva Beach

  • Loutolim

  • Caves of Aquem

  • Velsao Beach

  5. Mapusa

  

  
  

  There are many reasons to visit Mapusa, but one place that deserves a special mention is the Mapusa Friday Market. The weekly market in Mapusa held every Friday is famous for a wide range of products sold here like Goan spices, homemade sausages, fish with marsala ready to cook and many other things. Here are some tourist destinations in Mapusa you should visit.

  
  

  • Mascarenhas Mansion

  • Chapora Fort

  • Sri Kalika Temple

  • Mapusa Friday Bazaar

  
  
  
  

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