Goa’s Fabulous List of Attractions

October 3, 2013 eweekendbreaks Off travel guide,

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The seas, shores, nature watching, historical places, cultural gems and a whole lot more add to the thriving tourism in Goa. The success of Goa tourism is defined by the commitment of the individuals and the government as a whole to make this state a popular tourist destination not only within the country but also one of the best in the world. The varied availability of choices to fit the dream vacation of any tourist makes this an irresistible destination for honeymoon couples, families, adventurous travelers, researchers and businessmen looking for a retreat.

We shall now discuss each one of these categories and the places to visit in Goa that are available for everyone.

Mesmerising Seashores
The seashores mark every part of this state due to its long coastline. Ideally, Goa is segregated into North Goa and South Goa and both are known for some of the most beautiful beaches. While the beaches of North Goa are more crowded and popular, the beaches of South Goa are known for their serenity and calmness. Some of the famous North Goa beaches include Baga, Calangute, Vagator, Candolim, Anjuna, Miramar and Sinquerim. South Goa is dotted with equally beautiful beaches such as Palolem, Colva, Varca and Bogmalo Beach.

Historical Sites
The next major attraction would be the places of historical importance. The state has been the home ground for different Christian faiths to form and spread to other parts of the country right from the days of the trade company colonies. So there are many old structures that remind of the era when many missionaries with God’s zeal in heart would land on this shore and build houses of God with the assistance of rich patrons from their own countries. These churches are considered as prominent places to visit in Goa due to their varied architectural styles reflecting the replicas of buildings in every European country and liturgy style imaginable. Undoubtedly the churches of Old Goa, which have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site are extremely famous among which the one name that stands out is Basilica of Bom Jesus.

Wellness Retreats
Goa is also known extremely well for its wellness retreats and the hotels that offer in-house spa centers. There are also individual spa and ayurvedic centers offering all kinds of holistic treatments. Goa tourism earns a major part of its revenue from the retreats available in all sizes, shapes, and budgets. From a pat down oil massage under the sun on the beach sand to a state of the art spa – all are there to make the Beaches and retreats of Goa another set of important places to visit in Goa.

Goa is truly a melting pot of cultures, as people from all over the world converge at this fantastic holiday destination. It is truly a delight and an attraction in itself to meet different kinds of people under one umbrella. Apart from the places to visit in Goa, the carefree atmosphere with fun as the sole aim makes all our stress go away and rejuvenates us to enjoy few moments of complete bliss.

Author Bio:

Author Bio:
This guest post is submitted by Stephenleuis. Stephenleuis is a Travel enthusiast, currently working with ixigo.com, an online India Travel Guide helps you to plan your trip to India. This time he has written on Goa tourism. Hope this information will help you to plan your trip to Goa.