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MARVELOUS PORTUGUES VILLA GOA
Entire Home Acoi Village, Goa, India
3 reviews (3)
USD
360
per night
10) 2BR Spacious Villa + Wifi Arpora
Entire Home Calangute, Goa, India
3 reviews (3)
USD
42
per night
2BR Garden+ Pool+ WiFi Villa 10 Candolim
Entire Home Candolim, Goa, India
1 review (1)
USD
52
per night
07) 1 Bed Apartment CDB Resort Calangute
Entire Home Calangute, Goa, India
3 reviews (3)
USD
15
per night
4 B/R Lakefront Dream Villa Nerul Goa
Entire Home Candolim, Goa, India
USD
312
per night
34) Pvt Apartment Alor Modern + WiFi
Entire Home Candolim, Goa, India
2 reviews (2)
36
USD
32
per night
2BR Elegant Apartment with Pool NorthGoa
Entire Home Saligao, Goa, India
77
USD
66
per night
06) 3BR Penthouse Apartment Arpora
Entire Home Arpora, Goa, India
5 reviews (5)
USD
34
per night
4 B/R Sea Resort Beach Villa Cavelossim
Entire Home Cavelossim, Goa, India
2 reviews (2)
USD
197
per night
Scenic Apartment Near the Beach: CM040
Entire Home Candolim, Goa, India
USD
35
per night
Dreamrunner - Villa Maya Calangute Goa
Entire Home Calangute, Goa, India
USD
322
per night
Tranquility, Luxury and Indulgence
Entire Home Saligao, Goa, India
USD
99
per night
4 B/R Georgous MORJIM BEACH HOUSE
Entire Home Morjim, Goa, India
USD
328
per night
Sea Views - Luxurious Villa Generous Goa
Entire Home Dabolim, Goa, India
450
USD
383
per night
2BR At Best Location & Value for Money
Entire Home Candolim, Goa, India
40
USD
34
per night
2BR apartment with Infinity pool :CM054
Entire Home Dona Paulo, Goa, India
USD
48
per night
38) Budget Kieran Studio Apartment(K203)
Entire Home Arpora, Goa, India
1 review (1)
15
USD
14
per night
47) Grace Villa, Spacious 3 BR Villa
Entire Home Saligao, Goa, India
3 reviews (3)
78
USD
67
per night
Luxurious 4 B/R Villa with Jacuzzi
Entire Home Candolim, Goa, India
1 review (1)
USD
372
per night
24) 2 BR Aptment Ground Floor Arpora
Entire Home Baga, Goa, India
4 reviews (4)
34
USD
30
per night
Goa
Goa
With its acres of soft white sands, swaying palm trees and laid-back vibe, it is not hard to see why people flock to Goa in their droves. This tranquil slice of India sits on the west coast of the country with the inviting waters of the Arabian Sea lapping its shores. Although it is on the mainland, it has the feel of island life and you may find yourself slipping down a few gears to match its relaxed pace. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself sipping Cobra beer and shooting the breeze with the locals.
It is not much a hardship but picking which Goan beach to try first is a tough one. In North Goa, Vagtor Beach would win the beauty contest, with tall palms hang over its sands and deep blue waters backed by dramatic red cliffs. Mandrem Beach has plenty of shacks to lounge under and also lots of great restaurants on hand. Nature lovers should make a beeline for Morjim Beach, where they may be able to spot little olive ridley sea turtles. In South Goa, Palolem is dotted with beach huts and you can take boat trips out to spot dolphins from here. Benaulim Beach is the best place to buy local handicrafts.
On the nature front, it’s not just beaches Goa has to offer. Head inland to the Dudhsagar Falls in the Bhagwan Mahaveer Sanctuary. In the monsoon season around June, the water cascades down the rockfaces. It’s best to book a day trip up here as guides can show you the safe swimming spots.
Given Goa’s rich history – it was ruled for over 450 years by the Portuguese – it is little wonder the European architecture in the city is so spectacular and its colonial past is evident at every turn. Among the grandest structures are the Colaco Mansion, identifiable by its oxblood-coloured walls and the historic Figueiredo Mansion, which you can take a tour around. Out in the lush hills, you’ll find the Manguesh Temple, while the Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church’s claim to fame is that it is home to the second-largest bell in the world.
One of the best things about an Indian sojourn is the food and Goan cuisine is a wonderful fusion of Indian and Portuguese cooking styles. Its coastal location means seafood features prominently on the menus and tiger prawns, squid and lobster are readily available. Balichão is a delicious prawn curry and the mutton xacuti is also a firm favourite.
Goa is fairly sprawling, but with some careful planning, navigating can be easy. Buses are the cheapest way to get around, although taxis (check the fare before you set off) are also in constant supply. Take a rickshaw ride for the experience and use the passenger ferries to cross rivers and estuaries.