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10) 2BR Spacious Villa W/ Wi-Fi +Kitchen
Entire Home Calangute, Goa, India
2 reviews (2)
USD
45
per night
ONDAS DO MAR PHASE-1 STANDARD AC ROOMS
Private Room Calangute, Goa, India
USD
21
per night
JOSEPHINE VILLA - PORTUGUESE HOUSE - GOA
Entire Home Acoi Village, Goa, India
3 reviews (3)
USD
308
per night
60) 2 BR Apt Ground Floor @ Baga (203)
Entire Home Baga, Goa, India
2 reviews (2)
50
USD
44
per night
SHOWSTOPPER BOUTIQUE APARTMENTS KAMAT
Entire Home Bardez, Goa, India
USD
46
per night
2BR Family & Friends Villa California
Entire Home Candolim, Goa, India
2 reviews (2)
USD
62
per night
51) Pvt Apt Alor Grande Modern + WiFi
Entire Home Candolim, Goa, India
2 reviews (2)
37
USD
32
per night
07) 1 Bed Apartment CDB Resort Calangute
Entire Home Calangute, Goa, India
3 reviews (3)
25
USD
23
per night
39) 1 BR Apartment @ CDB Resort w/ WiFi
Entire Home Calangute, Goa, India
2 reviews (2)
22
USD
19
per night
Casablanca, Sky Luxury villa -Sea facing
Entire Home Dabolim, Goa, India
USD
450
per night
Modern& Beautiful Apartment 1102, Siolim
Entire Home Siolim, Goa, India
USD
25
per night
Apartment near the beach with A/C
Entire Home Betalbatim, Goa, India
USD
30
per night
2BR Garden+Pool+WiFi Villa 10 Candolim
Entire Home Candolim, Goa, India
1 review (1)
USD
54
per night
Cozy Colonial Cottage near Vagator
Entire Home Assagao, Goa, India
USD
36
per night
Cozy A/C apartment near the beach
Entire Home Betalbatim, Goa, India
2 reviews (2)
USD
30
per night
Amazing cozy room in a resort Candolim
Private Room Candolim, Goa, India
1 review (1)
USD
30
per night
5 MINUTES BEACH WALK VILLA
Entire Home Calangute, Goa, India
USD
69
per night
47) Grace Villa, Spacious 3 Bedroom Priv
Entire Home Saligao, Goa, India
2 reviews (2)
74
USD
64
per night
4 B/R Sea Resort Beach Villa Cavelossim
Entire Home Cavelossim, Goa, India
1 review (1)
USD
198
per night
18) 2BR Regal Palms Calangute Apt + WiFi
Entire Home Calangute, Goa, India
1 review (1)
USD
48
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.