If you ask any common man of India, that what is so special in Goa, he would quickly answer that Goa beaches are just awesome and actually he is very correct with this answer. The beaches of Goa are quite popular not only in India but its popularity has attracted tourists from abroad too from many years. The city of Goa has a special charm and it gives you the feel of province and exotic and at the same time highly refreshing indeed. The small charming towns are really very attractive. In Goa, you will find something for almost everyone starting from fishing villages to churches too. Some of the popular parts of Goa include:
Dona Paula: It is a spot very popular in Goa. The name of this sport comes from Dona Paula de Menzes, the daughter of a viceroy of the colonial India. She felt in love madly with a Gaspar Dias, who was a mere fisherman of Goa. When she was denied of permission of marrying her lover, she committed suicide by jumping from a cliff and today Dona Paula symbolizes the essence of Goa and tells the tale of an unhappy love story.
Mapusa: Mapusa is basically the market center of Goa. It is a very small town and it basically supplies commodities for daily requirements to the nearby areas. You can actually see the ancient tradition of Goa, in this main market which is generally held on Fridays only. Some of the popular beaches of Goa include Anjuna and Chapora and Mapusa falls on the route to it so it is quite easily accessible. Also the Kansarpal-Kalbadevi temple which is nearly 800 years old, is located 14kms away from Mapusa and is worth visiting.
Margao: Popularly known as the cultural capital of the city it is one of the busiest towns in Goa. You can actually see the preserved Portuguese culture in this place.
Vasco Da Gama: This is located at a distance of 29kms southeast from Panjim, which is the capital of the city. This is a cosmopolitan city and is one of the busiest port in western India.
Goa is one of the hottest honeymoon tourist Spot in India due to its beaches, water sport, night life, and other activities
The beaches are crowded and not very clean.
Beggars, very dodgy police and fat tattoooed men selling cocaine
Goa has a sinister feel to it , constantly you are being watched or followed. If you wear a bikini you will find local men standing over you gauping.
It is home to the worst of india’s police, the worst drug dealing mafia, the worst type of foreign tourist (many with a taste for children).
Goa caters to the lowest common denominator.
Hey Jan, looks like you had a bad experience.. My experience was quite different though
Goa is the best and very beautiful tourist place. My experience in Goa is very good. There are many interesting and attractive places in Goa to see. Not one place which i like most but there are many places which are very beautiful. Beaches, churches, forts, palaces and temples are the places to see in Goa