Vacations in Goa
Goa is a much-featured destination on the World Tourism map. This tinyemerald covering 3702 sq km has a 105 km long coast line lapped by the Arabian Sea. Temperate climate, diverse landscapes, wide, sandy, palm-fringed beaches, clean waters and an aura of serenity attract many tourists from all over the world. Goa is best known for its beaches and most tourist attractions are centered around 4 towns namely Panaji, Margoa,Vasco and Ponda. Referred to as the 'Pearl of the East' for its breathtakingly beautiful blue beaches, sensuous silvery sands, fabulous flora and fauna, rich cultural heritage, captivating churches and terrific temples, A land of endless stretches of soft sand, nut-brown friendly people and excited busy bazaars. Plan your vacation in Goa, the land of warm blazing days and cool soothing nights, of wild rave parties and long lazy afternoon siestas.
Vacation in Goa for Beaches
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A day at a Goan beach offers you an intoxicating cocktail of sun,sand and the sea while the night promises to get you drunk on the rhythms of the waves. Beaches in Goa are not just famous in India but all across the world. These Goan beaches are so famous that many people tend to think of Goa as one big beach. Visit Goa to relax and feel the charm of Goa seeping in. |
Vacation in Goa for Temples
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There are a number of temples of Goa that attract innumerable devotees every year.It is noteworthy that when the Portuguese came into power they had tried to destroy the temples in Goa. The Saraswat Hindu Temples in Goa are the few temples that had survived the attack of Portuguese.
The simple architecture and the natural beauty are the highlights of the temples in Goa. In the early days betel nut trees, coconut groves and lakes of pure water surrounded the temples in Goa. The sanctity and purity of the temples in Goa can still be experienced.
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Vacation in Goa for Churches
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Amongst the key tourist and pilgrimage attractions in Goa are its churches. The churches in Goa stand in testimony to the strong Roman Catholic community of the former Portuguese rulers of Goa. The churches of Goa are the manmade wonders that add on to the natural beauty of the beach capital of India. The picturesque background settings add to the structural beauty of the churches in Goa. In fact while at the capital city of Goa,Panaji the church dedicated to our Lady of Immaculate Conception, and the Chapel of St. Sebastian are a must visit. The church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception is the oldest amongst the churches in Goa. |
