The holiday hub of the country, Goa is divided into two districts: North Goa with the headquarter, Panjim and South Goa with the headquarter at Margao. 

South Goa is the southern part of Goa, with the stretch of white sand and rolling waves of the Arabian sea. The top 5 beaches in South Goa are aligned in rows of tall coconut and palm trees, giving a perfect landscape forming an incredible view of the combination of white sand, blue sky, and green tall trees.

The South Goa beaches are the cleanest and least crowded compared to North Goa beaches. Most of the beaches have arrangements of shacks with great eateries, serving authentic Goan dishes and western food.

There are many hidden and famous beaches in South Goa. I am going to share the best of all, Below is the list of the top 5 beaches in South Goa.

What are the Best Beaches in South Goa?

Misha Beach Shack: This is a small shack, but is an amazing choice in terms of delicious food. They have a lot of varieties of seafood, Goan cuisine, prawns, and crab. This is like a hidden gem in Varca beach. I am 

Farm House Bar & Bistro: This is an open-air restaurant with a beautiful view of the Arabian sea just in front. You can choose the fish for yourself and they will cook for you.

Caravela: This is inside the luxurious Resort Ramada. They serve the best food and are only open on the night for dinner. 

Serene Varca Beach, South Goa

Benaulim Beach

Benaulim beach is one of the most charming beaches in Goa, located around 41 kilometers from Panjim city. This evergreen beach is full of greenery as much as it has an Arabian sea shoreline. 

Benaulim beach is known as the fishing beach as the fishing trawlers are all over the beach. This clean beach with white sand is almost hidden from the crowd, unlike the northern beaches. The weather is tropical, the same as the rest of Goa. Summer is hot, winter is pleasant and heavy monsoons.

You will find yourself in a peaceful, relaxed, and calm between nature on this captivating beach. You can spend a smoothing and rejuvenating holiday here, away from the noise and crowd.

There is also Hindu mythology about this beach, an arrow, which was shot by Lord Vishnu was landed here, and the original name of the beach was Banavli, which means arrow. Later the name was changed by the Portuguese to Benaulim.

During the weekends, especially nights, the beach gets crowded. People come here to witness an incredible sunset and spend a memorable evening with loved ones and friends.

What are the restaurants and Shacks in Benaulim Beach?

Lobster Shack: This shack is actually a part of Taj Exotica and is very famous for seafood. The serving and the ambiance of the restaurant are outstanding. You need to enter inside the Taj Exotica Resort to reach here. You will have an amazing experience here. Although the restaurant is a bit costly, still it's worth it.

Popeye's Corner: You will get delicious and flavorful North Indian and Chinese cuisine here, but the ambiance is not so good. It looks like a roadside fast food center. But the dishes are really mouthwatering and worth trying and also the rates are reasonable.

How is the Nightlife in Benaulim Beach?

The nights in Benaulim are pretty exciting, there are plenty of things to do, be it hookah, mocktails, cocktails, hard drinks, live performances, or good music.

Pedro's Benaulim: An amazing place with great ambiance and delicious food. The staff is attentive and cheerful. There is an open dance floor and live performances every Saturday. The margaritas here are just wonderful.

The Red Ginger: As the name Red Ginger, the interior of the restaurant is decorated with warm red and fancy designs. The Red Ginger is situated just in the center of Colva. They serve delectable sushi in South Goa.

Shopping at Benaulim Beach

Yes, you can do shopping also here at Benaulim Beach. Shopping of Jewelry made of seashells, hippie style dresses, home decor, fridge magnets, etc. The prices are very reasonable after asking for discounts.

Fisherman's with their Boats in Benaulim Beach, South Goa

Palolem Beach

Palolem Beach is one of the most gorgeous beaches of south Goa and is especially famous among foreigners. The beach is around 40 minutes drive from Margao. The beach is naturally stunning with rocks covered by the tall trees on one end of the beach, embracing the view of Palolem beach. Palolem is less crowded and is one of the best beaches among couples. 

The beach looks semi-circular and is only a mile long. There are many shacks and restaurant options around the beach. This small beach offers natural attractiveness along with the party vibes after evening.

There are numerous water sports activities available on this beach, so if you are interested you can opt for that, or else if you don't like water activities, you can book one of the shacks and enjoy. The shacks in the Palolem are quite luxurious and satisfactory. You can just sit and watch the magnificent natural scene along the shoreline of the beautiful Arabian sea. 

What are the water sports activities on Palolem Beach?

Paddling: Paddling is a very common activity on Palolem beach. If you know how to paddle a boat, then you can take part in this water activity. There will be professional helpers to help and take care of.

Paragliding: Another fun activity option available here for adults is Paragliding. To experience an amazing view of Palolem and around the beach, you can go paragliding. For safety purposes, they will provide a parachute and a professionally trained helper.

Water Scooter: Another famous water activity here is water scooter, almost the same as kayaking, as you will glide through the water without paddling as there will be a motor engine for that.

What are the Clubs and Restaurants near Palolem Beach?

Silent Noise Disco:  Out of all of the attractions, Silent Noise Disco is the most famous one, which is just a few steps away from Palolem beach. The club is very famous for the headphone parties for adults. There are different colors assigned to each station so that your friends would know what music are you on. The charges are between 800 to 1000 INR per person. This would be a different experience than a normal club, that you must try.

The Olive Room:  This is a modern-style restaurant that offers pizzas. Actually, this is a renowned pizza restaurant. They serve veg, non-veg, and seafood as well. The Olive Room is open from 11 AM to 11 PM.

Havana, Cuba Bar:  This is a beachfront seafood restaurant, just in front of Palolem beach. They also offer amazing options of Goan, North Indian, as well as international cuisines. You can enjoy your time here with loud music, good food, and the stunning scene in front of you.

Cafe Del Mar: This cafe is just at the center of Palolem beach. With the beachfront view, you can have delicious seafood, prawns, and Goan dishes. 

Capturing the beautiful sunset in Palolem Beach, South Goa

Agonda Beach

This universal beach is an ideal beach for people looking for relaxing, sunbathe, swim, and spend time with their friends & family. The Agonda beach is best for couples, they will enjoy some privacy on this beach. The beautiful white sand with colorful shacks gives an amazing vibe on this beach. The cool breeze from the sea and bright Sun offer the perfect habitat to spend your time on Agonda beach.

Agonda beach is famous for turtle nesting hundreds of Olive Ridley Turtles lay eggs between November and April.

The rolling waves of the Arabian sea touching the sand of the shore passionately, surrounded by the lush greenery of tall palm and coconut trees are the most captivating scene to oversee.

Agonda beach is one of the cleanest beaches of Goa, less crowded and very clean. This is the best beach to relax in peace, watching the waves coming towards you. There are black-colored big rocks on the sides of the beach in one corner. In the early mornings, dolphins come to the rocks. If you wish to witness these amazing creatures, you may try to reach there early morning.

There are plenty of cozy shacks just in front of the seashore, serving a variety of cuisines. They supply the umbrella and the beach bed if you want to take it. Other than relaxing you can go for water sport activities. If you are interested, professional trainers are available to train you like surfing and jet skiing.

The nights in Agonda Beach are also pretty good and amazing. All shacks will switch on the colorful decorated lights, play good music along the shoreline of the beach. This is an incredible experience to have.

What are the Activities to do at Agonda Beach?

Surfing: If you know surfing, the Agonda beach shows the perfect waves to enjoy surfing. You can try surfing here.

Kayaking: You can enjoy kayaking in the seawater of Agonda beach. You can paddle on your own in the kayaking to the surroundings and explore.

Banana ride: You can also try the banana ride, on a giant banana boat tied to the motorboat. This is really fun water activity. You will surely enjoy this one.

Cruise: You can also opt for a cruise ride to have an amazing view of the beach. The cruise goes slowly away from the beach, till the middle of the sea, from where you will be able to see the stunning view of sunset on one side and on the other side, white beach creating the scenic beauty with tall coconut and palm trees.

What are the places to eat on Agonda Beach?

Sea Breeze: This is an amazing shack, bright in color, serves good and delicious food. They have good varieties of Asian and Goan dishes. 

Mandala Cafe: The cafe is good serving all types of authentic cuisines, local as well as international, and that too at a very reasonable expense. You will have a pleasurable meal here with good staff.

Duck and Chill Restaurant and Beach Hut: The restaurant itself gives the Goan vibe. They serve good varieties of seafood, Indian and International cuisines.

Blissful morning in Agonda Beach, South Goa

Colva Beach

Colva beach is the oldest and the most popular beach among the Indians. The Beach is 6 kilometers from Margao. This vacation spot for visitors stretches for almost 2.5 kilometers. The sand is white and the water is clear, is an amazing and perfect spot to relax and sunbathe. 

The awesome blue waves of the sea and a gorgeous sunset is the reason tourists from all over comes to this beach. In fact, the Colva beach was the prime vacation spot for the Britishers and Portuguese. You will find the huts and hotels old-style here around the beach. These are from that time.

This beach is quite famous among the rich folk of society. They choose this beach to buy homes or villas in beachside, Goa.

The coconut tree plantation is stretched from Bogmalo to Cabo de Rama Fort. You can plan to come here for a relaxing and rejuvenating holiday in solitude. The beach, tall trees, and the breeze are just perfect for quality time here.

There are also many options for water sports activities if you want, you can opt for that also.

The Colva beach has a number of cafes and shacks to try. 

What are the places to eat on Colva Beach?

The Madras Cafe: Famous for the European dishes and amazing cocktails, this cafe is nearby Our Ladu Marry Church. They have a delicious and a special Goa flavor in their dishes.

Leda Balcao: They serve amazing seafood with special style finger food items. You can try pineapple salsa and prawns here.

Shacks at Colva Beach, South Goa

I hope this helps you in planning your next trip to South Goa. Let us know if you need any help.

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Are you planning to Work From Goa?

Today I am going to share our experiences of a new trend among travel lovers that is, Work while Traveling - Workation.

In today's world of the New Normal (that is COVID still around), with no offices, no going out, and have a considerable amount of outdoor parties with friends and colleagues, a vacation along with your work, has now become a new way to inspire and motivate ourselves.

With the emerging digital world and remote working, people have started realizing that they can balance work along with exploring new places.

It is not that we were not traveling enough after taking off from our offices. But this time we wanted a relaxing break from the same monotonous work from home life without any worries of office leaves.

So after a discussion with our friends, we along with two more couples have decided to plan for a workation trip. We were so excited about this trip and started planning for the same. Staying in Goa for longer and that too with friends is something that drives all of us in enthusiastic mode.

Below are the reasons why a workation?

Workation gives more time than a normal holiday to travel and explore. You can live like a local, get to know more about the place, and relish more without any tension of office leaves and time constraints.  

The majority of us enjoy an ideal combination of work and vacation. Imagine you working in any cafe enjoying a cool breeze having your booze. Also, you have enough time to explore, pre and post-working hours every day, without compromising your day-to-day work. Isn't it amazing!

Why Goa for Workation?

The most difficult decision for us was to choose a pleasing destination for a workation and after a lot of pondering we decided Goa as our destination. 

You can sit and work watching the beach! Gazing the small and large waves while working and sipping your chilled beer as you work - feels like a dream! Well, this is possible in Goa! :)

Beaches, greenery, peace beside the seashore, party on weekends, are a few merits of Goa. We had visited Goa earlier but for like 3-4 days (You can read Trip to Goa - A Complete Travel Guide in case if you are planning for a short trip), which were not enough for exploring the whole place. There is a lot to see in this paradise of natural beauty. Now we had the opportunity to explore many unseen beaches, amazing cafes - mornings bistros, the greenery of South Goa.

Also, Goa has good internet connectivity which is the mandatory requirement for a workation without any hassle. Another thing to be considered is the accommodation in Goa and there is plenty of option available both in North and South Goa from which you can choose your stay having all the luxury and amenities along with relaxing ambiance. 

Where to Stay in Goa for Workation? 

Accommodation is a very important aspect when going for a workation. You need a place where you are comfortable enough to spend a longer time. Other than infrastructure, there should be the fulfillment of all of the amenities needed for setting up your workstation. 

We started searching for the best place to crash that can meet the necessary criteria. let us see what are they-

The expense of Stay: Thinking about the budget is the first crucial point because it is not just a few days trip, it is a 15-20 days stay. We wanted an economical range for our stay.

Food and Inclusions: The next important part is food or availability of kitchen, cooking essentials, staff for cleaning. Health and hygiene play a very important role these days.

Internet and Power backup: Availability of Power and internet is the next mandatory check. We needed a 24 hours power supply with high-speed wifi, which should be sufficient enough to connect office conference calls and meetings.

Connectivity: We needed a well-connected area all way. The area from where we can get beach view, along with that medical shops, general store shop, grocery, etc.

Airbnb Option

The most feasible and convenient option is Airbnb especially for a stay of longer duration. This is the best option for medium to low-budget travelers. They have options with good value for money and may give discounts if you are looking for a longer duration.

Also, you will get a kitchen to cook for yourself with all the basic equipment. After searching a lot and checking options everywhere, in hotels, apartments, we finally got this wonderful deal in Airbnb. 

We wanted to cover both North Goa and South Goa in 15 days. So we choose our stay right in the heart of Goa, Dona Paula, which is close to Panjim and has many hidden unseen beaches like Bambolim beach, Miramar Beach, Dona Paula jetty. We could actually see the beach from our stay. We took a 3-BHK apartment named Curly Coelho's Cottage for our stay, It has a kitchen, a big beautifully decorated hall, dining area, and a balcony with the sea view.

Beautiful Curly Coelho's Cottage in Dona Paula via Airbnb

There is a husband-wife couple as helper/cook, who was very nice and kind to us. They used to come every day for room service and cleaning. We had hired them to cook lunch and dinner for us. Also, they took care of our daily grocery needs which is a great help during our stay.

Medium Range Resorts & Hotels

There are many options for medium-range hotels in Goa. But there will be no kitchen in hotels, unlike Airbnb. Although you will get proper power backup, wifi, personal space, room service, you can order food and services from the staff if required. Few hotels and resorts also may provide discounts if you are staying for longer.

If you are ok to eat outside every day for 15-20 days, then you can opt for this option also. Make sure it has all your requirements fulfilled.

Luxury Resorts & Hotels

We also have the option of a top-class, lavish stay in Goa if money is not concerned. Hotels like Taj Fort Aguada Goa, The Leela Goa, Marriot Resort and Spa, ITC Grand, etc. They are full of facilities, 24 hours backup of power and high-speed internet, easy and private access to the beach, beautiful surroundings, and mouthwatering food.

This will cost much for 15-20 days, but if it fits your budget, don't give it a second thought.

Beach Cottages & Huts

Beach cottages will be very easily accessible to the beaches but I would not recommend staying for longer because they will have only basic amenities, usually small and not luxurious. We stayed for one night in a beach cottage in South Goa - Saxony Garden Resort.

The hospitality was good, the cottage was basic, a good option for weekends but not for a workation.

Saxony Garden Resort, Agonda

What is the Best Location for Workation stay in Goa?

You will get a lot of accommodation options in North Goa and South Goa and even in the center part i.e. the city of Goa.

North Goa: North Goa is more crowded as compared to other parts of Goa. The reason is that there are a lot of famous Beaches in line plus the North Goa is the party spot of Goa considering the number of clubs there. You can plan to stay in this part of Goa if you want to work during the day and want the party and nightlife after the evening. 

South Goa: South Goa is totally different from North Goa. You will get peaceful and much quieter beaches in South Goa. There is a calmness on the beaches of south Goa may be because of fewer people. If you want a feeling of peace with nature and some privacy with your family and friends, you can plan your stay in South Goa.

Center part of Goa: You can even stay at the center of Goa like in Panaji or Dona Paula. You can easily reach North Goa within 25-30 Minutes. Also, you can visit nearby churches and the Fontainhas area on weekdays.

How to spend working weekdays in Goa?

You can go for a morning or evening walk on the beachside.

You can even go out for an English breakfast in nearby cafes or any famous bistro hub. In case you are planning to stay in old Goa, I would recommend for morning breakfast visit Perfect Cup. They serve delicious breakfast and it's very close to Miramar beach so after a morning walk in Miramar Beach you can grab your morning breakfast here.

Perfect Cup Cafe near Miramar Beach

You can visit the nearby churches and explore local streets in Old Goa which is famously known as Fontainhas. You can read Fontainhas, Goa - Ultimate Travel Guide to know more about this beautiful place.

If you want, you can work watching the seaside on the beach, sipping your coffee.

Work scene at a cafe overlooking the beach near Dona Paula Jetty

You can go and enjoy your evening tea/coffee while watching the sunset on a nearby beach.

Beautiful Sunset at Sinquerim Beach

After office hours, You can plan for Casino because anyway casino's entry is after 7 PM.

If you stayed in North Goa or the Center part of Goa, you can plan a one-night 2 day trip to South Goa. South Goa has lots of beaches and places to see, which cannot be covered in a day, you need at least two days to cover everything. So you can plan an overnight stay over a beach cottage and enjoy your weekend morning just in front of the sea. You can do swimming in the morning if you want to.

On one of the weekends, you can plan a tour to North Goa. You can revel on Baga beach and cover the beautiful beaches of North Goa. Try some water sports in Vagator beach. Also, If you are fond of historical places you can visit Aguada Fort and Chapoda Fort in North Goa.

You can plan for Dhudsagar waterfalls for a day. 

You can spend your day in the beach shack and relax enjoying the beach vibe, watching the sunset.

You can have a city tour of Goa and explore Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary around Mandovi river.

How did we spend our Workation?

Our workation trip was adventurous, exciting, and very delightful. We were planning for this for like months. It took lots of planning and research to accomplish this workation. We were confused about our stay because if accommodation is good, rest everything would be sorted. We searched lots of options in North Goa and South Goa, checked our requirements, and finally decided on a cottage in Dona Paula.

The Dona Paula jetty was just within walkable distance. The place got truly famous after the Bollywood movie "Singham", a famous fighting scene of the movie was shot here. Another beach just 10 minutes distance was Miramar Beach, which is also quite famous among locals for morning and evening walks.

We started most of the weekdays with homemade breakfast and refreshing juices that we cook ourselves. And some days our cook prepared breakfast for us.

Breakfast scenes

We explored many exquisite and captivating beaches like Bambolim beach, Sirdao beach which was less crowded. Going to these beaches after office hours and enjoying the sunset was the best part of our whole trip. Truly the experience was incredible and memorable. I think we would never have visited these beaches if we were not staying in Dona Paula.

Lots of seashells in Bambolim Beach

While exploring, we got to know about this really amazing and very beautifully decorated restaurant Sea Shell Restaurant, located just on the edge of Sirdao beach. Both beaches Bambolim and Sirdao are famous for millions of seashells. We collected and brought a lot of seashells from the shore of these beaches. That was really an awesome experience.

Sea Shells Restaurant near Sirdao Beach

We spent one of our weekends in South Goa and that was an incredible experience for a lifetime. We choose to go to South Goa on our bikes and the route to South Goa is really beautiful, It is filled with lush green palm trees and stunning views. I must say we were lucky that we choose to drive and went or else we would have missed this greenery element of Goa.

On our way to South Goa

Also, we covered North Goa, Beaches of North Goa, Para road, which got famous after the movie 'Dear Zindagi'. 

The time that we spent is really rememberable, we are so satisfied and we truly enjoyed these 15 days to the fullest. It was one of the most rejuvenating trips. Enjoying a trip without worries about office leaves was really a distinct experience, we all should plan a workation at least once.

This was our experience of 15 days at Goa Workation.

I hope you liked it and hope it helps you to plan your workation in Goa. If you need any kind of help or guidance please contact us or put your message in the comment section.

Thank you for Reading!

Love

Goa!

Colorful houses!

Red, Yellow, Blue, Green street, Fontainhas it is!

Colorful Old Latin Quarter of Goa with unique Aura!

If you know Goa only for Beaches, Sea and Sand, loud music, and party, you have to revisit Goa to discover the colorful Fontainhas.

Goa's Latin Quarter, Fontainhas is located in Goa's capital Panjim, which is in the mid of the hustling city. Fontainhas was recognized as a Heritage zone by UNESCO in the year 1984.

Goa was ruled by many kingdoms in history like Hindus, Muslims, Portuguese. But the Portuguese ruled Goa for around 450 years and this is the reason Goa is heavily influenced by that culture in terms of culture, cuisine, even art, and architecture.

The word Fontainhas was emanated from 'Fonte Phoenix', meaning Fontain Phoenix. A water reservoir was built by the Portuguese here. It can still be seen in the location, before Maruti Temple, near the Mala area.

Colorfully painted walls in Fontainhas, Goa

What is the History of Fontainhas?

Fontainhas was founded by a Portuguese man Antonio Joao de Sequeira in the late 18th century and he utilized this land for coconut plantation. Later the Portuguese Government's headquarter shifted to Panjim due to an endemic in Goa in 1800. Because of that, the entire area was transformed into residential houses for the Government officials.

These Portuguese houses and cottages are built in very unique and colonial architecture. The short-height cottages have colorful fluorescent paintings. Even the Portuguese names of the narrow and smallish streets can still be traced from history.

Fun Fact #1

Few of the names of the Portuguese streets have interesting stories behind like, 

Rua 31 de Janeiro, named after the independence of Portugal from Spain on 31 January 1640. 

18 June Road, was named after 1946 when the end of the Portuguese revolution started in the country.

Loved this beautiful colored wall in Fontainhas, Goa

Architecture in Fontainhas

Fontainhas has colorful hues of red yellow blue and green offering a charming colonial showcase. The distinct design of houses and windows, convoluted design of railings,  designed roofs and tiles, are some of the glimpses of Fontainhas.

You can see almost in every Portugal house there is a special and attractive style nameplate, hand-painted ceramic tiles, illustrated in colorful artwork. There is a verandah in almost every Portugal house.

Portuguese used to paint their houses every year, and the same culture has been followed even now. The government spends on paintings and reviving these colorful houses every year after the monsoon.

You will see the rooster in many of the houses here. There is a red well with two roosters sitting in two red pillars, inside the lanes of Fontainhas. The area is very appealing to take memorable photographs. Even these days people come here to take pre-wedding shots. 

FunFact #2

In Portuguese, the roosters are for good luck. It signifies integrity, honesty, trust and brings good luck to those who put them in their homes.

Portugal House in Fontainhas, Goa

What are the Places to Visit in Fontainhas?

1. Fundacao Oriente Art Gallery

Fundacao Oriente is an amazing art center inside Fontainhas, with built-in Portuguese style with an Indo touch in its architecture. This is a hidden gem that has some stunning paintings of a well-known Goan painter, Antonio Xavier Trindade.

There is a beautiful collection of around 140 paintings in landscape and portrait inside Fundaco Oriente. You will find some stunning paintings that instantly grab your attention.

Time To Visit: 10 AM to 5 PM, closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.

Fontainhas, Goa

2. Chapel of St. Sebastian

This popular Chapel is dedicated to St. Sebastian and is very famous among the tourists in Goa. This was built in the year 1818. 

The church is whitewashed and looks beautiful in contrast to the nearby colorful houses and lanes. There is a small nave with a small gallery along with a staircase leading to the choir. The Christ's eyes are open in the crucifix, which is rear. The local people believe that there is a magical power in the church which helps good people and punish the bad ones.

Time To Visit: 9.30 AM to 1 PM and 4.30 PM to 6 PM, every day.

Chapel of St. Sebastian in Fontainhas, Goa

3. The Church Of Our Lady Of Immaculate Conception

This sparkling white church is one of the best Churches in North Goa. The main entry is above the ground floor, after passing through the zigzag stairs. The architecture has an amazing Portuguese style with Goan touch.

The top area is in the form of a crown, you can go inside the hall and offer your prayer and adore the beautiful work of architecture. You can take your photographs and spend some time here.

Time To Visit: 9 AM to 12.30 PM and 3.30 PM to 7.30 PM

The Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception in Fontainhas, Goa

What are the Best Cafes in Fontainhas?

DESBUE - European Fusion: This amazing cafe is just near Saint Sabastain Chapel La Maison. They serve amazing Mediterranean, European,  Fusion varieties with great service.

La Maison Fontainhas, Goa

Viva Panjim: This is near Mary Immaculate High School on 31'st January Road. The cafe gives a rustic vibe and serves delicious Indian, Seafood, Portuguese, and Asian cuisine.

Bombay Coffee Roasters: This is a cute little cozy cafe with great coffee. You must try the coffee here.

Cremeux Cafe & Bistro: This is an amazing cafe, we had lunch here. Amazing service and superb food. You can try this one.

The Caravela Cafe & Bistro: This hidden gem in the colorful roads of Fontainhas, Goa serves awesome food and lovely coffee.

You can even do shopping here in Fontainhas. Explore this place on foot. You will find amazing places and cafes to sit, eat and spend some time.

Fontainhas has become very popular these days and many tourists started including this place in their travel itinerary. Spend some time in the colorful lanes and streets of Fontainhas if you are visiting Goa.

In case if you are planning a trip to Goa, we have covered the complete day-wise itinerary in another blog Trip to Goa - A Complete Travel Guide, do check out.

Hope you liked the information we shared on Fontainhas.

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Love

Goa is all about the beach, though it is very greenery, the first image that comes to our mind is the Beach. So this blog is all about beaches. 

Goa is one of the most popular destinations among tourists in India and the reason is that Goa offers one of the most beautiful beaches in India. Based on the type of beaches and the surrounding, Goa can be split into two sections North Goa and South Goa.

Recently we have visited Goa in and out. We stayed in Goa for like 15-20 days. We covered almost everything in Goa. North Goa, South Goa, and the Old City of Goa. Today we are going to cover the top 5 beaches of North Goa so that it will be easy for you to decide which ones to choose.

North Goa is famous for its lively beaches and parties that's why it is known as the party capital of India. Numerous domestic and foreign tourists visit every year to experience the vibrant and atmospheric beauty of Goa.

Also if you love doing water activities like jet skiing, Parasailing, etc, North Goa beaches are best to enjoy these activities as there are plenty of options and we don't need to do any pre-booking for it.

Given there are many beaches in North Goa, it's really very difficult to cover all of them in 3-4 days so we are listing out our top 5 beaches that you can include in your itinerary.

1. Sinquerim Beach

Sinquerim Beach is one of the best beaches in North Goa sharing the same shoreline of Baga, Calangute, and Candolim. Sinquerim has an amazing quality of sand with clean water. You can try swimming or go inside the water if you want to. Sinquerim beach has a remarkable shoreline and is recognized among visitors worldwide. Another reason for the demand for Sinquerim beach is because the Sunburn festival used to happen on Candolim beach which is next to Sinquerim beach every year in December month till 2012 and then later it got shifted to Vagator Beach. 

The Next main cause of the fame of Sinquerim Beach is the Aguada Fort, which is just next to Sinquerim.

This beach is easily accessible from Taj Fort Aguada, So if you want to enjoy the perfect sea view from your hotel you can have your stay in this beautiful Taj property.

Sinquerim is full of good restaurants and shacks. Clubs like Sinq Night club, Love Passion Karma (LPK), Tuscany Gardens are the nearest attractions. Though you need to change your beach dress to a club dress especially for girls.

Sinq Night Club - If you get a chance, you can visit this chilled vibe nightclub and have an enjoyable party experience. The floors are colorful, the music will be loud and you will get a perfect place to show your moves on the dance floor. 

Love Passion Karma - This is the most famous disc pub, also known by the name LPK, is another stunning waterfront club open at the backdoor of a Portuguese church, rendering a perfect station for the party animals in Goa. I personally recommend you to visit this club if you are in Goa. 

You can have amazing and crazy LPK shooters, dance with your friends or romance with your partner in the riverside, or just take a long walk across the beautifully decorated and lightened LPK above the glimmering water.

Sinquerim Beach, North Goa

2. Vagator Beach

Vagator Beach is also one of the best beaches not only among Indians but also among international visitors. You will get an enthusiastic vibe and definitely an experience for a lifetime here. Vagator beach has a wholesome offering of water sports, sightseeing, and shopping.

There is a separate place for parking, in line with the stalls of the local hippie culture market and food.

Below are some popular water sports activities available in Vagator Beach.

Parasailing - Parasailing is the most famous water sport here. The fee is starting from 1000 INR.

Jet Ski - After taking a small training session, you can enjoy the ocean waves over a Jetski. The price starts with 500 INR.

Dolphin sighting - Watching this majestic mammal would be a lifetime experience over the Arabian sea. So here one can take a motorboat ride, which is easily available at the beach.

Bumper ride - This is a fun activity. The passengers sit in a small boat called the Bumper, which is driven by a speed boat. When the bumper runs over the waves of the Arabian sea, you will get this wondrous feeling of flying with waves. The charge is around 400 INR.

Shacks and Cafes nearby

Curlies Bar and Restaurant - You can check out this amazing cafe which serves great Goa-style food, nightclub ambiance, cocktails, and everything along the sandy shore of Beach.

Cafe Lilliput - Cafe Lilliput is one of the famous and old shacks in Goa. They offer an amazing fusion of Goan and European food and have a good DJ arrangement.

Boom Shack - This is another popular shack, with an amazing beach view, good food, and drinks. You can also sit here and enjoy your day on Vagator beach.

Vagator Beach, North Goa

3. Baga Beach

Baga Beach in North Goa is a world-famous beach. It has clear water and its sand is white with the fascinating breeze that flows across the tall palm trees gives an outstanding and stunning view. The coastal lines of  Baga, Sinquerim, and Candolim beach are the same. This heaven beach is a very lively beach that remains awake the entire night. You will see impressive loud music from almost all of the shacks where you can party all night.

The beach has a fine organized vehicle parking area, which is well managed by the government authorities. You will enjoy your time at Baga beach. The beach gets really crowded after evening as many tourists come to party here. To reach Baga beach you have to cross a lane, which is famous by the name Titos lane. You will find lots of shops, clubs, bars, cafes in this lane. The lane gets more crowded at night. Below are a few spots you can cover nearby:

Cafe Mambos: This is a famous club among party lovers on Tito's lane. The loud electrifying music and the dance floor is its specialty. You can come to this nightclub if you are in the mood of dancing. It is a proper disco club with drinks and dance. 

Arpora Saturday Night Flea Market: This Saturday night market is really famous for the handloom items, hippie style dresses, pieces of jewelry, ornaments, spices and there is a lot in this market. Sometimes there are live shows going on in this market. If you have some time after Baga, try to come to this market but it is only open on Saturday.

Baga Beach, North Goa

4. Anjuna Beach    

Anjuna beach is located on the west coast of Goa. Anjuna beach is one of the most pleasing beaches in North Goa. The hippie culture was started first in Anjuna beach in the year 1950 and since that time, Anjuna beach has gained the popularity of local as well as international tourists. The beach is stretched over the Arabian sea where the Northen end offers exciting water sports and the Southen end is full of rocky projections.

The sunrise and sunset in Anjuna beach offer an amazing and spectacular picturesque view. The white sand of the beach mixing with the blue sky forms an unbeatable combination. If you are visiting North Goa, you should definitely spend one of the evenings here to witness the amazing beauty of nature on Anjuna beach.

Got to experience the live music by some couple of music artists

Another famous and important section is the shopping/ Flea Market near Anjuna beach. There are a lot of stalls and the flea market from where you can buy antiques and hippie-style clothes and ornaments. You can bargain and buy lots of stuff here.

You can try below water activities:

Parasailing: You can try parasailing in Anjuna beach. You will witness a beautiful view from the sky.

Bumpy banana ride: Bumpy banana ride is another fun adventure here in Anjuna beach. After reading the proper guidelines and safety measures, you can try this amazing ride on Anjuna beach.

Other than water activities, you will find amazing cafes and shacks in Anjuna beach to spend quality time with your friends and family.

Curlies: Curlies is one of the oldest and most popular beach shacks in Goa. The superior design of interior and a satisfactory selection of food and drinks. Curlies beach shack has a great ambiance, with a uniquely stylish way of seating arrangements facing towards the mesmerizing scenery of the beach. This is a must-visit place if you wish to have a groovy and dancing party.

If you wish you can come to this exotic place at night and make your night even more memorable.

Club Cabana: Club Cabana is located at the top of Arpora hill. This place is popular among many visitors and couples. Club Cabana offers amazing ambiance, good and affordable food. You can come and visit this nightclub if you are near Anjuna beach.

Shiva Valley: If you are looking for a party spot, with some loud trance and numerous cuisines under one roof, near Anjuna, this is your place. You can visit here for drinks, a party, and a dance.

Anjuna Beach, North Goa

5. Arambol Beach

Arambol Beach is one of the most secluded beaches than others in Goa. This beach is less crowded and a peaceful beach. If you want to spend some solitary time with yourself and your people, you can come to Arambol beach. You can spend your day in silence, with lesser public near you and a much cleaner seashore, the evenings and nights are vibrant though.

Open shacks and open-air events are the specialties of this beach. The beach is famous as the venue for live music events and evening parties. The beach sponsors cultural events as well.

Other than this, you can also enjoy water sports activities like Parasailing, Jetski, Surfing, Bumper ride, Banana ride. Since the beach is newer with comparatively less crowded, you may get the water activities at cheaper rates than other beaches. But you have to bargain for that.

You will find many shacks here to spend your time on this beach.

Arambol Beach, North Goa

Important Tips:

1. Try to avoid visiting any beach during the rainy season since Goa experiences heavy rainfall.

2. There are parking facilities available on every beach, park your vehicle accordingly to avoid any trouble.

3. Do not go far while swimming on the beach as the Arabian sea holds wild waves.

4. Wear a comfortable dress to enjoy your moments on the beach.

5. Do not throw plastics or waste garbage in the sea. If we keep our beach clean, we will enjoy the seashore clean.

I hope this blog has given you the complete overview of the top five beaches in North Goa. In case you are planning to travel to Goa, we have covered day wise itinerary plan in another blog Trip to Goa - A Complete Travel Guide

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Happiness is a day at the beach.

The sky above, sand below, peace within.

An Ocean breeze puts a mind at ease.

Welcome back, guys! Wondering about the quotes on the beach. It's because this story is all about Beach. Beach with the flavor of both calm spirit and roar party mood, is only possible at one place in India and that is Goa. 

This holiday trip to Goa is going to be the most relaxing and delightful trip. If you are ready to enjoy a relaxing vacation surrounded by serene beauty and greenery, palm trees, and sandy adventure, we are here to share our experiences with you, along with the guidance tips to make your trip smooth.

Let us take you through all the beautiful destinations in Goa that you can include in your trip plan.

Shacks in Goa Beach

About Goa

Goa is the smallest state of India, located on the western coastline along the Arabian sea. This coastal part is known as Konkan. It is believed that Vasco-Da Gama discovered and recognized Goa in the year 1543. Goa was ruled by Portugals for around 450 years and was declared as an independent state of India in 1987.

Goa's capital is Panaji and the local public speaks the Konkani language here.

Goa is world-famous for being the most visited tourists spot. It can be considered as the hub of varieties of alcohols and that too at lower prices. Feni is well-known liquor, made from cashews, is only produced in Goa and you will find this alcohol only in Goa.

Goa is full of original and natural beauty. The unique culture and interesting deep history of Goa make it even more attractive. The Goan lifestyle, astounding beaches, and adventure sports are the few reasons why Goa is so famous.

Fun Fact #1:

You must be surprised to know that Goa is World known for beaches but it is one-third(1/3rd) covered with forest.

Vagator Beach, North Goa

When To Visit Goa?

Goa sees a tropical climate that is summers are really hot, the Winters are mild and the Monsoon is heavy. The peak tourist season begins from November to February. This is the season when people from all over the world land at this amazing spot to enjoy their vacations and to work on their tan lines. The mild winter in Goa gives the perfect atmosphere to stay around the beaches, enjoy the windy breeze, that too without getting cold or roasted by the burning sun.

The best season to experience the beauty of Goa is in the winters. This is the season when Goa is full of cultural events, parties, and has festive vibes. You will have a great beach experience with a cool breeze even during the day. 

Goa in summers from March to June is really hot. The high temperature along with high humidity is really not a good combination and will not give a good Goa experience. You will find most of the tourist attractions closed. Also, you may not find any shacks on the beaches. Although the hotels will be cheaper in this season due to less number of visitors.

The Rainy season starts from July to October and it is also a very good time to plan your trip to Goa but you might miss the water sports activities and few beaches due to rain.

You will find amazing picturesque scenic greenery all around Goa. The plantations and trees along the sides of the road, make a delightful route to ride your bike this time. But be careful of the slippery roads.

You can still find pocket-friendly hotels and also less crowded Goa than the festive season. I personally recommend this time of the year for Goa. In fact, we visited in the month of October and we pretty enjoyed Goa. But you can't miss the festive vibe of Goa.

Fun Fact #2: Goa is the smallest state of India, and has the highest per capita income in India.

Beautiful Sinquerim Beach Goa

How to Reach Goa?

This holiday paradise destination, Goa is very well connected via Airway, Roadway, Railway, and even Seaway with not only Indian cities but also across the world.

Airway: The most easier and time-saving way is definitely by taking a direct flight to Goa. Dabolim Airport in Goa handles both domestic and international flights.

All the flights arriving from major cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata land in terminal 1 of the airport. The airport is around 26 kilometers from the Panaji capital. You can directly book a taxi to your hotel/motel. 

Railway: The other convenient and also comfortable mode to reach Goa is by catching a Train directly to Goa. Goa has two main railway stations: Madgoan station and Vasco-da-Gama station. Goa railway has remarkably good connectivity with different cities. You will enjoy this journey because of the gorgeous landscapes of Western Ghat. But this may take time, a day or half to reach Goa.

Roadway: If you choose to reach Goa by road, you will find two major highways connecting to Goa. The highways are well maintained. You can drive your own car or book a bus to Goa. You can book a Volvo bus from Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, and other major cities to reach your destination.

Seaway: If you are ready for the thrill and unusual way to reach Goa, you have an option to reach here by sea. This is not a very known route but yes there is an option to take a cruise from Mumbai to Goa which will route you through the sides of Goa and Maharashtra coasts. Reach Mumbai directly via flight and catch a cruise. We will definitely opt for this option next time because it seems like some serious fun and adventure.

Since Goa is a tourist destination, the taxi or cab you take from the airport or railway station, or bus stand may charge you more than normal per Kilometer charge.

Note: You cannot book any cab from Ola or Uber in Goa. The best option is to rent a bike or car which is more convenient and budget-friendly. One can easily find the bike/car rental shops around your stay.

Where To Stay in Goa?

This could be a tricky decision, Goa might look small but there is a lot to cover here. Every direction has lots of good places, be it North Goa or South Goa or Old Goa (city). For a 3-4 day trip, I would recommend booking a hotel/ lodge in North Goa. Calangute and Candolim area would be good for picking your accommodation so that you can easily reach out to the beaches.

If you are planning to stay longer in Goa, it's better to plan your stay in South Goa and North Goa respectively, and explore both places independently. I will share the details of our trip plan to South Goa in our next blog post.

There are many options to stay in Goa. You have some good luxury hotels and private resorts like Taj Vivanta, Trident, The Leela, etc. Apart from luxury hotels, there is plenty of budget and pocket-friendly hotels where you can plan for your stay. 

You can also opt for the options from Airbnb. We booked our stay in an Airbnb.

Tip: Read the reviews before booking any stay. If planning Goa Trip on peak days, make sure you book your hotel in advance.

What to do first after reaching Goa?

After landing in Goa and reaching your hotel, you can take a rest for some time if you are tired, and then you can go out to check the options of a rented bike or car. This is the first thing you need to do because taking a taxi every time would be costlier and it's not a good option. 

You will easily get a rented vehicle nearby your stay, you can check with your hotel staff usually they will help you out in getting the rented bike/car, if not then locals are the best to guide you. You can arrange a bike or car for yourself, based on per day charge, till the time of your stay.

The cost for renting Scooty is around 400/-INR and for bullet lovers, it's 700/- INR You can always bargain to get the best deal.

Once you have your vehicle, you are ready for your 4 days mesmerizing trip in North Goa.

What are the Best Places to Visit in North Goa?

I have compiled the day-wise itinerary for you so that you can cover most of North Goa and don't miss out on anything

Day 1: Aguada Fort -> Sinquerim Beach -> Lunch in Shacks -> Night in Baga Beach & Party

Day 2: Breakfast at Artjuna cafe -> Water sports in Anjuna Beach -> Lunch at Curlies cafe -> Chapora Fort for sunset view -> Thalassa Restaurant for dinner.

Day 3: Fontainhas -> Lunch at Cremeux cafe -> San Sabastian Church in Fontainhas -> Basilica Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral (if interested) -> Night in Casino.

Day 4: Check-out from your hotel -> Back to your home

Note: In case you wondering to select out of many beaches in North Goa, Have covered it in detail in another blog Top 5 Beaches in North Goa.

Aguada Fort

Aguada Fort is a massive and majestic fort in Goa, with a marvelous and breath-taking view. This historical fort was built by the Portuguese in order to defend and guard themselves against Marathas and Dutch. The fort and its lighthouse are one of the most visited places in Goa. 

Aguada fort is situated at the verge of the Arabian sea, facing Sinquerium beach, offering a mesmerizing view.

A part of this fort was converted into a jail. However, this jail is closed for the visitors to see. Inside the Aguada jail, there is a statue that represents the freedom fighters of Goa. On 18th June every year, a small ceremony is conducted in the respect of freedom fighters and to salute them.

Aguada fort has a four-storied Asia's oldest lighthouse, built-in 1864. The lighthouse furnishes a marvelous landscape to the Fort. There is a curve staircase, which will lead you to the top of Fort and this is where you should see the view. This is actually a sunset view place if time permits you can come during the evening to this place.

Time to visit: 9.30 AM to 6 PM

Entry Fee: Free entry

Location: Located beside Sinquerim Beach

Places to view:  Lighthouse

                          Aguada Jail

                          St. Lawrence church

Aguada Fort, Goa

Sinquerim Beach 

Sinquerim beach is one of the finest and secluded beach in North Goa and is located very close to Aguada Fort. The vibe of this beach is really pleasant as it is one of the cleanest beach among other North Goa beaches. Sinquerim has an excellent quality of sand and has clear water.

You can try swimming or go inside the water if you want to. Sinquerim beach has a marvelous shoreline and is famous among tourists worldwide.The beach is just beside Aguada Fort. Once you reach here and enjoy the seashore, you can go to one of the shacks and enjoy drinks and food. 

Lunch in Shacks 

After so much travel you might feel hungry so there are few good shacks available here like Tony's shack, Big Blue shack Bar which serve decent sea food and Indian cusine where you can have your lunch and relax for some time. 

Note: This beach is easily accessible from Taj Fort Aguada, So if you want to enjoy the perfect sea view from your hotel you can have your stay in this beautiful Taj property.

Sinquerim Beach, North Goa

Baga Beach

Baga Beach is one of the most popular beach in North Goa among many visitors due to large number of clubs and pubs are available here. 

The beach has clear and white sand with the mesmerizing breeze that keeps playing and rolling across the tall palm trees gives an amazing spectacle to view.

The beach shares its coastal lines from Sinquerim and Candolim beach. This paradise beach is the most lively beach that stays awake the whole night. You can indulge in water sports activities here if you love to do so.

At night the view of the beach is completely different as loud music from almost all of the shacks make you feel dancing, so you can grab your seat in any shack and enjoy the cool breaze with a chilled beer.

Baga Beach, North Goa

Tito's Lane 

Tito's Lane is the most iconic lane of North Goa, You will find a number of clubs, pubs, restaurants, and many streetside vendors and souvenir shops here. 

This lane is full of crowd so be prepared and park your vehicle before entering this lane so you don't spend much time in traffic. This lane is best enjoyed by taking a walk and enjoying the goa nightlife vibe.

Mambo's Cafe & Club

This is a club for party lovers. You can come to this nightclub if you are in the mood of dancing. It is a proper disco club with drinks and dance. The club will be really crowded. You will find the huge crowd in and around this club. You can definitely add this club to your list to spend one of the nights while your stay in Goa. But remember the club would be really packed.

Artjuna Cafe

This is a unique and trendy place to go for breakfast. This cafe is set in an old Portuguese house enclosed by a beautiful garden. 

This is an outdoor restaurant with a gorgeous art gallery, shopping area, play station, workshop space, and lots more activities. It's a worth visiting garden restaurant with a lively and positive environment.

You can enjoy healthy and delicious food in Artjuna. Enjoy with your friends and family. This is open all day. You will be impressed by seeing its menu itself, they have Contemporary, European and many options. 

Do try out one of the dish here, Humshuka=Classic Hummus + Fresh Shakshuka its too good :)

Artjuna Cafe on the way to Anjuna Beach

Anjuna Beach

Anjuna beach is one of the best beaches of North Goa in terms of cleanliness, It is situated on the west coastline of the Arabian sea. The white sand, mixing with the blue sea brings an invincible view. Anjuna is the perfect beach to spend with friends and family. Other than relaxing at the seaside, water sport is the next adventure you should try.

Parasailing: You should try parasailing in Anjuna beach. You can't miss watching Aguada fort from the sky.

Bumpy banana ride: This is another fun adventure. After taking proper guidance and safety, you can try this amazing ride on Anjuna beach.

Anjuna Beach, North Goa

Curlies Beach Shack

Curlies is one of the oldest and most popular beach shacks in Goa. The superior design of interior and a satisfactory selection of food and drinks. Curlies beach shack has a great ambiance, with a uniquely stylish way of seating arrangements facing towards the mesmerizing scenery of the beach. This is a must-visit place if you wish to have a groovy and dancing party.

If you wish you can come to this exotic place at night and make your night even more memorable.

Chapora Fort

Chapora Fort is an amazing place to visit. The fort lies at the edge of river Chapora and is just 700 meters away from Vagator beach. The fort is encircled by its abrupt walls, Vagator beach, Chapora river, and the blue Ocean gives an unforgettable view.  

This fort was built for military purposes by the Portuguese, during the war between Marathas and Portuguese. Earlier the trail to reach the fort is not in good condition but now proper roads and trails are made for the visitors. To reach to the top of Chapora fort one has to do a small trek. 

You can come here during the sunset time and live your moment here, its just incredible. This fort became very popular after it got featured in one of the very famous bollywood movie "Dil Chahta Hai". Many visitors come here to recreate the scene shown in the movie. If you are a photography lover this place is heaven for you.

Thalassa 

This extremely popular, open-air restaurant is located at the edge of Vagator. A perfect place for dinner with friends, family, or partners. The Mediterranean and Greek cuisine just next to the exquisite Arabian sea is the very reason why this place is so popular.

The music will be good, the food is authentic. The cheesecake is a must-try here. I personally felt this place was a bit costlier.

Searching for empty tables as it is difficult to find sitting due to huge crowd

Fontainhas

Fontainhas, Goa's Latin Quarter, is a must-visit place in Goa, located in Panjim. After covering the coastline's beaches and waves in Goa, this would be a completely different experience. 

The colorful old Portuguese houses, which are now converted into restaurants and cafes. The small lanes across the streets. This is a must-visit place. Take a walking experience of this place, try out some bakery dishes. We will share more detail about the streets of Fontainhas in a different blog. 

Time: 3-4 hours

Fee: It's free of cost

Spot: Street of Fontainhas, St. Sabastian Church (Christ's figure has a wide-open eye, which is unique), The Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church

The Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Old Goa

Lunch at Cremeux in Fontainhas

After spending your time in Fontainhas, you can try lunch at this amazing place where we did, Cremeux. We were so tired and hungry after walking into the streets of Fontainhas. You will find many options of cafes and good restaurants in Fontainhas but we had a really good experience at Cremeux, we really enjoyed the food here.

Bom Basilica Church and Se Cathedral Church

After your lunch, if you have time and want to explore more in Old Goa, You can go to C'Cathoderal Church and Bom Basilica Church. Both churches are at the same location. These churches are really famous in Goa.

Make sure to reach there before 4.30 - 5 PM. Because the entry is closed after 5 PM. But the way to reach these churches is spectacular. You would see a glimpse of the greenery of Goa here.

Bom Basilica Church - This Roman Catholic Church, is one of the oldest churches in Goa and is recognized as World Heritage by UNESCO. It is around 10 KM from Panjim and is famous worldwide. The architecture, art gallery, and the construction of the church show the craftwork of the Portuguese. 

After your visit to the old Goa. You should spend your night in one of the Casinos. This is a must experience in Goa. The different options of Casino in Mandovi river will attract you anyway.

Bom Basilica Church, Old Goa

Casino

Your Goa trip won't be complete if you don't include casino in your itinerary. Spend one night in one of the Casinos and have an experience, you might win some cash, you never know. We went to Deltin Royal Casino. We made our booking online, If you to plan to do so you can also book from their offical website.

There was unlimited food, drinks, live performances, and Game options.You can reach here by 8 PM and have a great evening and night. We tried our luck and won around 5 thousand in the casino and really had a fun evening.

Time: 3-4 hours 

Cost: 3000/- INR Entry Fee(Includes Food & Drinks) + 1500/- INR (Chips if Interested in Playing)

FunFact #3: You could see the floating casinos in Goa, it is because the casino in Indian Land was prohibited. Later only three states were allowed for casinos, Goa, Daman, and Sikkim. 

Deltin Royale Casino, Old Goa

It's going to be your last day in North Goa. If you have more days left, I would suggest you see the other side of Goa, that is South Goa. If you have at least 2-3 more days in Goa, search for a hotel or Airbnb in South Goa and give your time there.

North Goa is more of parties, clubs, music, dancing, and the crowd. South Goa is something completely different experience. You will feel peace, calm, positive vibes on the silent shore of the sea. I am going to cover South Goa in the coming blogs.

You can relax on your last day and check out from your hotel.

Latest Covid-19 Travel Guidelines in Goa?

Due to a new variant of coronavirus 'Omicron' which cause a scare, the state government has revised its travel guidelines for both domestic and international visitors:

For Domestic Travellers: All travelers need to carry a negative RT-PCR test done within not more than 72 hours or If you are fully vaccinated then do carry a vaccination certificate. In case if you are traveling from Kerala then you are subject to an additional 5 days of quarantine and you will have to undergo another RT-PCR test at the end of 5 days.

For International Travellers: Travelers who are coming from high-risk countries such as South Africa, China, Hong Kong, Brazil, United Kingdom, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, New Zealand, and Singapore have to follow the below protocol: 

1. On arrival at the airport, Traveler has to go for the Covid test and has to wait for the test result at the airport only. 

2. If the test is negative you will be advised to go for a 7 day home quarantine. 

3. If the test report is positive then the traveler is sent to an isolation facility and treated as per the standard protocols.

Note: For the latest and updated travel guidelines do check out the official government site.

If you are traveling via road need to show a vaccination certificate at Goa border check-post

Tips and Important Points to keep in Mind in Goa

1. Do not drink and drive in Goa. The police are really active especially during the night hours and peak days in Goa.

2. Keep a photo identity with you, in case of any emergency.

3. You may need to submit any identity to the vehicle lender, remember to take it back after returning the vehicle.

4. Wear a comfortable beach dress while going to the beach.

5. Take extra sunscreen, sunglasses, and a scarf (especially girls).

6. You can do shopping in the market, available outside almost every beach, you can do bargaining.

7. Do not swim till very far on the beach. The waves of the Arabian sea are tricky and sometimes really high.

8. Try to maintain cleanliness around you. Do not throw plastics or garbage into the sea. If we keep them clean, they look clean and beautiful to us.

I hope you enjoyed this blog and will plan your trip to Goa soon. We will be posting a few more blogs on Goa to cover each and every part of Goa. If you have any queries, please post in the comment section.

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