Goa is described as 'The pearl of the orient',
'Jewel of India', 'Beach Lovers Paradise', etc. - and rightly
so, as it has something to offer all. Goa can offer beautiful
beaches, sensuous silvery sands, fabulous flora and fauna, rich
cultural heritage, captivating churches, terrific temples and
much more. So get going to Goa for an exhilarating experience
of your life...
CITIES
For administrative purposes, Goa is divided into two districts,
North Goa and South Goa with Panajim and Margao as its headquarters.
A few cities worth mentioning are listed below:
BEACHES
Beaches may be the sole criteria a tourist chooses Goa as his
destination. Goa possesses one of the finest stretches of sandy
coastline in India. The beaches in Goa lets one enjoy the sun,
sea and sand simultaneously.
In general, the beaches are clustered into two regions, north
and south Goa coastlines with Miramar and Bambolim beaches in
the middle. A few of the beaches in north Goa,
CHURCHES
Goa has a number of churches.
FORTS
Following few forts that remain today stand as mute witnesses
to the history of the days gone by.
TEMPLES
Temples in Goa are an important part of its socio-cultural life.
Due to historical reasons, the architecture varies from the
usual Hindu temples.
WILD LIFE SANCTUARIES
Flora and Fauna is well preserved in these sanctuaries. A visit
would be definitely worth it.
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