Goa is a state in India, it is India’s smallest state by area and the fourth smallest by population. Located in West India in the region known as the Konkan, it is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and by Karnataka to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its western coast. Panaji is the state’s capital, while Vasco da Gama is the largest city. Goa has a unique mix of native and Portuguese cultures and architecture that attracts an estimated 2.5 million visitors each year (including about 400,000 foreign tourists).
- Forts in Goa
- Fort Aguada:
- Terekhol Fort:
- Fort Anjediva:
- Chapora Fort:
- Beaches of Goa
- Anjuna:
- Arambol:
- Baga:
- Benaulim:
- Bogmalo Beach:
- Calangute:
- Candolim Beach:
- Carmona:
- Cavelossim:
- Chapora Beach:
- Dona Paula:
- Miramar, Panaji:
- Palolem Beach:
- Sinquerim:
- Vagator:
- Varca:
Fort Aguada and its lighthouse is a well-preserved seventeenth-century Portuguese fort standing in Goa, India, on Sinquerim Beach, overlooking the Arabian Sea.
Terekhol fort, also called Tiracol fort, is a fort in Goa, India. Located on the northern tip of Goa at the mouth of Terekhol river.
Fort Anjediva, built on the Anjadip Island, off the coast of the Indian state of Karnataka but under the administrative jurisdiction of the Indian state of Goa, was once under Portuguese rule.
The Chapora Fort occupies an important position which, in every direction commanded distant approaches.
Anjuna is world famous for its trance parties held on the beach during the tourist season.
Arambol beach is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Goa, amongst many other popular locations including Vagator, Anjuna and Palolem.
Baga Beach is a popular beach and tourist destination in North Goa, India.
Benaulim is a beach town in little south of Margao – Goa, India.
Bogmalo is a small beach-side village in Goa, India.
Calangute is the largest in north Goa, visited by thousands of domestic and international tourists alike.
The Candolim Beach is one tourist destination that is far from the madding crowds of the other beaches in the Beach Capital of India Goa.
Carmona is a village located in the Salcette district of South Goa.
Cavelossimis a well known beach at the southernmost tip of the Salcete beach stretch that starts from Majorda in the north to Cavelossim in the south.
Chapora Beach is a coastal village at Chapora River estuary lying alongside a beach stretch in North Goa that is around 10 km from Mapusa, a City in Northern Goa.
Dona Paula located on the beautiful and famous sea stretch that spans from Panjim, Miramar and Dona Paula is a very famous area frequented by both Indian and Foreign Tourists.
Miramar, Panaji is the nearest beach to the Goan capital and unarguably the most visited beach of Goa.
Palolem Beach is largely unspoiled and is inhabited by both local fishermen and by foreign tourists who live in shacks along the shore or in the main village itself.
Sinquerim is a village famous for its beautiful beach.
Vagator Beach has dramatic red cliffs looking down on the shore and two fresh water springs within a stone’s throw of the sea.
Varca is a census town in South Goa district in the Indian state of Goa. Varca is renowned for it beaches, hence it has become a popular destination for tourists.
Ref:wikipedia.org
Satellite view of Goa, India.
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