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Each year thousands of visitors travel to Goa, the smallest state in India. Due to its location on India’s west coast, Goa is known for its beaches, sunsets, and ocean. While there are plenty of small, traditional villages, Goa is also home to modern cities and visitors will find a range of restaurants, shopping, and nightlife to balance out the hours spent on the sunny beaches. There is a wide range of lodgings available throughout the region, including a number of five star hotels in Goa.

The variety of Goa beaches is astounding. The more commercial beaches offer nightclubs, designer stores, spas, and even gyms. The most secluded ones seem to have never seen a human footprint. Not all beaches in Goa are safe for swimming, so make sure to do your research ahead of time. Most are named after the nearest village.

Water sports are popular at most beaches. windsurfing, jet skiing, speed boating, and parasailing are all popular. Some beaches offer opportunities to cycle along the coastline. Diving is especially popular in Goa, where the season runs from mid-October through mid-May. Diving isn’t possible between June and mid-October due to monsoon season. Dive sites can be found around Grande Island, near Vasco Da Gama and are usually twelve to sixteen meters deep. There is a teeming undersea world to attract divers, including soft and hard coral, shipwrecks, and a multitude of reef fish and other marine species. For a different look at life on the sea, check out the Naval Air Museum which features seven outdoor exhibits and a two-story building housing other models and memorabilia.

One of the more popular beaches in Goa is Palolem which is famous for its scenic views and gorgeous sunsets. Colva Beach is also a popular scenic destination. Anjuna Beach features the beautiful Albuquerque Mansion as is home to a weekly flea market. Calangute is known as the “Queen” of all Goan beaches and as a result tends to be extremely crowded during tourist season. Quieter beaches include Patnem Beach, Asvem Beach, and Morjim Beach. At Chapora Beach you’ll find the Chapora fort and a large fishing jetty. Other beaches include Mandrem, Vagator, and Baga beaches.

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