Goa Travel Guide
Goa’s serving UNESCO-listed, Euro-esque streets alongside hot, hot beaches. And frankly, we’re here for it. Revellers in the know will tell you the best parties left the region long ago. Yes, the wellness vibe far outweighs the hedonism in Goa. But you can still find a suitably buzzing nightlife spot, if you know where to look. And, really, you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled for your entire stay. Big cats stalk the wildlife reserves, exotic birds flit between the beach-front palms and sparkly trinkets nestle in the flea market finds.
Exploring Goa will always be well-rewarded, but you’d be forgiven for chancing upon a stellar beach and sticking to it. FOMO be damned. If you find your slice of Goa paradise, set up your beach towel and revel in it. Seafood’s served right on the beach, in places, and the dolphins come right to the shore. Goa’s that kind of place. Trek your tootsies off. Sloth on the sands. Either way, you’ll have an epic time. Of course, we’ll try our best to tempt you to the forts, rolling dunes, ancient ruins and curious nooks Goa does so well. But no-one will judge you if you opt for an air-con-cooled hour or two of heaven watching a Bollywood blockbuster instead.
Goa Travel Guide
Goa’s serving UNESCO-listed, Euro-esque streets alongside hot, hot beaches. And frankly, we’re here for it. Revellers in the know will tell you the best parties left the region long ago. Yes, the wellness vibe far outweighs the hedonism in Goa. But you can still find a suitably buzzing nightlife spot, if you know where to look. And, really, you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled for your entire stay. Big cats stalk the wildlife reserves, exotic birds flit between the beach-front palms and sparkly trinkets nestle in the flea market finds.
Exploring Goa will always be well-rewarded, but you’d be forgiven for chancing upon a stellar beach and sticking to it. FOMO be damned. If you find your slice of Goa paradise, set up your beach towel and revel in it. Seafood’s served right on the beach, in places, and the dolphins come right to the shore. Goa’s that kind of place. Trek your tootsies off. Sloth on the sands. Either way, you’ll have an epic time. Of course, we’ll try our best to tempt you to the forts, rolling dunes, ancient ruins and curious nooks Goa does so well. But no-one will judge you if you opt for an air-con-cooled hour or two of heaven watching a Bollywood blockbuster instead.
Soundtrack of the region
A day in Goa
3 course meal for 2: £13.70
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A regular cappuccino: £1.36
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A medium beer: £0.88
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One-way (Local Transport): £0.24
A day in Goa
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3 course meal for 2: £13.70
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A regular cappuccino: £1.36
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A medium beer: £0.88
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One-way (Local Transport): £0.24
Soundtrack of the region
Weather in Goa
It’s warm enough to enjoy the beach year round in Goa. But it’s worth knowing monsoon season will likely dampen your sunbathing spirit. The best time to visit Goa? March and April are hot months with minimal rainfall that see fewer visitors than December and January.
Discover the real Goa
Are the bustling beach towns catering to the globe-trotting nomads, part of the real Goa? It’s hard to say. So entrenched is the travel economy in the region’s history. Further back in time you hit a seam of Portuguese occupation that brought much to Goa’s current landscape and culture. Can the real Goa be found in the quieter villages? Best take a look.
Despite the endless ability to beach hop, Goa holidays come with chances to cram your case with market finds, flit among forts and scamper through vast hefts of wild jungle. Wildlife, wild parties and watersports sit happily alongside wellness retreats to provide a well-rounded stay, with a little colonial architecture mixed in for good measure.
Don’t worry if your tastebuds are more sensitive than most. Yes, spices abound in this slice of India, but tourism has brought its global menu to these shores. By all means, sample the lot – but do spare time for chai, a Kingfisher beer and the region’s best catch served in the shorefront shacks.
Goa’s gorgeous. And while spontaneously exploring goes a long way in the region, the hidden nooks, top places to eat and niche spots aren’t all that easy to find. Save time pondering your itinerary by making use of our inside intel. We’ll clue you in to the Goa must sees – and the places you may want to swerve.
- See & do
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Despite the endless ability to beach hop, Goa holidays come with chances to cram your case with market finds, flit among forts and scamper through vast hefts of wild jungle. Wildlife, wild parties and watersports sit happily alongside wellness retreats to provide a well-rounded stay, with a little colonial architecture mixed in for good measure.
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Don’t worry if your tastebuds are more sensitive than most. Yes, spices abound in this slice of India, but tourism has brought its global menu to these shores. By all means, sample the lot – but do spare time for chai, a Kingfisher beer and the region’s best catch served in the shorefront shacks.
- Guides & tips
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Goa’s gorgeous. And while spontaneously exploring goes a long way in the region, the hidden nooks, top places to eat and niche spots aren’t all that easy to find. Save time pondering your itinerary by making use of our inside intel. We’ll clue you in to the Goa must sees – and the places you may want to swerve.
- Map View
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More of India
A cultural and spiritual whirlwind awaits the moment you land in India. Spellbinding landscapes, incredible wildlife experiences and a chance to peer into an altogether different land. Explore hectic city streets for sensory overload or bask on Caribbean-style sands to get away from it all. Make pilgrimages to hidden temples, seek out divine spas for a dose of revitalising Ayurvedic medicine or pose in front of the Taj Mahal.
