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There are a number of places to visit in Goa. The wide variety of attractions in Goa makes it a place worth visiting. As a result, a huge number of tourists visit Goa from different parts of the world. The wide variety of tourist attractions in Goa includes churches, mansions, beaches, monuments, temples, and various other attractions. Visiting these places will provide you a wonderful experience. Let’s have a look at the various attractions of Goa.
Beaches in Goa
Holidaying in Goa is unthinkable without dropping in at the wonderful beaches. It has one of the most beautiful beaches, where you can see sandy beaches on one hand and on the other hand you can see palm trees which are lined up on either side of the beaches. Some of the most popular beaches in Goa are as follows:
- Anjuna Beach
- Baga Beach
- Calangute Beach
- Aranbol Beach
- Bogmalo Beach
- Sinquerim Beach
- Varca Beach
- Colva Beach
Caves in Goa
There are different types of caves which include both natural and man made caves. These caves are also one of the preferred tourist attractions, which are visited by a number of foreign and domestic tourists. Caves in Goa are generally of two types, that of natural caves and man-made caves. Some of the caves of Goa are as follows:
- Arvalem Caves
- Lamgau Cave
- Narve Cave
- Usgao Cave
- Aquem Cave
- Rivona Cave
Churches in Goa
The church has several towers and the roof is tiled, along with wooden rafters. The design of the church is simple and the interiors bears image of Nossa Senhora de Rozario, which is also known as Our Lady of the Rosary. The various churches in Goa are as follows:
- Se Cathedral
- The Church of St. Francis Xaviers
- The Church of the Carmelits
- The Gate of the College of St. Paul
Lakes in Goa
There are number of lakes in Goa along with fresh water springs, waterfalls, etc. These lakes are located in a serene place, away from the crowd, and are favorite tourist destination for tourists. Lakes of Goa are as follows:
- Mayem Lake
- Carambolin Lake
- Cutorium Lake
Mansions in Goa
There are number of mansions in Goa, which has a rich Portuguese influence. In fact most of the Goan mansions are reflection of the past and it also states the period of stay of the Portuguese from 1510 till 1961.The various mansions Goa are as follows:
- Big Foot
- Salvador Costa Mansion
- Dr. Pinto De Rosario Mansion
- Mascarenhas Mansion
- Colaco Mansion
Temples in Goa
Goa also has a number of temples spread across its different parts. These temples are worthy visiting during the trip to Goa. The various temples in Goa are as follows:
- Brahma Temple
- Shri Chandreswar Temple
- Shri Damodar Temple
- Mahalsa Temple
- Parshuram Temple
- Naguesh Temple
- Brahmadev Temple
- Mahaganapati Temple
Tribes in Goa
There are few ancient tribes which still exist in the region, even before the Aryans came and settled in Goa. The various tribes in Goa are as follows:
- Gowda Tribes
- Kudumbi Tribes
Monuments in Goa
Goa also has a number of monuments that attracts a lot of tourists from different parts of the world. Some of the most popular monuments of Goa are as follows:
- The Chapel of St. Francis Xavier
- Church and Convent of St. Monica
- Se Cathedral
- Convent and Church Of St. Francis of Assisi
- The Basilica of Bom Jesus
- The Aguada Fort
- Cabo da Rama
- Chapora Fort
- Mormugao Fort
- Devaki Krishna Temple
- Shri Mangesh Temple
Mosques in Goa
The mosques in Goa boast a lot of historical significance. The splendid architecture of these mosques is also a great attraction for tourists. The most popular mosques are as follows:
- Safa Masjid Goa
- Jama Masjid
Museums and Art Galleries in Goa
The various exhibits of museums and art galleries provide a deep insight into the rich history of the region. Hence, let’s have a look at the various Goa museums and art galleries:
- Museum of Goa Daman and Diu
- Museum of Christian art
- The Art Chamber
- Kerkar Art Complex
- Goa Chitra
Shopping in Goa
The appeal of shopping in Goa is such that most of the tour packages to Goa now features time allotted for shopping. Various places to shop in Goa are as follows:
- Anjuna Market
- Baga Beach Market
- Mapusa Market
- Calangute Market Square
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