Goa is the foremost destination for holiday makers and vacationers around the world. From being a hippy idyll in the early 60’s to a hotshot beach destination, Goa has a certainly made a place for itself in the list of the top tourist destinations around the world. Take a glance at the top six reasons to go on a trip given below for your kind perusal.

Allure of Beaches

The credit behind the overseas popularity of Goa can be certainly attributed to its scenic beaches. The interface of Arabian Sea waves and golden sands is an absolute delight for a beach lover. You can either swim, indulge in water sports or spent an entire day reading your favorite book. There are several resorts, restaurants and shacks located right on the beach.

Portuguese Culture

In the 15^th and 16^th, Portuguese powers arrived in Goa through sea route and made their settlements in various parts of Goa. For those interested in Portugese art and culture, Old Goa is a perfect place replete with old churches and cathedrals built in the 15^th and 16^th century. Also villages like Vasco, Ponda and Chandor have several Portuguese style heritage homes such as Menezes Braganza House and Sola Souto Maior.

Sea Food

Goan food is extremely famous for its spices and flavors used in the preparation. Rice and fish are the staple diet of Goan people and most of their food is prepared with the use of coconuts and coconut oil. Since Goa is largely inhabited by Catholic people, their cuisines include seafood, chicken, beef and  pork dishes. Feni is the most popular Goan drink made up of cashew nuts.

Sun Burn Festival

A perfect amalgam of food, music, entertainment and shopping, Sunburn Festival is an electronic dance party held at Candolim Beach, Goa. Ranked as the 9^th best festival in the world by CNN, the festival has multiple stages where artists play simultaneously.

Wildlife

A large chunk of land in Goa is occupied by forests and wildlife species and in order to protect them from poaching and extinction. There are a total of 5 wildlife sanctuaries in India- Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, Mollem National Park and Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary.

River Cruise

For those interested in seeing aquatic life of Goa, river cruises is the best option available. It is one of the major factors that gives a boost to tourism in Goa. There are  several river cruise trips organized by Goa Tourism Development Corporation Limited (GTDC) which include Sunset Cruise, Sundown Cruise, Backwater Thrills, Full Moon Cruise, Pearl of the Orient and Dolby Fantasy Cruise.

Admin

Hari Sharma is a Travel Writer with a keen interest in writing about incredible destinations. His write-ups are detailed and comprising of all relevant details that could accommodate. All write-ups are written after thorough research with a blend of creative writing that will make you travel along.