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 Goa is spread over an area of 3,702 km˛. Most of Goa is a part of the coastal country
known as the Konkan.
With the rule of the Portuguese for over 450 years and the consequential influence of the Latin culture, Goa presents a somewhat different picture to the foreign visitor than any other part of the country. The state of Goa is famous for its excellent beaches, churches, and temples. The Bom Jesus cathedral is another famous attraction in Goa. The Fort Aguada too is a major tourist attraction. Recently a Wax Museum on Indian history, culture and heritage has also opened in Old Goa.
One reason to visit Goa is its beaches. About 77 miles (125 KM) of the coast line is
dotted with beaches. These beaches are divided into North Goa and South Goa Beaches. The further north or south you go, the more isolated the beaches get. However, if one is looking for people, then one can visit some of the more popular beaches like Baga and Anjuna. These beaches are lined with shacks that provide fresh Goan cuisine which is famous for its rich variety of fish dishes cooked with elaborate recipes. Some shacks arrange special events to attract more customers.
February heralds a carnival at Goa. For three days and nights the streets come alive with colour. Held in mid February the weeklong event is a time for lively processions, floats, the strumming of guitars, graceful dances and of non-stop festivity. One of the more famous of the Indian Carnivals the Goa Festival is a complete sell out in terms of tourism capacities.
Beaches, food, music and drinks are not the only things that Goa has to it. Goa's wildlife sanctuaries boast of more than 1512 documented species of plants, over
275 species of birds, over 48 kinds of animals and over 60 genera of reptiles. |
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