Sprats Goa. South Goa Resorts: Description, Leisure, Weather Conditions

Tatyana Solomatina

What is the beach and the resort to choose in Goa?

Good day, dear friends! I present to your attention a brief overview of Goa resorts. Some of them visited personally, about some friends told, so I allowed myself to characterize all the beaches of Goa. However, this is only my point of view, draw the conclusions yourself, information is much.

Goa is an excellent choice for a beach holiday. Here are gorgeous sandy beaches, warm, clean sea, comfortable sunny weather per season. However, all Goa beaches have their own features, and if you do not know about them in advance, rest can be spoiled thoroughly. We will talk about this in this article.

The state of Goa stretches along the sea by about 100 km. There are many beaches, some have the names of coastal settlements, but determine where one beach ends and the other begins very difficult, especially in South Goa.

Nominally divided into two parts, northern and southern. The northern part is more busy and the price here is an order of magnitude cheaper. In the south, calmer, the beaches are cleaner, but rest is more expensive. Although, of course, this is a general characteristic, there are always exceptions.

Goa - a state resort on the southwest coast of India. Goa is more than a hundred kilometers of golden beaches with coconut palm trees on the shore, these are noisy parties on and comfortable hotels on, these are old Hindu and Portuguese temples, these are bright ink in the night market and the incredible taste palette in a seafood plate, generously flavored curry ...

Goa is a state delight, where they come with whole families "for wintering" or just once visited, come back again and again.

Weather

Goa is a year-round resort, the air temperature here does not fall below +20 ° C. There are three main seasons: summer, winter and munsun (rainy season). Munzun begins in June and lasts until September, winter (tourist) lasts from the end of October to early April, summer - from May to September.

The best time for rest in Goa is considered months from October to March. The air temperature at this time varies from +21 to +32 ° C. At this time there is no stuffiness and exhausting heat that begins in April.

Hotels

In Goa, many hotels of a wide variety of categories are from luxurious hotel complexes with a huge territory in to small hostels with the only proud star in. "Stars" are very conditional and very different from European ones. In Goa, as in Thailand, most tourists stop in two or three-star hotels.

Features Hotels

Expensive Hotels with a large territory and high level of service	A huge palette of hotels - from small hostels to luxury boutique hotels. Prices For accommodation below, than in .
Most are built on the first line (no closer 250 m from the beach)	Most hotels are built across the road from the beach.
Hotels are located on distance from settlements, all infrastructure - inside hotels.	Excellent infrastructure - Next to hotels there are restaurants, shops, markets.
Beach hotels are wide (there are fenced areas), the territories are removed, there are almost no local.	Public beaches, sun beds and umbrellas paid, many local.
Entertainment outside hotel almost not.	Multiabout discos, night bars, entertainment for every taste.

Resorts

The state of Goa is divided into three parts - North, central and. They are very different from each other level of service and a set of entertainment. It is considered a respectable resort, where we rest secured Europeans; Choose budget travelers and creative youth; Central Goa combines the properties of other parts of the state and is a large transport hub: there are airport, railway station, port, bus stations.

North Goa

Large spacious beach, many nightclubs and bars, there is an interesting flea market.

The beach is spacious, there are several bars. In the evenings, parties are arranged. Rest is suitable for noisy companies and active youth. Located furthest from the airport.

Deleted from the sea by 1.5 km. Many expensive comfortable hotels. Suitable tourists with children.

Wide beach with volcanic sand, separated from the village by the river. A relatively quiet resort will suit families with children.

The oldest resort of all Goa. Suitable for any kind of rest. The beach is wide, the river flows nearby.

Popular from creative youth. Known with his nightdrops. The beaches are a few, with the stony shore.

The most famous beach of all Goa and the most popular resort. Large range of hotels

Quiet resort with expensive hotels. The beach is sandy, wide, right on it is the Portuguese Fort Aguada. Located closer to the airport.

Located between two rivers. Placing tourists mainly in the bungalow.

Calm resort with good infrastructure. Popular from Russian tourists.

Little quiet village with budget hotels and clean beach.

Little village near the airport. Very clean white sand beaches, hotels in the middle price category.

A large resort with spacious beaches and a good choice of hotels. Pacific, suitable for relaxation.

A secluded village with a very good level of service in hotels. Spacious clean beach is suitable for recreation with children.

Popular resort with good infrastructure and low cost prices.

Popular resort. Suitable for relaxing with young children. Located closest to the airport.

Resort with good infrastructure and expensive hotels. Surrounded by three sides with water.

One of the most beautiful beaches of all Goa. Located furthest from the airport. One of the most expensive resorts.

Little village with a beautiful beach. Very quiet resort, suitable solitude lovers

sights

Acquaintance from Goa tourists usually begins at Dabolim Airport, which is in the city of Vasco-da Gama. The city is named so in honor of the famous navigator-navigator. Portuguese heritage has been well preserved in this Indian state and tourists always find what to see.

There is a set of attractions in, and in. All attractions are organized by excursion routes, it is convenient to get from any corner of Goa.

For example, in Old Goa (City c) Beautiful cathedrals are preserved, the ruins of churches and narrow streets. In Panja, the capital of Goa, you must certainly wander through the old district of Fontainhas and see the architectural complex Largo-da-game. The Portuguese Forts of Aguada and Alorn - also at first places in the list of sights of Goa. Aguada Fortress is on the outskirts of the beach Kandolim - after sunny baths and bathing can be viewed on this old stronghold.

On Wednesdays and Fridays in Goa, the grandiose markets. On Friday, you need to go to Mapus to dress up and buy bright items, souvenirs, painted plates, spices, incense and many of what the soul will wish. The flea market works in Anjun - it opens every Wednesday in early morning and boils before sunset.

The largest Christian temple in Asia - Cafedry saint Catherine Cathedral (Old Goa). The relics of the Baptist of Asia, St. Francis, can be seen in the Basilica of Jesus, one of the most famous churches not only in Goa, but in all of India.

The most popular excursions in Goa - in garden Spices "Savoy" and to waterfalls. Spice plantations are not only interesting, but also very informative, and still delicious, because each tourist will definitely feed dishes generously flavored curry and fragrant herbs. Spice plantations in Goa a lot, "Savoy" is 23 km from the capital of Panji. Dudkhsagar waterfall Lifun water flows from a height of more than 300 meters! It is also called the "Milk Ocean" - for the white color of water. The waterfall is located in the eastern part of Goa, you can get to it in a few hours by bus.

In the Kotigao Reserve, you can wander through the multi-storey jungle. The reserve is located 12 km from the beach.

In Goa, many centers ayurvedawhere you can draw up your own medicinal healing program, massage and drugs based on natural ingredients.

Transport

Most tourists are renting bike And wheelcrow through the neighborhoods of the state. For lease, you will need to leave a deposit in the currency (from 60 to 200 dollars). The driver's license requires infrequently. Movement in Goa, as in all of India, chaotic, so we recommend to refresh the driving skills in advance and be extremely attentive on the roads. The gas stations on Goa almost no, gasoline can be bought from hands in roadside tents and stores (sold in conventional bottles from under the water).

Those who do not risk riding a bike in India enjoy the services taxi. Taxi is quite expensive, all areas are divided between taxi drivers. Counters almost no anyone.

Another variant of moving between the resorts of Goa - bus. This message in India is very developed, buses will be driven even to the most deaf villages. Travel in them is very cheap (from 5 to 40 rupees), they are glad to use local. The size of the board depends on the distance of the trip. The buses are old, there are no air conditioners, the windows are protected by lattices (from monkeys).

There is no direct communication between the resorts of the Goa direct message, you need to drive on the bus station (in Mapus, Panji or Margao). There are no rooms at buses, the route is written in the local language, however, the conductors and drivers loudly declare direction at stops. By the way, there are no stops in our usual understanding, the bus stops at a request anywhere. Buses movement intervals - on average 1 time in 15 minutes.

A trip on the Indian bus is like an attraction - a bright old bus rush through the jungle under Indian music, a balalarite conductor with passengers, women laugh in bright sari ...

Avtostania Goa

Souvenirs

Most souvenirs who bring tourists from trips to Goa - ethnic. Often buy Sari (national Indian women's clothing) and sharovars (spacious pants), textiles (bed linen, bedspread, towels), decorations with gems, aromatic sticks, hu. A good souvenir will be spices, a toothpaste with red pepper, natural cosmetics of the brand "Hymalaya". The figures of the deities from sandalwood and black wood are from $ 3.

Popular mutt in Milk lamb with curry, meatballs in acute yogurt, chicken in orange sauce with herbs. It is famous for the abundance of vegetarian dishes, for example, rice cakes or lentils from Curry (Dos and Samba). Vegetables are served with curry and rice.

Seafood and fish in Goa are incredibly popular. Fish is frying on fire, rushes in the dough, extinguished in yogurt with curry ... Try Mailai - these are shrimp with unchanged curry and coconut. Perfectly refreshes on the heat Drink Dhai - Prostokvash with spices. Alcohol in Goa is sold freely, there are local "moonshine" under the name "Fenia" - this is the worked cockerel juice and cashew.

Good to know

• All tourists arrive at Dubolim Airport. The flight from Moscow takes about 7.5 hours.
• Time in Goa is ahead of Moscow for 2.5 hours.
• Goa speaks on the Indian dialect of Concani, Portuguese and English.
• The sockets in Goa do not differ from the Russian.
• The currency in Goa, as well as everywhere in India - Rupee. In one rupee 100 Pais. In January 2020, 1 rupee is 87 Russian kopecks.
• From India to Russia, no more than 3 liters of alcohol per person who have reached the age of 18, up to 5 liters, can be removed to Russia.
• Thoroughly wash vegetables and fruits purchased in the markets. Drink only bottled water.

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According to the legend, the first European coming on the land of Goa - Portuguese Afonus Albuquerque - wanted to exclaim "Wow!", But choked in Portwine - so I was amazing his appearance. The colonialists immediately made the old Goa capital of Portuguese India, recognizing that the construction discovered by them is superior to the beauty of all the temples of the subordinate previously east. By the time the history of India has already numbered more than 4 thousand years. Under the oppression of Europeans, a small Indian state was located for another 400 years - until the middle of the 20th century, but at the same time he did not lose his identity, and it is difficult to imagine the land more free.

Goa go, mainly behind the beach holiday and Ayurveda - all the diseases of the big city here very quickly cure local massages and other lekari. Goa's excursion program is not hub, from local attractions are interesting to Dudhsagar's waterfall, Hamppi village with a bunch of ancient ruins, and water strings and fishing are popular from the active recreation.

Hotels and guest houses located in South Goa are considered expensive, not only on Indian standards. They are popular among secured Europeans and rich Hindus. The exact opposite is North Goa, relatively inexpensive, noisy and democratic - in the 60s. This place was chosen by Hippie and so left there. Today, in numerous villages of the North Goa, there are mainly enthusiasts from America and Europe, thanks to which these edges have become famous for the whole world.

How to get to goa

Tourist Goa began not so long ago, about 50 years ago, when on the coast of the circumference paths - on land and sea - began to arrive hippies. In the mid-1960s. Dubolim Airport has opened its doors for international travelers - the only state aircraft. Since then, Dabolim Terminal annually takes about 200 thousand tourists from Europe and Russia. Time on the way from Moscow - 7-9 hours, ticket prices - from 325 USD there and back.

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By train or bus

Some tourists get to Goa by train. To do this, you need to fly to Mumbai and there to take the train to Goa. This option is attractive for its low cost - tickets to Mumbai are usually significantly cheaper than directly to Dabolim, even considering the cost of the train ticket. The train goes 9-13 hours, check again before buying a ticket, is there a stop on the station you need. Before Goa also train from Delhi, but on the road will have to spend about 30 hours, and the savings are pretty dubious.

South Goa resorts

• Dona Paula, Bogmalo, Kolva, Benaulim, Palis, CavelosSim, Mobor, Majord.

What to try

Some tourists carefully treat Indian food, fearing the abundance of spices. However, Goa's kitchen is as much as possible and the least sharp compared with the rest of the country, so you can try it safely. However, resting in Goa, really some precautions should be observed: drinking water only from the bottle and not buy food from street vendors.

Sea gifts are a kind of business card of local cuisine. Crabs, shrimps, lobsters, mollusks, octopuses, sharks, squid, lunguhusts, etc. Grilled or in the oven, in coconut milk or semolina - the fish menu of even a small restaurant is usually quite varied. But meat, especially beef, do not like it here, and somewhere they do not know how the cow for the Hindu is a sacred animal.

Pay attention to the Indian version of Plov - Biriani. The dish is prepared from rice and meat, chicken either seafood and a rather burning taste because of the abundance of spices. By making an order, do not forget to emphasize - "Nat Spice."

Another interesting local dish is "Sizeler": the side dish and meat (or fish) are roasted on a foil or pan and lay out on the cabbage leaves. The whole secret of the original taste is in the corporate sauce, which has its own chef.

Pellets in Goa are prepared so virtuoso that they are often served as the main dish. Pallet "Paratha" bake with baked oil and sour cream, and then served with spicy vegetables with spices. Garlic or cheese "Naan" (other cakes), in turn, are inimitable complete with tomato soup.

Many Hindus adhere to the laws of Ayurveda - "science of life", according to which it is enough just to eat right in order to remain young and healthy for a long time.

Among the tourists are also popular dish "Panir Tikka" - collapsed in spices and grilled cubes of traditional cheese. Panir can be prepared and dozens of other ways, this cheese is useful and very popular in India.

Bean or lential chowder "gave" is also valued by tourists for its fragrance and a unique taste. This is a vegetarian dish seasoned with herbs and spices - daily food for most Hindus.

Most Hindu Vegetarianians, in some restaurants and cafes (especially for local) there are no meat dishes in principle, and in the art of cooking vegetables, there are no equal to local chefs. Try "Sabji" - a vegetable mixture, arched by spices.

Local desserts may seem too sweet, but they definitely cost attention. The Burgui is a very tender taste - a dairy sweet, which can include berries, coconuts, nuts, saffron, pink water and other ingredients.

Cafes and restaurants Goa

Cafes and restaurants in Goa at every step - they love and know how to cook tasty. Special popularity among tourists deserved Sheki - tiny shacks, which are built along the beaches in the tourist season. These are local fast food restaurants - there is no special choice of dishes there, but everything is cheap and tasty.

Food from Shek can be ordered directly to the beach bed, and prices in such establishments are very democratic - the soup costs about 120-150 INR, shrimps - from 400 INR, the cooked shark will cost 700-800 INR. For drinks - juices and smoothies (by the way, very tasty) - give about 100-120 INR. It may seem that the conditions for cooking in the shek are rather unsanitary, but it rarely complain about problems with the stomach. Each owner of the point values \u200b\u200bhis reputation, and rumors about non-baking shrimp and dirty plates apply along the coast very quickly.

Restaurants in Goa are pleasing to the diversity: here are literally everything - from Indian Curry to Schnights with Blood. However, it is better to give preference to local cuisine, it is best for local cooks, although the Italians with pizzerias here are also quite a lot.

The average account in the ordinary Goan restaurant is 1200-1600 INR, dinner with alcohol for two will cost from 2000 INR.

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Entertainment and attractions

Old Goa

The city of Old Goa, built by Portuguese colonizers at the beginning of the 16th century, is one of the most visited places in the state. First of all, he is famous for its architecture - throughout the centuries, Europeans built the majestic cathedrals here, which are brought to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Special attention of tourists and pilgrims is attracted by the Cathedral of St. Catherine - the largest Catholic temple in India and one of the largest in Asia. There is a chapel of a wonderful "growing" cross, which was carved by a local shepherd at 17 in .. According to the legend, the Savior's phenomenon happened on this crucifixion, after which the monks decided to erect around the cross chapel. And he miraculously increased during the construction time to the size of the Calval Cross. They say the relic is growing to this day, heals patients and executes wishes.

The Archaeological Museum of the Cathedral of St. Catherine includes the Archaeological Museum of Goa, it is located in the Church of St. Francis of Assisi. Each of the Gallery of the Museum is devoted to a separate historical period of the state. The museum is exhibited both artifacts of prehistoric times and the items of the Middle Ages and the Newest Time.

The Basilica of Merciful Jesus (Bon-Zhezosh) in Stary Goa is also the center of Catholic pilgrimage, because the power of the Spanish missionary of Francis Xavieri is kept here. For three years, conducted in the south of India, the preacher built about 40 temples, and after death was canonized and received the status of the patron of Goa.

One of the most beautiful and memorable temples of the Old Goa is the existing Church of St. Caetan. The building is renovated, so the appearance of the temple is really impressive. In it you will see a wooden platform closing the old well. According to some historians, this well is the only thing that has been preserved from the ancient Hindu temple, which once existed in this place.

Fortress facilities

As you know, Goa has long been influenced by European expansion, Portugal recognized India's sovereignty over the staff only at the end of the last century. In an effort to strengthen its positions, the colonizers built a lot of forts in Goa. Today it is a dilapidated fortress wall, but the types of tourists are opening exciting. It is strange to see the silent military cities and cannons in the neighborhood of serene beaches.

The impregnable fortress of Aguada, located on the outskirts of the beach Kandolim, is considered one of the most preserved fortress facilities in Goa. Fort was built at the beginning of the 17th century and served as a bastion against the Germans and the British. The most significant building in the fortress - the lighthouse of impressive sizes, today is no longer valid.

Fort Chapor housed the Portuguese in 1612, since the end of the 19th century it lies in the ruins. Climb to the fortress standing on the elevation, can be from the beach Vagator. In essence, it is just the remnants of the walls - sand and stones, but with fortifications there is a stunning view of the ocean. There is a tradition among tourists - to spend here last night stay in Goa.

Fort Court, erected by Portuguese in 1705, is located a few kilometers from the settlement of Aldon. He is in good condition - the best in the best of all are preserved, the headset with the coat of arms is visible above the main entrance, and quite near the Catholic altar, to which flowers and candles are still carrying. Guides tell tourists about the girl named Ursula Lancastre, who so wanted to serve as Forte, which disguised himself. After the exposure, she managed to remain unpalmed and even stayed in the fortress, going married Captain.

One of the most beautiful fortresses of Yashvantagad (Redi Fort) is located on the border of Goa and Maharashtra, not far from Paradise Beach. Fort reminds the enchanted castle - powerful banyans and fancy flowers stretch out of the boysnitis, and the fortifications are permeated with Lianami. The pristine beauty of the neighboring beach and absolute silence only enhance the overall impression of an old fairy tale.

Reserves

The largest protected zone Goa - Bhagwan Mahavir. The reserve covers an area of \u200b\u200b240 km² on the border with the state of Karnataka on the slopes of Western Gat. Bhagwan Mahavir inhabit elephants, tigers, bears, leopards, dickery, as well as a huge number of birds, reptiles and insects. The famous Dudchsagar waterfall and the Mahadeva Temple, built in the 13th century, are located on its territory. This is the most ancient of the preserved temples of the state, in February-March in it every year, Mahashivaratri - "Great Night Shiva" is celebrated annually. Those who do not sleep during the holiday, in the sacred books promised material prosperity and place in paradise.

In a small, but very popular Bandla Reserve, you can get by bus on Panji and Margao. Its area is only 8 square meters. km, but there is something to see. During the walk, you will find elephants, peacocks, boars and huge proteins, and here are dangerous predators - leopards and panthers - live in fenced territories. To see them, you need to be patient.

In the Kotigao Reserve, which is 12 km from Palolam, there are no dangerous cats, but bright tropical birds and insects live. A good trails are laid on the territory of 86 km², there are two sightseeing towers. Due to the proximity of the rivers, the vegetation here is so magnificent that sunlight with difficulty penetrates through the thickets in which the hyenas, dickerages and bears roam.

Not far from the city of Valpoy is a major reserve "Mkhada Wildlife" - the residence of Bengal Tigers, it is also known as the "Tigrin Corridor". This predator is considered to be National Animals of India. But it is not so easy to detect it in a natural area, more often their appearance in Mhadea record cameras, not people. From time to time, local authorities cast doubt on the permanent residence of Tigers in the reserve.

In the Bird Reserve "Salim Ali", which is located near Panja on Chorao Island, there are about four hundred bird species. Here it is often found kingfisher kingfisher. This little bird is a kind of symbol of Goa, it even became the logo of the popular Indian beer. This fact misleads tourists, some are even confident that this bird is called beer, and not vice versa.

A storks, ducks and herons are also resting on the swamps of the reserve. There are wizards, sacking, crocodiles, and even flying foxes.

On the Mkhadei River, there is one of the most beautiful attractions of Goa - Dudchsagar waterfall, whose waters fall from a height of 310 m.

The most active waterfall in the rainy season is most active, but it is almost impossible to get there during this period.

India remains the world leader in the production of spices. Chile, cardamom, saffron, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, mustard, turmeric, asafetide, etc. are grown here. On numerous plantations, you can not only look at how all these spices are growing, but also to treat a well-seasoned dinner, and also get an individual consultation. Ayurvedic doctor about the benefits of concrete herbs.

10 Things to do in Goa

1. Go to the reception to the Ayurvedic doctor and without tablets to cure from any disease.
2. Doing yoga on the beach and understand that chakras is not a myth.
3. Finding Shiva's head on the beach Vagator, take pictures with her and boast of less lucky.
4. Go to the Vedic astrologer and to understand, finally, its purpose.
5. Make a temporary tattoo of henna - Mehendi in front of the departure to surprise their bizarre pattern.
6. Go to the market in Arpore, learn to bargain and buy a bunch of shoes three times cheaper.
7. Order for a dinner with a sharp grill at a ridiculous price, and then try all Goan seafood.
8. Visit the Elephant Shows, see how they play football, climb on one of them and allow themselves to be water from a trunk.
9. Take up to the morning on the trance party.
10. Stroking a local cow, if not scary, and thus get the intake of sins.

Trans Parties

Goa is the birthplace of the Transe of the same name, the musical direction (it is for the sake of mega-parties here the crowds flow off from all the ends of the globe), and a blessed place, where the marijuana was first frightened by life imprisonment, and then threaten her finger and release for ten bucks.

There are official places where you can boldly come after midnight and up to the morning spinning in a wild dance (for example, Hill Top, where for the "white" entrance is free. And there are mysterious semi-faceted "party", which is unknown until the last moment: where exactly will they take place and whether they will take place at all. It all depends on whether the organizers will be able to negotiate with local authorities. But literally after a quarter of an hour after receiving permission about the exact location and time of the disco, any local child will know, not to mention the taxi drivers and sellers of Sari.

Popular excursions Goa

The following excursions are especially popular among tourists: "Gold Wasco-Da-Gama", a cruise on the "pirated" schooner "Visiting Banderlogov", a tour of Mumbai, a two-day tour of the jeeps to the abandoned city of Hampi and "Learn Goa!" - Excursion for respectable white tourists on the night crazy Goa Hippie and Revers.

It is in demand and the most famous natural landmark of the state - Dudhsagar Waterfall, as well as the excursion "Spices and Crocodiles" in the Savoy Spice Garden and a boat ride through the Cumbarhua Channel in search of these cute animals. Extremes will like the excursion "Jungle Book - 1" (a day excursion to the mountain jungle, a river alloy on bamboo roofs, lunch, riding on elephants), as well as the "Jungle Book - 2" (a two-day tour, combining the program "Jungle Books 1" With a walk to the waterfall, yoga lessons and placement in clay huts).

Goa for children

The warm sea and sandy beaches make Goa a great place to relax with children, the main thing is to choose a clean area with a developed infrastructure. In this regard, the resorts of the southern coast can be called more suitable - the northern states are much crowded than in the south.

However, the sun, the sea and sand is not a security deposit of an interesting holiday. In Goa, enough entertainment for children, including very small ones. The kids will appreciate the visits to the butterflies park in Ponda. An excellent attraction for the guys older is a walk to dolphins habitats. School children will be delighted with local reserves where rare animals and fishing birds are found. A trip to the ancient dilapidated fortress, such as Fort Aguada, can be a real adventure for any "Jack Sparrow."

The most lively and noisy among the South South South South Resorts is the flavor, the oldest and largest resort, preserving a colonial style, which is replete with fishing huts. The most crowded - central beach. The "highlight" of the flavor - the sea restaurants standing on the piles - as if the hut in the bitter legs. The kitchen is amazing here, and there is a little nightlife in the clubs "Ziggis" and "ross." Among the holidaymakers in Kolva, young people and couples prevail without children, although other categories are found.

Maggord

The most exotic resort of South Goa, local beaches are surrounded by coconut palm trees and other oscillating plants. Rest in Magger is calm, but not deprived of activity. Here you can ride aquatic "devices", play tennis, volleyball, and also taste the fish that you yourself will choose. Understand the baking, it is manufactured here on old recipes - on coconut milk.

The narrowest resort on the southern Goa, but also the most respectable. Here they love to rest the stars, politicians and oligarchs, including Bila Clinton and Paul McCartney. Still, the location of the resort is a spit with white beaches, surrounded by water from three sides. Most establishments in Mobore can be safely ranked in the Lux class.

In a sense, the "fellow" of Mobor, where the respectable public rests mainly. Here quietly, cozy, sail Dolphins to visit, you can go on a boat to the sea and taste the freshest seafood that fishermen will catch in your eyes. Tourists also have the opportunity to be given to themselves, and then order a dinner cooked from his own catch.

Palis

This resort is called the "Pearl" state. Fluffy sand, calm sea - Warm like paired milk, the abundance of palm trees framing beaches, pleasant people from all over the planet - all this makes it come back here again and again. Because of the popularity of Palolam, it is difficult for him to call secluded, but still quieter here than in the north of Goa. In addition, there is a chance to go trekking, diving, canyoning and snorkeling, and also to communicate with dolphins (however, you will have to ask for local sailors to take you to dolphins on the boat, but the inhabitants of Palolam willingly agree, for such a "chip" is their pride).

This part of the state of Goa is the most developed entertainment, dating, leisure and excursions. In the 70s, this area was called Mecca for Hippie. Those times have passed, the resort area gained a different kind, it became more comfortable, but most tourists arriving at Northern Goa - young people, loving drive, fun, saturated rest and night entertainment. Tourists differ in terms of income, but converge in the main - preferences. There are holidaymakers and older - former hippies, creative personalities and other lovers of life in motion. Join, it will be interesting and fun.

The most Russian resort in India, a joke here is called "Russian Village". And this, in fact, the truth is almost 80% of holidaymakers in Mordzhim - Russians, and some of them live here on an ongoing basis, existing at the expense of rental housing. Why is the resort so in demand with compatriots? Why not? Large and still moderately crowd sandy (without stones) Beaches, gentle, suitable for kids in the sea, warm atmosphere (here there are many married couples with crumbs), there is no fuss, excellent and inexpensive kitchen, as well as the opportunity to do windsurfing - what else is needed, To turn life in a permanent holiday?!

If you adore the party, it means that you need to go to the Arabol, which is the "epicenter" of Hippie entertainment, friki, janks and other shocking youth. Here you can see and show, and, right on the street there are different performances, arrange thematic sites, to do yoga (the local famous yoga center, by the way, belongs to one of our compatriots). The local beach is long, you can find quite secluded corners. Accommodation is a budget, mainly a bungalow. In the arabol, round-the-clock cabbage, however, drinking and dancing, and the luxury rooms will have to be sought in the neighboring resorts. However, what happens here is much more interesting.

Mandrem

The "Neighbor" Arabol is a quiet "oasis", where they rest mostly couples with crumbs and parents. Promotes some gentle entrance, no rocks and stones on the beaches, perfect cleanliness and spacious coastline. Here is a good infrastructure: there is a market, an exchange office, a pharmacy, cozy restaurants. Many tourists who arrived in Tandem are fond of meditation. If dance parties wants, head to the neighboring Anjuna or Vagator (the road along the sea will take no more than 20 minutes one way).

The top three leaders of Hippy Resorts Calangute, who once (in the 60s) leader among themselves is similar. You will not find tranquility here, but extraordinary dating, meditation, yoga, massage - even debt. There are also karate courses. However, not only relaxation sessions are famous for the Kalangut, it is also possible to "break away" on the disco, buy souvenirs (merchants at every step), and also enjoy the amazing Indian cuisine. Special comfort Do not wait - there are few hotels, the beach is not distinguished by virgin cleanliness, but the settlement in the bungalow or a guesthouse will cost moderately, and you will have a lot of money for entertainment and purchases. For young people - the most!

This resort is located in the center of Northern Goa and is primarily famous for its dance. Despite the imperfection of the local coast (stones, a steep descent into the sea, dark sand), the Vagator loves many, because it is especially beautiful, nature as if frozen in a wild state and few people. The accommodation in the resort is comfortable, in restaurants wonderfully prepare, you can dance before you fall - why not, if you are energetic, love everything unusual and want to charge bright impressions?!

Anjuna - actually "twin" Vagator. There are also not the best beaches, but fun, a lot of dancing, fun, laughter and unusual emotions. This is one of the rarely encountered Indian resorts, where you can see the Goa Trans-Party. Tourists in Anjun moderately, you can even find a secluded town on the fluffy sand. With the exception of the environment, when merchants and tourists arrive in the village, in fact, stocking souvenirs, outfits and other goods on the famous Flimarket market - the largest in Goa.

The resort is replete with married couples with heirs, because there are comfortable living conditions and there are nanny, entertaining the crumbs of different ages. Meanwhile, local bungalows and villas are no less popular than large hotels. Agiada is beautiful, cozy, good beach and you can stroll through the tropical garden, but with night entertainment, it will have to go to the neighboring resorts.

The lowest resort of Northern Goa, but this does not mean cheap. The resort has little housing, so even for renting a bamboo hut with you will be taken a decent amount. As they say, you need to pay for silence. Those who wish to enjoy the solitude, fluffy sand of an unusual dark color, a picturesque landscape and local idyll - at least debugs, the local authorities do not keep up for the rates in terms of the construction of hotels. Often, tourists who loving Ashwhem come to wisely, doing the move of a horse - live in the neighboring villages, and come here to relax on the beach. You can follow their example. Raisin beaches Ashwem - White tents with comfortable sofas, where you can enjoy Ayurveda, a massage, and in the evening - parties.

Syncuel is known for the oldest beach of Goa, who was assigned the status of the reserve. However, a revered age does not prevent the beach to always keep the "brand", for example, to offer water entertainment of the level of respectable European resorts. Want to roll like a seal, and if there is a desire to pull out the shapes and charge the drive, you can surf, snorkeling, diving, parasailing, and also play volleyball. Service in the synkoeerum is impeccable, infrastructure is impressive, but also the prices are relevant. The beach is not very wide (due to the offshore sand from under the famous sunken "river princess"), but comfortable, quiet, low. However, the experienced travelers argue that the local authorities will soon be shattered soon.

It is said that the beach in Kandolim is the most beautiful on Goa. The resort is replete with worthy hotels, shops and restaurants - more expensive than in neighboring resorts. But for such a service, it is not a pity to pay more, see yourself. Resting here is a special pleasure, because there is a chance to "meet" with dolphins. It is said that Kandolim on the atmosphere looks more like South Goa. Family couples with Chads abound, however, due to the steepness of the descent to the water, parents with small karaposes choose other villages. Raisin Kandolim - crystal purity Pond with huge red lotus flowers. The most beautiful pictures with rest are obtained in this place. Try yourself!

Baga

Baga - the "cradle" of local tourism, since it was here that in the 20s of the last century, the first vacationers arrived from other countries. True, then most of them were hippies, and now travelers of different layers and ages. It pleases the spread of the local accommodation and meals offered: you can find budget options, and luxury services. Baga is famous for its fish restaurants, as well as institutions of French and Italian cuisine. One of the brightest entertainment in the bug is a night fish barbecue, and the fish is just far from the sea. The resort is good and in terms of shopping, at least compared to its "fellow". Every Saturday - in the evenings a fair is held in the bug. It is impossible to call it the largest on Goa, but you can find exclusive souvenirs and replenish the wardrobe with colorful outfits. The beach in the bug is difficult to call a big, but a wonderful river flows around the village, in which you can also swim. Children adore her. And the parents are experienced tourists persistently advise visit one of the staff of the State of the State Tito`s nightclub, which appeared almost 45 years ago and not lost its popularity to this hour.

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South Goa is a real paradise for those who go on a journey with children. Here you will not meet informal hippies, do not hear a loud electronic music and do not feel the round-the-clock bustle that reigns in the North Goa. In this part of the Indian resort you can relax from the noise of the megapolis and enjoy a pleasant solitude on the banks of the warm Arabian Sea.

Rest with children in this part of the peninsula is not only interesting, but also safe. All local beaches are covered with light, soft to the touch, sand, for which it is pleasant to walk. Specialized workers are tirelessly monitor the cleanliness of tourist zones, so the risk to step on a bottle fragment or not a swept cigarette is zero.

Location

The territory of the South Goa is located in the central part of the west coast of India. To date, the resort covers an area of \u200b\u200b1,966 km². The coastline is washed by the calm waters of the Arabian Sea, smoothly overgoing in the endless expanses of the warm Indian Ocean. To the north of Goa is the state of Maharashtra. In the south-east, the resort borders with carnatack and a picturesque plateau, followed by the mountain chain of Sakhyadry.

Beach

There are more than ten multi-kilometer sandy beaches on the territory of the resort, the most popular of which is considered to be Palilla. For its natural beauty, silence and privacy, local residents call this place with a small paradise.

Under the impregnable walls of the medieval fort Aguada, another comfortable beach with the same name is located. Luxury five-star hotels are tested near the coastline, and the Taj tourist village is located.

One of the most prestigious tourist zones of the peninsula was recognized by the Beach "Dona Paula". In the western part of it is the official residence of the operating governor of Goa.

Climate

A comfortable subtropical climate reigns on the resort. Warm weather here keeps constantly, so you can enjoy the beach holiday on South Goa all year round. Nevertheless, tourists prefer to choose months to travel when a dry season begins on the territory of the peninsula. The optimal time for visiting this amazing place is the period from October to May. The air temperature of these days is + 30 ... + 32 ° C, and the water warms up to +26 ° C. Thanks to this, you can swim in the Arabian Sea at any time of the day.

Souvenirs and shopping

Foreign tourists bring many interesting and unusual things from India, among which graceful sari and practical pants are particularly popular. In local shops, you can cheap bright beach towels and covered with traditional Indian motives. Airy beach pareo and cotton t-shirts painted with natural dyes "Holi can be brought as a gift to relatives and friends.

An unusual and at the same time, aromatic chopsticks, a delicate fragrance of which will remind you of a wonderful journey to this amazing country.

Transport

South Goa public transport is presented by several routes of flight buses. The fare is 5 inr. In most cases, the internal space of buses is divided into two halves: male and female.

Foreign tourists prefer to move on ordinary taxis or motors. In the first case, the payment of the passage for 1 km starts from 17 INR, in the second - from 9 INR. If you want to explore the sights of the resort yourself, you can rent a bike. The daily rental of a two-wheeled vehicle will cost you at 70-100 INR.

sights

The main attraction of the resort was the legendary Old Goa - one of the ancient capitals of India, which became the administrative center of the state during the times of Portuguese colonization. A large number of architectural and religious monuments are concentrated on its territory. Including the Orthodox Cathedral of St. Catherine, famous in India Church of Francis Assisi and the majestic Basilica Bom Jesus.

Not far from the resort is the Dudhsagar waterfall of 3120 meters high. On all sides, this miracle of nature is surrounded by green thickets of centuries-old forests, against which the truly spectacular photographs are obtained.

Wildlife fans will receive aesthetic pleasure from visiting the Cotigao Reserve. If you are lucky, you can see exotic birds, agile monkeys and wild boars with your own eyes. The hunt in this part is strictly prohibited, so animals are not frightened by the presence of people. The wildest of them go to contact with a person.