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Grand Goa Exotica |
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Goa tourist places are perfect place for sightseeing tour. Every corner of this tropical paradise displays a fine blend of traditional and modern aspects of life. On one hand you have the most alluring natural charms where as on the other hand you have an excellent array of architectural masterpieces, which are dotted in various towns of the state. |
| Ancestral Goa Museum/Big Foot |
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Ancestral Goa museum, also known as Big Foot in Loutolim is around 10 km from Margao. The museum showcases large life size statues and structures depicting culture and tradition of rural Goa. |
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Chapora Fort |
At a distance of approximately 12 km from Mapusa lies the Fort of Chapora. This fort was also made famous by the hindi bollywood movie Dil Chahata Hai which was shot here. |
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| Anjuna Beach |
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Jagged laterite boulders welcome you to the land of Goan rave. The coconut plantation roof and plethora of restaurants and food joints offering sumptuous lip smacking sea food delicacies |
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Fort Aguada |
The grand fort of Aguada was constructed in 1612 in order to prevent the entry of ships into the river Mandovi thus protecting old Goa from enemy attacks. |
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| The Baga Beach |
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The baga beach is sandwiched between the two bigger cousins, the candolim beach and the calangut beach. The beach is somewhat smaller in size but is definitely cleaner and more relaxed. |
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Calangute Beach |
The Calangute Beach, located around 17 km from Bardez, is famous for being the first beach to inculcate the hippie culture in the 60's and 70's. |
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| Candolim Beach |
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Parasailing, Water skiing as well as various other adventure sports activities can be undertaken at the Candolim beach and the facilities, training as well as expertise is readily available. |
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Chapora Beach |
The Chapora Beach lies amongst some of the most well known places in Goa and that maybe exactly the reason why it has been reclusive for such a long time and neglected by general tourists. |
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| Colva Beach |
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Colva is one beach which has almost everything to offer for everyone in the family, great food for the elders and shopping and carnival or festive atmosphere for the ladies. |
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Dona Paula Beach |
This exquisite seashore delight located to the south of Miramar is a small atoll knoll. The long stretches of silver white sand on Dona Paula, promises its visitors a gala time. |
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| Majorda Beach |
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The natural beauty, clean environs, multitude of water sports, great food & drink make this a perfect sea shore to spend the day. The beach also boasts of it's own share of history and mythology. |
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Miramar Beach |
The River Mandovi traverses the lands of Goa and finally descends into the great Arabian Sea forming a marvelous spectacle. The Miramar beach is a silent spectator to this beautiful union. |
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| Morjim Beach |
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Situated near the mouth of Zuari River, which joins the Arabian Sea, the Morjim Beach is known for its natural beauty sans any commercialization. |
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Savoi Plantation |
Goa, with its exotic beaches, churches and pulsating nightlife has a lot more to offer. The spice plantation in rural Goa claims to use organic methods of cultivation and farming. |
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| Vagator Beach |
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Vagator Beach is the northernmost beach of bardez taluka, goa. It is located on the opposite bank of the chapora river from morjim in pernem. The Vagator Beach has something, which very few beaches can boast of - its beautiful silver sandy stretch has huge red cliffs overlooking it. |
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Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary |
The Molem village of Goa plays host to the largest wildlife sanctuary in the state. The Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, home to a host of wild animals viz. spotted deer, Indian bison etc. |
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| Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary |
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Covering an area of approx 1.8 sq km, the Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is located on the Chorao islands. Named after the world famous ornithologist, the park is located on a beautiful island. |
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Basilica de Bom Jesus |
It is one of the most important attractions of Goa. The Basilica was constructed in 1605 and is world famous for housing the tomb and mortal remains of St Francis Xavier. |
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| Church and Monastery of St Augustine |
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The Se Cathedral was created in the year 1517 by the famous eight Franciscan friars who have a prestigious neighbor towards its west where the Convent of St. Francis of Assisi is located. |
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Church of Our Lady of Immaculate |
Goan churches are well known for a strange amalgamation of Indian and Portuguese architecture. The Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception is an imposing building situated right at the main square. |
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| Royal Chapel of Saint Antony |
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Saint Anthony was renowned and revered as the patron saint of the Portuguese Army as well as the Portuguese Navy. The Royal Chapel is situated opposite to the dilapidated Church of St. Augustine. |
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Se Cathedral |
The Se cathedral, which took more than 62 years to complete, is an imposing building, commissioned in 1631. The church is dedicated to St Catherine of Alexandria. |
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| Shri Mangueshi Temple |
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The Mangueshi temple in Priol tells a similar story wherein the temple, originally located in Kushasthali (Cortalim) was shifted under the fear of destruction (by Portuguese) to Pirolim. |
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