Regions
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Map of South Goa
Cities
[edit]- 2 Vasco da Gama — a major port city with a large Indian naval presence
Other destinations
[edit]- 1 Agonda — is a great spot for sunbathing, relaxing and swimming, with still relatively few tourists
- 8 Xeldem — a scenic village important in agriculture and noted for its Shree Sateri Shantadurga Temple
Understand
[edit]Get in
[edit]By plane
[edit]Dabolim Airport (GOI IATA) is well-connected with major Indian cities and a few international destinations (with direct connections especially to the Middle East).
By rail
[edit]Margao Junction is a major railway station, at which the North - South Konkan Railway and the Eastwards bound South Central Railway intersect.
By road
[edit]Margao is also well-connected by bus to major cities in neighbouring states. Road connectivity has also improved by leaps and bounds, so that many visitors now opt to drive to Goa.
Get around
[edit]See
[edit]Beaches
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From north to south
- Bogmalo Beach
- Colva Beach - This beach's spectacle of sea, sand and sky blend in an enchanting natural harmony, weaving their magic spell on the visitors. Known for its scenic beauty.
- Benaulim Beach, bordering Colva Beach
- Cola Beach - a remote, unspoilt beach for those seeking complete peace and relaxation, 10km north from Agonda.
- Agonda Beach - a small and quiet beach, near Palolem Beach
- Palolem Beach - a scenic and popular beach in extreme south Goa.
- Patnem Beach - a small and quiet beach, bordering Palolem Beach
Do
[edit]- Visit "Turtle Beach" just south of Patnem
- Check out the historic Portuguese colonial houses in Old Goa
- Visit a heritage distillery and learn how Cashew Feni is made
- Try some yoga classes or learn how to teach yoga
Eat
[edit]Fish is very commonly eaten in Goa.
Drink
[edit]Stay safe
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