Goa is a famous tourist sightseeing for all the visitors from all around the World. Tourmet offers you list of top attractions in Goa.
1. Baga Beach
Baga Goa India is smaller than the Calangute and Colva beaches lying on either side of it. Baga Goa is the perfect getaway for those looking for a little bit of peace and quiet after the activity of the other two beaches. Baga is a fishing beach with brown sand that sees a lot of international tourists sun-bathing in its golden sun, as a grove of palms gently sways in the wind.
2. Bom Jesus Basilica
Basilica de Bom Jesus church is situated at Old Goa , around 9 kilometers from the capital Panaji. The Basilica is constructed in Portuguese style and the architecture is mesmerizing. It is one of the most important attractions of Goa. The Basilica is world famous for housing the tomb and mortal remains of St Francis Xavier who is considered by Catholics as one of the patron saints of Goa. .
3. Fort Aguada
Fort Aguada is located around 22 km from Bardez, Fort Aquada boasts of the first ever light house in Asia. Fort Aguada is characterized by a four-storey Portuguese lighthouse erected in 1864, the oldest of its kind in Asia. The structure was once the grandstand of 79 cannons, with a moat around it. The fort is so large that it dominates the entire peninsula at the south-western tip of Bardez. Photographic opportunities galore and you can capture the fort from different perspectives.
4. Chapora Fort
Chapora Fort is located 12 km from Mapusa, lies the Chapora Fort. Chapora fort was built by the Adil Shah of Bijapur on the southern headland of the Chapora River. It was also known as “Shahpur” and is now mostly ruined. It has a commanding view of the Vagator beach and is near to Anjuna beach.
5. Anjuna Flea Market
Anjuna Flea Market located near the Famous Anjuna Beach. Anjuna Flea market was originally started in 1970’s by the foreigners who wanted to sell off their second-hand goods like cameras, watches, clothes etc. Now it has emerged as one of the major attractions of Goa. This market is full of Tibetan craft stalls, Nepalese and Kashmiri artefacts including jewellery, stones, rock bottom priced clothes, Variety of bags, bakery items (cakes, strudel and breads). Other stalls include Tattoing (both permanent & Mehndi), hair cutting etc.
6. Tito’s Street
Tito’s,located in Tito’s Lane, Baga – Calangute Road, Goa, India.Tito’s bar is one of the most modern, well-equipped and acoustically aesthetic discotheque in Goa. This discotheque makes sure its guests have a great time all round the year and prides itself on its non-stop service. The Baga beach houses one of the most famous discotheques of Goa. In fact, there exists groups of Tito lovers who exhort that “A trip to Goa without a visit to Tito’s is incomplete”.
7. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is located on western tip of the Island of Chorao along the river Mandovi, Goa, in India.Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is located on the Chorao islands, named after the world famous ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali, covering an area of approx 1.8 sq km, the park is located on a beautiful island which has not dropped any of its old Portuguese charm complete with villas and Churches which are white-washed. Covered by exquisite greenery which includes mangrove vegetation and washed by a network of mini river streams and tributaries the sanctuary plays host to a variety of birds such as eagles, kites, kingfishers, egrets, parrots, cormorants, herons etc. Coots and Pintails visit during the winter season.
8. Dudhsagar Waterfall
Dudhsagar waterfalls situated at a distance of 60 Km from Margoa. The Dudh Sagar waterfalls have a milky white appearance which is why it is named as Dudhsagar which literally means “Ocean of Milk”. The Dudhsagar waterfalls plunge down from a staggering height of 2000 feet. The waterfall is located amongst lush green surroundings of the forests of Western Ghats which is what makes it even more scenic and beautiful. During monsoons the Dudhsagar waterfall becomes very lively and attracts tourists in hordes.
9. Martin’s Corner (Celebrity Restaurant)
Martins Corner is landmark restaurant in South Goa does mostly Goan dishes, and some common Chinese dishes as well – try here the Goan Sausages, Pork Sorpotel and Mutton Xhacuti and salads. Done up in wood and bamboo, with clever lighting and lots of indoor plants this place affords a special ambience as you listen to different live performers throughout the week while sipping popular Indian liquors or shooters, liqueurs, cognacs and cocktails like Long Island Iced Tea and Betalbatim Delight.
10. Shri Mangeshi Temple
Sri Mangeshi Temple is located at Mangeshim in Priol, Ponda taluka. Sri Mangesh temple is famous for its pristine glory, which attracts thousands of visitors every year. The temple is small yet grand with all the component of a Hindu temple, like the Prakara, mini shrines, Garbha Griha, grand towers and spacious courtyards. One finds that inside the temple the Hindu traditional gods and their accommodation are according to Shastric injunctions. Festivals and periodical devotional activities are conducted with great zeal. Shri Mangesh temple actually had its origins in Kushasthali; now know as Cortalim, a village in Salcete.