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Goa’s Vibrant Food Culture

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The Goa is famous for its beaches and Best Restaurants In Goa is primary Concern of the tourist. Tourism and Best Restaurants In Goa is generally concentrated on the coastal (beach) areas of Goa. Tourmet.com is one stop destination for Goa Holiday. Tourmet.com provide detailed information on Goa travel destinations, Goa hotels, Goa transport, Goa tourist map, Goa weather, tourist helpline numbers, how to reach Goa by air, road and train and Best Restaurants In Goa.

Goa’s vibrant food culture

Little World Restaurant

Little World Restaurant’s cooks good food. Loved the cheese omelet, their brown bread and the savory pancakes. The sweet pancake could have been better. Good chai for sure. Nice place to have a relaxed breakfast.

Goa’s vibrant food culture

Jamies Restaurant

Must visit in Jamies Restaurant. Great Ambience, Delicious Food and Excellent Service. Also the staff are brilliant, attentive, friendly. Prices are cheaper than the beach front as well.

Go with the Flow restaurant

Go with the Flow Restaurant

Flow Restaurant lovely dinner in an open restaurant. Starters and mains were super delicious. But the Ferrero Rocher Ravioli dessert was a little disappointing. Could have been generous with the stuffing and chocolate sauce. Great food.

Goa’s vibrant food culture

Pousada by the Beach Restaurant

The Pousada Beach Sea Front Restaurant, though modest, is a little slice of Goa and an ideal place on the Arabian Sea to enjoy a costal meal or snack on their private patio or just right for frolicking and sunbathing on the beach. This is the beach where you leave your troubles

Goa’s vibrant food culture

Chef Soumyen’s Kitchen

we specialize in authentic European cuisine. Just a brief menu we serve at our kitchen are , Chefs original rum & lemon prawns, bluecheese souffle, a home made chicken liver pate& more for starters.In seafood , we serve grilled lobster, lobster Thermidore ,Seafood platter (serves for two guests).king prawns ,red snapper, malibu fish to name a few in our seafood selection. We are known for our fillet steak ,with a choice of sauces.

Restaurants In Goa

The Goa is famous for its beaches and Best Restaurants In Goa is primary Concern of the tourist. Tourism and Best Restaurants In Goa is generally concentrated on the coastal (beach) areas of Goa. Tourmet.com is one stop destination for Goa Holiday. Tourmet.com provide detailed information on Goa travel destinations, Goa hotels, Goa transport, Goa tourist map, Goa weather, tourist helpline numbers, how to reach Goa by air, road and train and Best Restaurants In Goa.

Hotel in Goa For Budget Traveller

The Goa is famous for its beaches and Hotels Goa is primary Concern of the tourist. Tourism and Hotels Goa is generally concentrated on the coastal (beach) areas of Goa. Tourmet.com is one stop destination for Goa Holiday. Tourmet.com provide detailed information on Goa travel destinations, Goa hotels, Goa transport, Goa tourist map, Goa weather, tourist helpline numbers, how to reach Goa by air, road and train and Hotels Goa.

Goa’s vibrant food culture

HOTELS, GOA

Silver Sands Holiday Village

Silver Sands Holiday Village is right on the beach. Hotel offers comfort, privacy, fine dining and friendly and efficient staff. You prefer a hotel which has the backing of at least 20 years of hospitality experience. It should be a suitable getaway retreat for a couple.

Goa’s vibrant food culture

HOTELS, GOA

Cuba Patnem

Cuba Patnem, Goa, a 2 star resort is located at Patnem in South Goa. This resort is situated at an approachable distance of approximately 60 kms from Dabolim Airport. It is distanced at approximately 36 kms and 2 kms from Margao and Canacona Railway Stations respectively.

Goa’s vibrant food culture

HOTELS, GOA

Valentines Retreat

Valentines Retreat, Goa, a 2 star resort is located at Candolim, Bardez Goa. The resort has a good connectivity from Dabolim airport which is at an approximate distance of 37 kms. It also has an easy accessibility Margao railway station which is located at a distance of around 42 kms.

Goa’s vibrant food culture

HOTELS, GOA

Downhill Village

Down Hill Village is a 10 Room beautiful property surrounded by greenery. Close to all the popular Beaches such as Calangute Beach, Baga Beach, Vagator Beach,Sinquerim Beach and closest to Anjuna Beach.Only 1 minute away by vehicle from Titos Yoga Centre.

Goa’s vibrant food culture

RESORT, GOA

Summerville Beach Resort

Summerville Beach Resort, Goa, a budget resort is located at Danda, Candolim, Bardez, Goa. The resort has a good connectivity from Thivim railway station which is at an approximate distance of 25 kms. They cater for people of all nationality. This resort is located at north Goa which is admired for beaches and night clubs.

Goa’s vibrant food culture

HOTELS, GOA

Whispering Woods Anjuna

Whispering Woods by The Verda, Goa, a budget hotel is located at Anjuna in North Goa. This hotel is situated at an approachable distance of approximately 44.5 kms from Dabolim Airport. It has an easy access from Thivim Railway Station which is distanced at approximately 19.8 kms from the hotel.

Goa’s vibrant food culture

GUEST HOUSE, GOA

Veronica Guest House

Veronica Guest House is located just 200 metres away from the Calangute, the popular beachside destination in Goa. It offers a peaceful ambience and picturesque surroundings and caters to leisure as well as business travellers. The guest house is located at a distance of 38 kms from Dabolim Airport and 19.4 kms from Thivim Railway Station.

Goa’s vibrant food culture

RESORT, GOA

Ocean Residency

Ocean Residency is a brand new hotel. Its well equipped with modern facilities like AC, Cable TV etc. Hotel is located in very prominent and convenient area of colva beach is exact 1 km from the hotel. Market, bus stand, railway station and all major hospitals are located within 4 kms from the hotel.

Try The Seafood At Martin’s Corner

Address: Binwaddo, Betalbatim, Salcette, Goa 403708. Phone: 0832 288 0413 ; 0832 2880765 ;0832 2880766

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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.

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Things To Do When You’re Travelling With Kids

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If you are travelling with kids and you don’t know which place is perfect for enjoyment of kids and which things to do. Don’t worry tourmet offers you the variety of places and things to do in Goa when you travelling with kids.

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1. Palolem Beach, Goa

Palolem is a beach of white sand facing a blue bay between two headlands. The little wooded islands on the northern headland look interesting but as we’ve never ventured onto any of them we don’t know what landing on them would be like. If you’re interested, try to persuade one of the fishermen (this is also a fishing beach in Palolem Goa) to ferry you across. They do offer to take you out to spot dolphins.

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2. Cansaulim Beach, Goa

Palolem is a beach of white sand facing a blue bay between two headlands. The little wooded islands on the northern headland look interesting but as we’ve never ventured onto any of them we don’t know what landing on them would be like. If you’re interested, try to persuade one of the fishermen (this is also a fishing beach in Palolem Goa) to ferry you across. They do offer to take you out to spot dolphins.

BEACH, GOA

3. 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.

BEACH, GOA

4. Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary

Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary is 53 kilometres away from the state capital, Panaji. Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary is the Molem National Park.Within the Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, herds of deer and gaurs (Indian bison), clusters of monkeys, Malayan giant squirrels, cobras and pythons are housed in the sanctuary. There are also elephants and tigers, but spotting them could be a tough job. The sanctuary is also home to a few black panthers; and spotting them is not an easy task either.

Adventure Sports, Goa

Adventure Sports, Goa

Adventure Sports in Goa are among the most famous activities of tourists visiting Goa. Adventure Sports are an excellent way to break away from the daily grind and enjoy complete relaxation and rejuvenation. There are so many options for adventure in Goa that you can explore and have a special experience each day of your holiday, and that too loaded with adventure.

 Parasailing in Goa

Parasailing around Sinquerim beach, Candolim beach and Calangute beach is recommended and gives you a spectacular view of grounded tanker River Princess. Parasailing involves attaching a rope, about 300 feet long to the para-sail harness at one end and the other end to the speedboat. As the speedboat speeds off into the ocean, the sailor is heaved up in the air. The sailor is firmly attached to the rope and thus has little or no control over the parachute.

 Banana Ride

Parasailing around Sinquerim beach, Candolim beach and Calangute beach is recommended and gives you a spectacular view of grounded tanker River Princess. Parasailing involves attaching a rope, about 300 feet long to the para-sail harness at one end and the other end to the speedboat. As the speedboat speeds off into the ocean, the sailor is heaved up in the air. The sailor is firmly attached to the rope and thus has little or no control over the parachute.

 Jet Skiing

Jet skiing is one of the most adventurous water sports that are offered in Goa at The Colva Beach, Candolim Beach, Calangute Beach, Aguada Beach, Miramar Beach, Utorda Beach, Mobor Beach, Rajbaga Beach and Benaulim Beach.Jet skiing is one of the most adventurous water sports that are offered in Goa. This sport is quite popular among tourists in Goa. Many tourists try this sport while holidaying in Goa to get their adrenalin rushing. Jet skiing is usually done using a jet powered scooter that has a powerful engine.

 Speed Boat Rides

Speed Boat Ride is one of the most exciting ways to enjoy a panoramic view of Goa, speed boat ride is offer at Dona Paula, Anjuna, Baga, Calangute, Bogmalo, Colva and Majorda are the major beaches.A speed boat ride is one of the most exciting ways to enjoy a panoramic view of Goa’s short but beautiful coastline, modest marine life, beautiful beaches and a couple of islands.Some hotels in Goa even provide meet-and-greet services that also include transfers from and to the airport by speedboat.But most visitors to Goa enjoy a Speedboat Ride just for the fun of it or because they have signed up for some sightseeing.

 Water Skiing

Water Skiing is the sport that is becoming popular, major beach destination where this sport can be enjoyed are Condolim, Arossim, Mobor, Calangute, Utorda and Rajbaga. Water Skiing has become a popular water sport in India and those interested in this adventurous water sport very often choose Goa as a holiday destination for its wonderful golden beaches and pleasant weather. Goa is considered to have some of the best beaches for water skiing and other water sports. The rage of water skiing in Goa has led to many hotels providing well-equipped and up-to-date facilities that are required for water skiing. Besides surfing, water skiing is the sport that is becoming popular among most vacationers.

 Knee Boarding

Knee-boarding in Candolim, Mobor and Rajbaga are the beaches where you can indulge in the thrilling activity of Goa. Knee-boarding is the latest sensation in the water activities of Goa. The sport is somehow similar to the sport of water-skiing. But it is more modern and more adventurous than water – skiing.Knee-boarding is done with the help of a knee-board. This device has slot for your knees on two narrow boards. The technique is far simpler than the water-skiing and you requires to focus less on the balance.

 Windsurfing

Windsurfing is a number of beaches in Goa such as the beaches of Bogmalo, Miramar, Calangute, Arossim, Uttorda, Benaulim, Vagator, Baga etc also attract visitors to carry out the adventure of windsurfing. Windsurfing, a major attraction for the lovers of water sport in Goa India is known to give you utmost fun.Windsurfing in Goa is among the prominent water sports of Goa. A unique combination of surfing and sailing, windsurfing in Goa India requires the surfer to balance his body against the changing currents of water and air.

 Scuba Diving

Scuba diving in Goa available include the Grande Island, Devagh Island, Pigeon Island, St. George Island and Malvan Shoal. Scuba diving in Goa available include the Grande Island, Devagh Island, Pigeon Island, St. George Island and Malvan Shoal, as well, Dive in the waters of the Bay of Bengal at the Andaman and Nicobar Islands or in the Arabian Sea at Goa/Lakshadweep Islands and discover the picturesque coral reefs and amazing marine life.

Wildlife In Goa

Wildlife, Goa

To protect a number of this natural beauty from rush of recent development, Goa has put aside four wild-life sanctuaries nested within the brushy areas of in-land Goa.

WILDLIFE, GOA

 Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary

Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary is 53 kilometres away from the state capital, Panaji. Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary is the Molem National Park.Within the Bhagvan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, herds of deer and gaurs (Indian bison), clusters of monkeys, Malayan giant squirrels, cobras and pythons are housed in the sanctuary. There are also elephants and tigers, but spotting them could be a tough job. The sanctuary is also home to a few black panthers; and spotting them is not an easy task either.

WILDLIFE, GOA

 Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary

Madei Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Sattari takula in North Goa. The forests of the Mhadei Wildlife sanctuary are part of the Western Ghats forests and are teaming with wildlife especially in the monsoons. Most of this biodiversity of life forms is either ignored or goes unappreciated by visitors as well as nature lovers.

WILDLIFE, GOA

 Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary

Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at 53 kms away from Panaji, the capital of Goa. Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary in Goa is the smallest among the wildlife reserves in this state. The Sanctuary is known more as a wildlife resort than a sanctuary due to its relatively small area. Within its area, the Bondla sanctuary houses a rose garden, botanical garden, deer safari park and a zoo, originally established as a refuge for wounded or orphaned animals. The zoo provides a glance of the animal species found in the sanctuary. The botanical garden holds a great variety of exotic plants. The Nature Education Center here is an attempt to bring people close to nature.

WILDLIFE, GOA

 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.

The Best Beach Shacks In Goa

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The Goa is famous for its beaches and Best Restaurants In Goa is primary Concern of the tourist. Tourism and Best Restaurants In Goa is generally concentrated on the coastal (beach) areas of Goa. Tourmet.com is one stop destination for Goa Holiday. Tourmet.com provide detailed information on Goa travel destinations, Goa hotels, Goa transport, Goa tourist map, Goa weather, tourist helpline numbers, how to reach Goa by air, road and train and Best Restaurants In Goa..

Goa’s vibrant food culture

Zanzibar, Baga Beach

Zanzibar, Baga Beach situated at the happening Baga beach, Zanzibar has amazing beach parties with international DJs playing here all the time. It is also a skip away from other nightclubs in Baga. A great shack with friendly staff and good food, Zanzibar is the place to hang out and watch the sunset with a beer in your hand.

Goa’s vibrant food culture

Britto’s, Baga Beach

On a cool evening, a walk on the beach can be calming and hard on the legs. Walk into Britto’s to rest awhile and stay for dinner. Get there early to get a table, because it gets crowded really quickly.

Goa’s vibrant food culture

Bobby’s Shack, Candolim

This shack has a long history of catering to global tourists for many, many years. The ‘shack’ has become more like a ‘home away from home’ and is a homecoming for most tourists. The regulars give it an almost local feel throughout the season.

Goa’s vibrant food culture

Souza Lobo, Calangute

One of Goa’s oldest shacks since 1932, Souza Lobo specializes in seafood and traditional Goan cuisine. The prawn curry rice is in great demand along with the masala fried fish and crab xacuti (pronounced ‘shakuti’). Recipes have come down through generations of Souza Lobos.

Goa’s vibrant food culture

Curlies, Anjuna

Known more as a beach bar, Curlies is known for its trance and loud electro music through the day. A great place to visit during the Anjuna Wednesday flea market, Curlies caters to the young Russian and Israeli crowd along with Indian tourists. Curlies is a two-storied shack that offers a great view of the bustling and crowded Anjuna beach.

Top Attraction In Goa

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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.