Sightseeing in Goa
Goa is a beautiful coastal state that features high on the list of any traveller keen to explore the beauty of India. When it comes to sightseeing in Goa, it can be tricky to know where to go first. It’s soft sand beaches differ in the South and in the North with North Goa channelling a party-like energy and South Goa conveying a soulful serenity perfect for visitors that want to kickback and relax.
Sightseeing in Goa consists of visiting quaint ancient churches and places of worship, trekking to the majestic Dudhsagar waterfalls, strolling through the quiet city lanes, sampling the delicious sweets called Bebinca and Dodol or quenching your thirst with glasses of fragrant, foaming cashew feni.
Scroll through our list of top places for sightseeing in Goa and discover the hidden beauty of this enchanting seaside destination.
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Where to go sightseeing in Goa?
Whether you enjoy history or immersing yourself into the culture of a new place, Goa has plenty to offer you. Rent a two-wheeler or a cycle and travel around this wonderful coastal city to unearth secret spots far away from the throngs of tourists that flock to Goa.
A four-tiered waterfall named after a ‘Sea of milk’ due to the foaming, milky waters similarity to a sea of milk. Dudhsagar Falls is one of Goa’s iconic sightseeing spots and is amongst India’s tallest waterfalls.
The best time to visit this spectacular water body is during the monsoon season where...
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This beautiful seventeenth-century Portuguese fort stands along with a lighthouse in Goa, India on Sinquerim Beach. Constructed in 1612, the fort was used to guard against the Dutch by the Marathas.
A hidden freshwater spring inside the fort provided water supply to the passing ships and this is how this enchanting...
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A Roman Catholic basilica situated in Old Goa India, the Basilica of Bom Jesus holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier.
It is one of the Seven Wonders of Portuguese Origin in the World and is a Goa UNESCO World Heritage Site. The basilica is one of the oldest churches...
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The Se Cathedral de Santa Catarina was constructed to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese over a Muslim army, which led to the capture of the city of Goa in 1510.
It is part of the World Heritage Site, Churches and convents of Goa. The ancient architecture is a sight to...
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Built by the Muslim ruler Adil Shah, Chapora Fort, located in Bardez, Goa, is high above the Chapora River and overlooks a magnificent vista of gently flowing water, lush foliage and vast open sky.
The view sprawls across the Chapora river to Pernem, South over Vagator and far out to the...
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A four-tiered waterfall named after a ‘Sea of milk’ due to the foaming, milky waters similarity to a sea of milk. Dudhsagar Falls is one of Goa’s iconic sightseeing spots and is amongst India’s tallest waterfalls.
The best time to visit this spectacular water body is during the monsoon season where...
Read more
This beautiful seventeenth-century Portuguese fort stands along with a lighthouse in Goa, India on Sinquerim Beach. Constructed in 1612, the fort was used to guard against the Dutch by the Marathas.
A hidden freshwater spring inside the fort provided water supply to the passing ships and this is how this enchanting...
Read more
A Roman Catholic basilica situated in Old Goa India, the Basilica of Bom Jesus holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier.
It is one of the Seven Wonders of Portuguese Origin in the World and is a Goa UNESCO World Heritage Site. The basilica is one of the oldest churches...
Read more
The Se Cathedral de Santa Catarina was constructed to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese over a Muslim army, which led to the capture of the city of Goa in 1510.
It is part of the World Heritage Site, Churches and convents of Goa. The ancient architecture is a sight to...
Read more
Built by the Muslim ruler Adil Shah, Chapora Fort, located in Bardez, Goa, is high above the Chapora River and overlooks a magnificent vista of gently flowing water, lush foliage and vast open sky.
The view sprawls across the Chapora river to Pernem, South over Vagator and far out to the...
Read more
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Goa is a beautiful coastal state that features high on the list of any traveller keen to explore the beauty of India. When it comes to sightseeing in Goa, it can be tricky to know where to go first. It’s soft sand beaches differ in the South and in the North with North Goa channelling a party-like energy and South Goa conveying a soulful serenity perfect for visitors that want to kickback and relax.
Sightseeing in Goa consists of visiting quaint ancient churches and places of worship, trekking to the majestic Dudhsagar waterfalls, strolling through the quiet city lanes, sampling the delicious sweets called Bebinca and Dodol or quenching your thirst with glasses of fragrant, foaming cashew feni.
Scroll through our list of top places for sightseeing in Goa and discover the hidden beauty of this enchanting seaside destination.
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