Goa is one of the smallest states in India and a thriving tourist destination for both domestic and foreign tourist alike. Although it is a small state, it packs around 130 kms of coast line with large stretch of (mostly pristine and clean) beaches. The state of Goa is dived into two districts North Goa and South Goa. Both these regions attract their fare share of tourists. Mostly tourists prefer North Goa as it offers more choices and activities in terms of hotels, restaurants and night life. South Goa attracts tourists who are mostly looking for a relaxed vacation. You will either see a lot of beach huts in Goa for low end tourists or five star properties for high end tourists enjoying a luxury vacation. Talking about Beaches, While venturing into the sea, one needs to watch out for the waves in Candolim, Calangute and Baga beaches. They can get surprisingly strong especially during the evening. You also need to watch out for the undercurrents once the waves recede. These are not the beaches to get adventurous especially if you are travelling with kids. There a lot of lifeguards on these beaches. Pay attention to their calls and whistles when they tell you to be careful around certain areas in the sea. As Goa is located next to the Arabian Sea it experiences hot weather conditions throughout the year. During summers, the temperature soars to 35°C with extremely high humidity. The monsoon period is between June and September. This is the worst time to visit Goa since the beaches are off limits (due to high waves) and all the shacks are closed. Winter period is between December to February where the day’s temperature hovers around 25°C. The evenings are pleasant and the nights are cooler. This is the best time to visit Goa. I visited Goa in the last week of January, It was less crowded and better at that time. Over the years that I have been visiting Goa, I have dined in all sorts of places that were recommended to me by my fellow travelers. Generally it’s not always about the food but more about the ambience and service offered at these places. Goa is famous for its flea markets. These flea markets are temporary and are generally organized only during tourist seasons. These markets are nothing like you might have seen before. They have numerous stalls set up on different layers. Delicious food and amazing music completes the market. You will see a lot of foreigners selling their wares in these markets.
So go ahead and take a trip to Goa. Return from your holiday sporting a tattoo, a suntan and a free spirit. Trust me, once you return, you will already be making plans for the next visit like I have been doing so for the past few years.
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