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40 Best Tourist Places to Visit in Goa

26 Nov 2022 04:25 PM
40 Best Tourist Places to Visit in Goa

From white sand beaches to water sports to music festivals to flea markets to see people from all over the world around you – Goa is your very own Indian international destination.

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Here are 40 best places to visit in Goa to have an experience like no other – 



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1. Calangute Beach

A popular fun place in Goa located, visit this largest beach in north goa if you are looking for water sports, chilled out shacks, delicious food and mingling with the hip crowd, all in one place.

 

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2. Basilica of Bom Jesus

Known for its architecture, this place of interest for history lovers and spiritual seekers is just 10 km away from Panjim. This UNESCO world heritage site is closely related to the beginning of Christianity in India.

 

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3. Fort Aguada

Built-in 1600s to keep an eye on the ships coming to Goa, this ancient lighthouse goa attraction was once a jail but now echoes of talkative tourists and clicking cameras while enjoying a mesmerizing sunset over the Arabian Sea.

 

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4. Baga Beach

A fun place in goa for youngsters, Baga beach is just 15 km away from Panjim and boasts of a rocking nightlife with clubs like Tito’s and Mambos. The nearest tourist place to this north Goa beach is Anjuna and Calangute beach.

 

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5. Chapora Fort

Also known as the Dil Chahta Hai Fort, the fort gets its name from the nearby Chapora River and is one of the best places to visit in Goa and offers a spellbinding view of the sea. A visit to this historical place in the mornings and evenings will leave you enchanted.

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6. Dudhsagar Falls

One of the highest waterfalls in India, this popular sightseeing place adds variety to Goa attractions. One of the most breath-taking places to visit in Goa, the waterfalls are located 60km away from Panaji and will leave you spellbound by its sheer size and serenity.

 

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8. Shri Mangueshi Temple / Mangeshi Temple

Just 21km away from Panjim, this bustling hippie beach with rocky shores is also known as the jewel of Ozran and is a fun place in goa for youngsters. This north Goa beach is known for its flea markets, trance music, water sports and shacks offering world cuisine and cocktails.

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9. Dona Paula

The monument of love is a place of interest for couples and honeymooners. The monument has statues of a man and woman and is a testament to their incomplete, eternal love. The tourist attraction monument is adorned with a view of palm trees, silver sand, and Mormugao harbor.

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10. Colva Beach

One of the oldest and one of the top places in goa; the beach has a 25 km shore white sand shoreline, palm trees, and beautiful villas. This goa attraction sees a lot of crowds of weekends and is known for shopping and nightlife.

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11. Se Cathedral

One of the largest churches in Asia, this UNESCO world heritage site is dedicated to St. Catherine and is known for its architecture and its famous golden temple. A visit to this historical place is open from 7.30 am to 6 pm.

 

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15. Shri Shanta Durga Temple

Dedicated to the goddess of peace, this Indo-Portuguese style temple is one of the biggest temples in Goa and a place of interest for Hindu devotees. The temple conducts a yearly festival Jatra in December. 

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16. St. Augustine Tower / Church Of St. Augustin

This 16th-century church is just 8km away from Panjim and is a UNESCO world heritage site. A visit to this historical place will leave you spellbound due to its unique architecture style and 46m high bell tower. One of the must-visit places in goa this attraction is open from 8 am to 6 pm.

17. Palolem Beach

An offbeat south goa beach and one of the best places to visit for solo travelers and backpackers, Palolem beach is a place of interest for honeymooners and couples. Every day ferry rides are conducted for tourists who want to experience nearby visiting places – butterfly and honeymoon beaches.

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19. Morjim beach

Home to olive riddle turtles, this goa attraction is suitable for ones looking to enjoy the calm, tranquil face of goa. The beach is a favorite goa sightseeing for Russians and is also known as little Russia and is known for its virgin beauty and exotic variety of birds.

 

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20. Cabo De Rama Fort

Named after Lord Rama, this place of interest for history lovers and Hindu devotees is located 60 km away from Panjim. It is believed that Lord Rama stayed here during his exile. The sightseeing spot is well maintained and offers a breathtaking view of the Arabian Sea.

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21. Mormugao Fort

Just 30 km away from Panjim, this tourist spot was built by Portuguese as a coastal fort in the 1600s. This tourist attraction still houses ancient articles and offers a moment of silence with just you, silence and sea.

 

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25. Tiracol fort

The northernmost part of Goa is 58kms away from Panjim. This place of interest has a ruined fort and an old church. Visit this sightseeing spot if you want to spend some time on a calm, quiet beach.

 

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26. Church of St.Cajetan

A visit to this historical place will leave you amazed by its resemblance to the St. Peters Basilica in Rome. A world heritage site, this goa attraction is a must-visit for history lovers and architecture admirers.

 

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28. Betalbatim Beach

This virgin beach is a must-visit place in goa and located 31 km away from Panjim. Also known as the sunset beach of goa, this tourist spot is the place to go if you are looking to spot dolphins and spend some time away from the hustle-bustle of the city.

 

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29. Candolim Beach

Just 11 km away from Panjim, this tourist spot is famous for hosting the sunburn festival every year. The nearby visiting places include Fort Aguada. It is the place to go for shopping lovers and water sport enthusiasts.

 

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35. Majorda Beach

Home to some of the most luxurious hotels in goa, this popular visiting place in goa is known for its beauty, tasty food, and Mae De Deus Church.

 

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40. Anjuna Beach

Just 21km away from Panjim, this bustling hippie beach with rocky shores is also known as the jewel of Ozran and is a fun place in goa for youngsters. This north Goa beach is known for its flea markets, trance music, water sports and shacks offering world cuisine and cocktails.

 

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Author Bio

Nirmala Govindarajan
Journalist, Yoga teacher, Writer
Nirmala Govindarajan is an author, social sector documentarian, journalist, yoga teacher, and pioneer of the Writer’s Yatra and Reader’s Yatra experiences. She travels extensively on work, and for the love of being everywhere. Her novels are inspired by people in the hinterlands, and her latest work of fiction 'Taboo', has been nominated for several literary awards.

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