Goa is known for its virgin beaches, Gothic
churches, whitewashed chapels, crumbling
forts, palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves,
ferry rides, and bubbly folk music are some
of the things that make Goa the paradise
for tourists.
Goa is split into two districts- North
Goa and South Goa. North Goa includes the
capital city of Panjim, the former capital
of Old Goa, Fort Aguada and Candolim, Chapora,
Vagator, and the beaches Calangute, Anjuna,
and Baga.
South Goa includes Vasco da Gama, Bogmalo,
Margao, Colva and Benolem. Being near to
the sea, Goa enjoys a maritime climate,
with April and May being very hot. The beaches
such as Dona Paula, Calangute, Anjuna, Colva,
Miramar, and Vagator can be compared with
the best beaches around the world.
The strong Roman Catholic community, with
the active support of the erstwhile Portuguese
rulers, has had a number of churches built
in this picturesque locale.
In Panaji, one must visit the church dedicated
to our Lady of Immaculate Conception, and
the Chapel of St. Sebastian.
The Goa State Museum, the Secretariat,
the statue of Abbe Faria in the capital
are other attraction and a must see for
lovers of art. The largest of the churches
in Goa, the St. Cathedral is in Old Goa
and is flocked by thousands of tourists
every year. The holy shrine of Basilica
of Baby Jesus, also in Old Goa, houses the
mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier. It
is a famous pilgrimage center among the
Roman Catholic world.
The Dudhsagar waterfall and Arvalem waterfall
attract many tourists every year. The rock-cut
caves of Khandepar and Arvalem are also
worth mentioning. The Pilar monastery, Saligao
seminary, and Rachol seminary attract the
religious minded travelers
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