Book Cheap Tickets To Goa

A perfect blend of Indo-Portuguese culture, Goa presents a wonderful tourist destination in the backdrop of sea, sand and sun. Perched on the Western Coast, Goa is perhaps the smallest state in the country renowned for its sublime beaches, colourful nights, lip-smacking seafood, and world-heritage architecture, Goa welcomes you with open arms and exposes you to exciting days and night that would rev up your vacations.

A Portuguese territory for more than 450 years, the stamp of Portuguese architecture can be witnessed around Goa in its vintage churches and crumbling forts. Lovely yellow houses with purple doors, ochre-coloured mansions and oyster shell windows are what complete the kaleidoscopic Goan architecture which is known the world over.

Panjim, the capital of Goa overlooks the Mandovi River which boats of the renowned floating casinos of Goa which are popular amongst tourists and locals alike. The beaches at Goa are another great attraction where people around the world come to spend their vacations. Dotted with palm trees, food stalls, bars, lounges, and clubs the place is abuzz with life and laughter, particularly in the evenings when the place comes to life. Baga and Calangute Beaches are popular amongst Indian tourists while Anjuna and Arambol beaches attract foreign tourists. The beaches in South Goa are somewhat less explored but a few of them like Agonda and Palolem are very beautiful and deserve to be visited.

Goa also has very vibrant markets which offer everything from budget to branded goods where you can buy souvenirs to your favourite stuff at the best possible rates. Indeed, Goa is a paradise for shopaholics who shop for their heart’s content. The markets in Goa have their colour and life and it is so much fun to spend some time over there. The markets also include roadside eateries where you can beat your fatigue with local eatables or drinks. There is also no dearth of posh restaurants where you can dine like a king. Anjuna Flea Market, Panaji Market, Mackie’s Night Bazaar, Arpora Night Market, Baga Market, Calangute Market Square, Ashwem Beach Market, Mapusa Market, and CocoRoots are some of the marketplaces which are thronged by tourists and locals alike to shop at best possible rates.

No talk about Goa can be competed without a mention of the Goan cuisines. Rice and fish curry is the staple Goan food. Most Goan cuisines include coconut, rice, fish, pork, meat and local spices like kokum. Goan cuisines largely revolve around seafood. Moreover, Goa was a Portuguese colony before 1961 and therefore the impact and influence of Portugal on Goan culture is pretty evident and food is no exception. Some of the renowned Goan dishes are Goan Fish Curry Chicken Cafreal, Goan Pork Vindaloo, Chicken Xacuti, Shark Ambot Tik, Sorpotel, Feijoada, Sorak, Samarachi Kodi, Prawns Xeque Xeque, Patolea, Crab Xacuti, Bebinca, Fish Recheado, Goan Khatkhate and Sannas

There is plenty to do in the beautiful state of Goa. No wonder it is popular in India as well as abroad. No surprise then that the place has many flights that make travelling to Goa very easy. All that you need to do is to book cheap flights to Goa and fly to your favourite holiday destination.

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