Holidays To Goa are not just about its beaches
ÂBeing a major holiday destination for beach-lovers, there is no dearth of Goa holiday packages. Millions of people flock to the beaches of Goa during different parts of the year. As Goa houses hundreds of beaches, you can definitely look for a cheap holiday to Goa depending upon the season you wish to visit and the popularity of the beach. One can never get bored with Goa given its variety and beauty ð€“ the historical architecture, temples, churches, resorts and nature ð€“ Goa has it all.
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Resplendent with Portuguese art and architecture, Goa remains an all time attraction for sight seeing. Visiting Goa always serves the dual purpose of attaining spiritual healing and physical rejuvenation. Bargain shoppers satiate their consumer desires at the Flea Market in Anjuna beach which offers an array of goods. While the curious curio lover combs the entire Calangute beach and its surrounding markets in search of souvenirs, the art aficionado hops from church to church to fuel the creative imagination within.
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Old Goa is all about colonial history, so explore it to give yourself a chance to relive the past in your mind. Envision the love story of Dona Paula and her fisherman lover on the star-light kissed Dona Paula beach. Wake up in the morning to keep up the rendezvous with the sea. Enjoy the most thrilling adventures through parasailing, water skiing, dinghy sailing, wind surfing.
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Explore the underwater at the Palolem beach as there is more than being sun-baked. This paradise beach has a rich marine life around and is a great place for scuba-diving. Feast your eyes on dolphins frolicking at Arambol beach, laze on the soft sands of Palolem beach and experience an adrenalin rush with a drink or two on the Baga beach.
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After a night out on the Baga beach head for the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary the next day that boasts hundreds of species of migratory birds. This is a birdists" paradise and a great place to enjoy what the God of small things have offered. Here forests are populated with various interesting kinds of flora and fauna that play a significant role in adding to the variety and beauty of this place.
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Go canoeing on Mandovi river to feel the scrub of the mangroves bordering some parts of the banks of Mandovi and Mapusa rivers. During high tides boating is not allowed in this sanctuary as the river turns erratic under lunar influence. With renewed strength, move towards the Dudhsagar Waterfall to enjoy the cascading waterfall against a backdrop of lush greenery.
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The queen of beaches is also popular for ayurveda and yoga. Tourists enjoy yoga sessions and ayurvedic treatment amidst thick green patches. The place offers the perfect set up to rejuvenate yourself amidst nature or against the vast expanse of the surging sea. With all this and much more, this top notch Indian Ocean Destination is sure to make for lasting memories.
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