Most visitors come here to attend wild dance parties, which often last from sunset to sunrise. Feel free to try out a variety of dishes, since the area's restaurants cater to both Western and Eastern tourists.

Most visitors come here to attend wild dance parties, which often last from sunset to sunrise. Feel free to try out a variety of dishes, since the area's restaurants cater to both Western and Eastern tourists.

Lounge on the white sands of Baga Beach, a scenic Goa beach lined with palm trees and numerous shacks offering drinks, souvenirs, and water sports equipment. A popular hangout spot for locals, the beach can get crowded, especially during holidays.

Lapped by foamy waves and sheltered by tall palm trees, Anjuna Beach is mostly famous for its full-moon parties with trance music. Ideal for swimming, the southern end of the beach features a rocky promontory that keeps the sea waves calm. The north section of the beach offers a range of small cafes, bars, and stalls selling Kashmiri handicrafts.

Find a treasure trove of merchandise at Anjuna Market, where you can practice your bartering skills as you purchase a variety of items from local vendors. Look for sculptures and jewelry sold by Tibetan and Kashmiri traders, or haggle for the best price on colorful saris, bags, and bedspreads from Rajasthan.

A well-preserved structure constructed in 1612, Fort Aguada sits on the mouth of River Mandovi, placed there to fend of the Dutch and the Marathas.

Rustic beach shack with rooftop seating offering Goan dishes, cocktails and club nights.

At Calangute Beach, rest on a warm, sandy shoreline which shelters a small fishing town. Besides swimming, you can surf, paraglide, or parasail.

It is home to around five hundred water tanks. The marvelous water bird sanctuary is located in Rameshwaram. The water bodies provide shelter to a variety of flora and fauna and birds are one of its prime visitors.