7 Interesting Things to Do In Goa
When planning to take a few days off in India, Goa is one of the most fancied spot among the travelers. And against the clichéd sand beaches and sun baths, there is way more naturalness to seek in Goa. Something that didn’t just happen yesterday, but took centuries to mature. From the time when it was the pivot for the Portuguese, Goa absorbed the finest of both the Eastern and the Western culture. And heedless of the duration that one longs to spend in Goa, there are a few amazingly interesting things that certainly shouldn’t be missed-
#1 Go Portu-local!
Chow down the historic Goan dishes, most of which were derived from the Portuguese sailors. Goan Vindaloo, Croquettes, Ros Omelettes and Arroz Doce are a few Catholic Indian dishes that still smell of the matchless Indo-Portugal fusion that evolved years ago.
To get together with the lifestyle of the place visited, it is inevitable to not blend with the traditional dishes that greatly defines its culture.
#2 Hunt the Weekly Flea Markets
Buying while travelling is a familiar tune as it gives the traveler something to linger on when back home.
The local flea markets in Goa are best suited to buy classic items of historic nature. One could pay in Indian Currency or barter their own items for the European style jewelry, semi-precious stones, handicrafts, bedspreads, fancy knives, etc. The flea markets are set up weekly at numerous beaches captivating a great number of buyers and sellers.
#3 Take a walk into nature
Goa is bestowed with astonishing natural beauty which other than its scenic value, has a lot to offer in the form of Spice Plantations and Wildlife Sanctuaries. The hustle and bustle of the city and the crowded beaches is well compensated for, by the beautiful waterfalls surrounded by heighted trees and bushes.
#4 Get high on waters
Other than the soothing beaches and the adventuresome activities hosted by them, Goa has a completely different delight to offer as well.
GTDC provides a number of dissimilar cruises to the tourists that are solely aimed at providing ecstatic experience to the travelers. The cruises which are differently themed and timed, allow the travelers to enjoy the melodious music and the fine dances that are presented by the artists live.
Sunset Cruise, Dinner Cruise and Backwater Cruise are some of the cruises considered as highly pleasurable.
#5 School away from school!
Goa has a number of places that offer classes for the tourists who wish to learn the famous Goan cuisines while they relax. It makes more sense once one realizes how economic and enriching the experience could get.
Yoga sessions are also organized by many teachers to bring out the meditative aspect of travelling. It brings the mind and soul to a rest as against the hoo-ha of the surroundings.
Surfing lessons too, are extensively taken by tourists who wish to try a hand at it or rather a leg for that matter, during their stay.
#6 Indulge in Water Sports
The golden coast in Goa has a number of exciting water sports attractions for the visitors which includes windsurfing, scuba diving, parasailing, water skiing, etc. The activities are supervised by experts and security aspect is maintained as well.
Angling too is one amazing thing to do as a number of catches like salmon, soormai and mullet are easily available at various beaches of Goa.
#7 Carnivals and Trance parties
Goan carnivals are famous all over the world for their vibrant colors and the fiery spirit of its witnesses. The famous trance music tickles the fancies of many while others entertain themselves to the traditional Goan drinks that are light to the pockets.
It is always wise to visit Goa during an Easter Carnival or a New Year’s Celebration, as it is harmless to indulge in the merrymaking rather than departing with a non-festive experience.
To sum up, Goa is certainly capable of absorbing any number of days that one wishes to spend here with the kind of delights it offers. Spending a week or two here, is the best one can do to himself considering the rejuvenating experience that follows.
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