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Things to do Goa

Goa is an ultimate destination for having the fun time of your life whether you are there with your friends, family or on a solo trip. Every place has its USP and the best thing about Goa is everything you do is unique in itself when compared to rest of India. So if you are planning for a Goa trip then don't miss out to experience these 50 amazing things to do in Goa. From Beaches to Architectural Magnificence and Water Sports to Adventure Activities Goa is endowed with every beauty of Nature.

Water Sports

Jet Skiing: Jet skiing is a wonderful and much preferred water sport in Goa. It involves a jet powered water scooter that gains speed and momentum with the help of its powerful engine. Jet skiing involves loads of adventure and one definitely gets more than thrilled in going for a easy and spontaneous ride through the water.

Banana Ride: Banana boat ride provides a seating of 6 people at a time. The speed boat rider is in the shape of a banana and it sifts through water to give you an utterly wonderful experience of riding in water accompanied by your friends. This sport is considered to be absolutely adventurous and kids as well as adults make it a point to enjoy its thrill.

Para Sailing: Para sailing is a wonderful water sport, which lets you soar in the deep blue sky over the deep waters of sea or ocean. There are ropes attached to effective and powerful boats holding you tightly and letting you have an amazing ride amidst the sky and the sea. Those who go for riding are held through colorful parachutes and therefore, the adventure is completely thrilling.

Dolphin Tour: Dolphin tour lets you witness beautiful dolphins taking dives into the deep blue waters and making a wonderful spectacle that no one can afford to miss out. As you travel through the waters, you are definite to view various dolphins coming at the top of the water surface to welcome you.

Churches, Temples & Mosques

Church of Lady of Immaculate Conception: One can spot this church at the church square and one finds a wonderful blend of Portuguese and Indian architecture reflected well in the structure of the churches. The church was constructed in 1540 and initially the church was built in the Portuguese baroque style and later it was renovated in the Renaissance style.

Portuguese Homes: Goa is replete with heritage homes as well as homes marked with Portuguese architecture. The front of these homes is in the shape of a hut and the homes are displayed in vivid colors. The homes have slanting roofs and are surrounded by gardens. You can easily identify Portuguese homes by merely having a sight of the homes.

Old Goa: Old Goa consists of numerous buildings that have acquired the status of museums and ancient buildings. Its foundation was laid by Afonso de Alburquerque. Old Goa possesses a port named as Golden Goa that gave great promotion to trade. The port also led to the prosperity of shipping and commercial industry.

Shatadurga Temple: This temple is dedicated to goddess Durga and in the vicinity of this temple, you have paddy fields. Inside the temple, you find marble and glass chandeliers. A Jatra for 8 days takes place on wooden chariots that captivates people. You also find the existence of Lord Vishnu and lord Shiva in this temple.

Beaches

Candolim Beach: Candolim beach possesses extreme tranquility thatappeals the minds of nature lovers. One can spot this beach at a distance of 15 Km from Panjim. As you roam around this beach, you spot the beautiful Aguada Fort, as well as Quincy Corner. The water here allows sports such as para sailing, boating, swimming, skiing, fishing, etc.

Calangute Beach: This beach is much admired among the visitors and is called the 'queen of beaches'. The beach appears to be surrounded with palm and coconut trees. An array of European tourists flocks at this heavenly beach to enjoy the beauty and serenity from close.

Baga Beach: This small and alluring beach offers a wonderful destination for beach lovers and is surrounded with palm trees. In the vicinity of this beach, there are various restaurants for foodies. And sports lovers can enjoy various water sports that can be played here.