The Arabian Sea forms Goa's western coast.This location has catapulated Goa sky high on the tourism map.
Panjim, (Panaji) as it is officially known is the State's capital, Vasco, where the International Airport is situated, is the largest city in South Goa. Margao exhibits the strong Portuguese culture and it is stilll visible in old Goan houses where the house as well as the furniture are past their prime stage. Goa has a strong Portuguese influence which dates back to the early 16th century, when the Portuguese had landed here as merchants and later went on to conquer Goa.
The Goa coastline of 101 km has always been the main attraction for tourists.The rivers like Mandovi, Zuari, Terekhol, Chaporakushavati river and the Sal has been tapped by private boat operators who conduct Dolphin trips and also ferry bird watchers to rare bird sightings. The Mormugao harbour on the mouth of the River Zuari is considered one of South Asia's best harbour and on more than one ocassion have foreign vessels drop anchor at this famous place.
The Zuari and the Mandovi river are Goa's main rivers and are the busiest too . The floating Casinos and private luxury boats make a splash on this belt.
The former Portuguese province was annexed by India in 1961. Today Goa is know for its beaches, heritage sites and religious place of worship but the glorious past has always been the selling point for Goa.
Every year International and domestic tourists visit Goa in large numbers during Nov to May. Goa's rich flora and fauna, and its scenic location in the Western Ghats range is a hotspot for tourist.
The tropical monsoon climate in Goa attracts a lot of tourist during monsoon to Dudhsagar Falls on the Goa-Karnataka border. Special tours are conducted by resorts and hotels to keep the guest coming again for a refill of the Goan spirit
Goa, situated near the Arabian Sea, has a hot and humid climate through out the year but peaks in May. The monsoon rains arrive in the first week of June and last almost till end of September and this is the right time for budgeted travellers to visit Goa.
The winter season is between mid-December and February. But all in all, this former Portuguese colony has all the good things to look forward to.
Panjim, Bicholim, Mapusa and Ponda along with Tiswadi (Panjim), Bardez (Mapusa), Pernem, Bicholim, Sattari (Valpoi), and Ponda form North Goa.
Margao the headquarters of South Goa district is divided into three subdivisions Margao, Mormugao (Vasco da Gama), and Quepem. The six talukas, Mormugao, Salcete (Margao), Quepem, Canacona (Chaudi), Sanguem, and Dharbandora make South Goa complete. So there is no place like Goa where each village is deeply associated with rich history and luch green surroundings.
Goa is a best place to rejuvenate for tourist looking to enjoy, relax or even come down for medication. The Ayurvedic Centre and the best state of the art hospitals in Goa attract the European crowd with huge discounts in monsoons.
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