Goa, an endearing abode of scenic charm is a paradise, squeezed between the seas and the lush forested hills. Offers glistening sands, swaying coconut palms, and ultra fresh seafood. Goa Tours will involve exploring sensuous beaches and historical forts that have kept the legacy of Portuguese alive. About 125 Km (77 miles) of the coast line is dotted with beaches.

These beaches are divided into North Goa and South Goa Beaches. The beaches of these two regions have different characters. The beaches of Goa in the north are the more popular ones and host a lot of parties and carnivals, while the beaches of south Goa are relatively quieter, and appeal to those looking for relaxed solitude.

Goa beaches offer excellent options for a wide range of water sports including swimming, river cruising along the Baga, Candolim and Calangute beach strips, dinghy sailing, parasailing, scuba diving, water skiing, water scootering, windsurfing, jet skiing and banana boat riding.

North Goa Beaches –

The beaches in north Goa stretch over a distance of 30 kilometers. The beautiful beaches are the venues of entertaining parties, carnivals and adventure sports activities. The beaches in North Goa are -

• Arambol 
• Morjim
• Chapora
• Vagator
• Anjuna
• Baga,
• Calangute
• Candolim
• Sinquerim
• Bambolim
• Miramar
• Dona Paula

Anjuna, Vagator, Baga, Dona Paula and Bambolim are among the most famous beaches in Goa. They offer a great deal of relaxation and recreation to the tourists

South Goa beaches
The beaches in South Goa offer tourists relatively quieter and secluded ambience, along with splendid natural beauty. The beaches of south Goa are

• Bogmalo
• Majorda
• Colva
• Benaulim
• Varca
• Cavelossim
• Mobor
• Canaguinim
• Agonda
• Palolem

Churches of GOA

One of the major tourist attractions in Goa are Churches. Goan churches are famous for their interesting architecture usually a blend of two or more forms. And today with a significant Christian population, the churches are important in Goa's religious, cultural and social fabric.

Most of the churches during the Portuguese rule were built in Old Goa and today Old Goa along with its churches is a world heritage site. Though over a period of time a significant change has come over in the architecture of the churches but the churches built during the Portuguese rule were different. Though each of them had some uniqueness to it yet certain commonness marked them all. Be it the baroque style architecture or the ornated altars.

Se Cathedral (Sé Cathedral of Santa Catarina) is a cathedral dedicated to Catherine of Alexandria, located in Old Goa. It is one of the oldest and most celebrated religious buildings in Goa and is one of the largest churches in Asia.

The architecture style of Se Cathedral is Portuguese-Gothic. The exterior is Tuscan, whereas the interior is Corinthian. The church is 250 feet in length and 181 feet in breadth. The frontispiece stands 115 feet high.

The Church of St. Anne at Talaulim llhas - Of all the churches in Goa, the fabulous and notable for its excellent architecture is that of St Anne. It was reconstructed by Mons Francisco do Rego with his own funds and with the contributions of some villagers.

Basilica of Bom Jesus - The basilica holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier & is the only church in Old Goa, which is not plastered on the outside; the lime plaster has been destroyed by zealous Portuguese conservationist in 1950.

It is located in Old Goa about 10 Km from Panaji, the Bom Jesus Basilica is a World Heritage Monument. The foundation stone of this remarkably large church was laid on 24 November 1594 and the church was consecrated by Fr. Alexia de Menezes, the Archbishop of Goa and Primate of India consecrated it when it was completed on 15 May 1605.

This world heritage monument has emerged as a landmark in the history of Christianity. It contains the body of St. Francis Xavier; a very close friend of St. Ignatius Loyola with whom he founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). Francis Xavier died on the Sancian island while waiting for a ship to take him to Continental China

Reis Magos Church - The small hamlet of Reis Magos lies on banks of the Mandovi river and is home to two famous landmarks of Goa - the Reis Magos fort and the Reis Magos Church. It is also one of only three places in Goa, where the unique Feast of the Three Wise Men is held.

The Church, whose whitewashed gabled facade is visible from across the river in Panaji, was built in 1555. Fransiscan friars, who were in charge of missionary work for the area, took over the church and founded a small seminary here.

Other Noticeable Churches are :-

-St. Cajetan Church

-Church of St. Francis of Assissi

-Church of St Paul

-Church of Mary Immaculate Conception