Goa Holidays

What are the Top Things to Do in Goa?

 Beaches

• North Goa (bustling): Anjuna, Candolim, Morjim, Arambol, Vagator
• South Goa (serene): Palolem, Agonda, Colva, Majorda, Benaulim, Butterfly Beach

Historical sites (Old Goa)

• Basilica of Bom Jesus
• Sé Cathedral
• Archaeological Museum

Panjim (the capital) Narrow streets, churches, shopping malls, cafés, restaurants and casinos—culture and modern comforts side by side.

Nature

• Dudhsagar Falls
• Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

Where to Stay in Goa?

Goa offers everything from luxury resorts to mid-range hotels and backpacker inns.

• First-timers: base in North Goa for the lively scene, then day-trip to the quieter south.
• Repeat visitors: often do the reverse, South Goa stays with visits north for nightlife.
• Panjim: ideal if you want casinos and easy access to Goa’s history.

What to Eat in Goa?

Goan cuisine blends Konkani and Portuguese influences. Expect rice, coconut milk, fish and local spices alongside pork, beef, bread and vinegar. Must-try dishes: pork vindaloo, prawn balchao, pork feijoada.

Shopping & Nightlife

What to buy?

Junk jewellery, shell and bamboo crafts, terracotta and brassware, feni, cashew nuts, Goan sausages, spices.

Where to shop?

Mapusa, Anjuna Flea Market, Calangute Market Square, Saturday Night Bazaar (Arpora).

Nightlife: party clubs, beach shacks, bars, pubs, night markets, party cruises, silent noise parties and beach raves keep the energy high year-round.

How to Get to Goa?

Planning India tours or India holidays? Flights to Goa are readily available.

• From London Heathrow to Dabolim Airport with airlines like Jet Airways, Oman Air and Qatar Airways.
• Departures also run from London Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham, among other major UK airports. Southall Travel can help you book the best flights for a smooth, memorable Goa holiday.