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Goa Travel Leisure Tourism Resorts
Goa - one of the most beautiful places in India and one of the world’s best resorts in Asia on the shores of the Arabian Sea. This resort, located south of Bombay, not without reason called the pearl of the Indian coast. Rebel “flower children” - a hippie 60-ies have chosen this wonderful place and turned it into a psychedelic island of freedom and love.

Resorts Goa little known on the market. Meanwhile, this region of India ahead of all other states of the country in terms of international tourism. Since the mid 1960’s. in this direction are organized regular charter chains from the United Kingdom, Germany, Holland, France and Scandinavia. Tourists Goa can offer more than 100 miles of beaches on the Indian Ocean, the development of tourist infrastructure - bars, restaurants, disco, casino, diving centers and Ayurveda, as well as a wide selection of hotels of different levels. Besides Goa - the most Europeanized region of India. The former capital of Eastern Overseas Portugal has taken over much of European culture, starting with the culinary traditions and ending carnival parades. Residents Goa retain the colonial tradition in architecture, language and lifestyle.

Goa is divided into northern and southern parts. Those hotels and hostels that are located in the South are considered expensive, especially by Indian standards. This area is popular among the middle class of Europe, like to stay here and wealthy Indians, who also prefer a quiet and comfortable rest. The complete opposite - North Goa. It settles in the numerous villages, mostly advanced youth from America and Europe, makes this place famous throughout the world.

Very popular place in North Goa - Mapusa, is located half an hour from the coast. On Saturdays and Sundays there are markets and fairs, in the days of Catholic holidays festivals and carnivals. In Baga - many restaurants, small hotels, motorcycle rental, travel agencies, offering a huge number of excursions.

Very interesting place - Candolim - here you can find the most diverse housing near the beach, and meet many interesting people from the Ashram Osho Rajneesh. Chapora - typical village of Goa, few tourists, a lot of junky, housing exotic, at the local pier arranged fish market.

Legendary place Goa - Anjuna, here in a vacant lot in front of the beach on Wednesdays arranged Flea Market - flea market, some are trance-party, but in ordinary Anjuna days looks pretty sad and for shelter is a place ill-equipped because of its emptiness. The most wonderful time here - it is sunset. At this time in the Shore Bar, attracts all sorts of people to meditate under the Goa trance at sunset.

Vagator - a good place for those who arrived in Goa is mainly for the sake of party - all the trans people live right here, housing is cheap and available (except during the Christmas holidays). If you want to be aware of when, where and what will be the party - interact with people and if you do not call into question its relevance, you are always friendly will provide the right information. Keep in mind that trance party, on Goan laws - the event is not entirely legal, so do not ask about them at police patrols!

At the local beach Small Vagator Beach a good light part of the day.

The most peaceful place, it seems, - Arambol - endless wild beaches, few tourists, the police pay a visit rarely, a place for those who like to travel on an almost wild.

Goa can accommodate any taste and purse. Hotels, hotels, motels, cottages, guesthouse, and even Christian orphanage (!) Can be chosen for the stay during the holidays. Hotels 3.5 stars need to book in advance, as cheap housing for rent “in place”.

The charm of the old streets Panaji and Margao, cafes, exquisite food served in fish and seafood, are recognized by all connoisseurs of the world where you will be offered the famous national drink Fenny the old Portuguese recipes made from cashew or coconut, and where the quiet sounds live music, will not leave you indifferent.

Along the stretch of beaches is an excellent hotel, hiding in the exotic parks, where you will meet all the joys of life and where all your wishes come true.

Well, if you are tired bask on the golden sand or playing in the numerous casinos, then you can take a trip on the natural beauty of Goa - a wild beaches, islands, beautiful lakes, waterfalls, mountains and of course the jungle.

For lovers of sea walking cruise company can offer you a wonderful trip to the yacht along the coast of Goa and river cruises on the crocodile jungle and mangroves.

No visit to the Ayurveda, your holiday in Goa is not complete. Traditional Indian medicine in ancient recipes truly works wonders. If you choose for your holiday Goa - then this trip will undoubtedly be one of the most outstanding adventures in your life.

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