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The Indian state
of Goa, also known as 'the pearl of the east', is known for its Gothic
churches, age-old ruins, palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves, ferry
rides, and bubbly folk music.Goa is one of India's special tourism
places, a State seemingly blessed with fabulous weather, even more
fabulous beaches, delightful people, good food, hill-top forts, little
white-washed churches, soaring Portuguese-era cathedrals, a unique
cultural legacy-small wonder
Hotel Cidade-de-Goa
Rating: 5 *
Deluxe
Accommodation :
210 Rooms
Address :
Vainguinim Beach-403004, Goa
Location :26
km. From Airport, 30 km. From Railway Station, 7 km. From Bus
Stand
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Anjuna beach : A popular beach area adjacent to Chapora Fort
.The beach is known for its swaying palms, soft sands and
has an unusual rocky formation overlying a cove of white
sand and black rock that juts into the Sea. There is more to
Anjuna than the beach and that is the Flea Market that takes
place here every Wednesday.
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Dona Paula beach : Popularly known as the Lovers’ Paradise,
the Dona Paula Beach is a rocky hammer shaped headland where
Goa’s two rivers Mandovi and Zuari meet the Arabian Sea.This
is an idyllic spot to relax and sunbathe.
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Colva Beach : Colva is the most loved beach of Goans.
Colva is a 20 km of virgin white sands, palm fringed, and
sun drenched beaches and is also equipped with all modern
amenities. The Church of Our Lady Of Mercy inside the small
village is famous for its miracle statue of Menino Jesus.
This is a fishing village and one can seethe motorboats
venturing into the sea for a catch or Mackerel being dried
in the Sun on the sand.
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Aguada Fort : This fort is strategically located at the
estuary of the river Mandovi. Built in 1612, to control the
entry into the river Mandovi and to protect Old Goa from
potential enemy attacks. The fort acquires its name from the
fresh water springs in the area. Agua in Portuguese means
water and thus the name Aguada.An interesting feature in the
precinct of the fort is a 13 meter high lighthouse.
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Cabo Fort (Raj Bhavan) : The Fort lies on the peninsula land
jutting out in the Arabian Sea, at Dona Paula. Initially
during the Portuguese era, a Franciscan Convent, was
attached to the fort. This later became Cabo Raj Bhavan and
is now the Governor's Palace.
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St. Francis of Assisi Church : A beautiful octagonal
tabernacle richly decorated in an ornate style has two
statues, one of St. Francis of Assisi and the other of Jesus
on the Cross. Vows of poverty, humility and obedience of St.
Francis of Assisi's are inscripted right below these two
statues.
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Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary : Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary is
Goa's largest wildlife preserve with an area of 240 sq.km.
It is situated close to the Molem village at the foot of the
Western Ghats, this sanctuary lies on the eastern border of
the state. The sanctuary is rich in wildlife. It is a
paradise for bird watchers.
How
To Reach Goa
Air : Goa's
entry point for travelers coming by air is its international
airport is Dabolim, which is 29 km from Panaji, on the coast near
Vasco Da Gama. Most domestic airlines operate in Goa apart from
chartered private airlines operating from UK and Germany. Indian
Airlines has direct flights from Delhi and Mumbai daily.
Rail : Goa is very well connected by rail from Mumbai (490
km), Bangalore (430 km) and Delhi (1,874 km). The two main
stations of Goa are at Margao and Vasco Da Gama.
Road: Goa is easily approachable from Mumbai and Banglore
by road. There are lots of private deluxe coaches available
besides Maharashtra, Karnataka and Goa transport corporation
buses. Car rental service is also available to reach Goa by road.
Goa’s main bus station is Kadamba.
Shopping in Goa
Goa is one place in India
where you have customary shops as well as the beach
shops. The beach side shops offer exclusive
souvenirs reminding you of the colonial history of
Goa. The famous Goan market is the Goa Flea Market
at the Anjuna beach. The exclusive Goan craft items
at the Government of Goa Emporia and the
Handicrafts Emporium in Panjim are just right for
the art lovers.
Cuisine of Goa
Goan
food is simple but also very hot and spicy. The
major attractions of the cuisine take in seafood,
sea-fruits, fish, prawns, mussels, oysters, crabs,
feni, gin and many more. The cuisine of Goa has an
interesting mix of influences from all the cultures
that it came into contact with. There are
two separate traditions in cuisine influenced by
the respective religions of Hinduism and
Christianity; there are some meeting points that
present interesting harmony. One of the most
popular dishes, the pork Vindaloo is a result of
this beautiful harmony. The Portuguese cooking has
a strong
and telling influence on Goan Cuisine and that
should not be forgotten. Goan food is simple but
one has to bear in mind that most, though not all,
of it is chili hot, spicy, and pungent