Must Visit Places in Goa : Ask IMBB

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Aarthi asks:

Can you girls suggest some best 5 star beach resorts in Goa and Must see places in Goa?

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  4. 1. Ashwem Beach/ Arambol Beach…..pure virgin beaches …..you can literally smear yourself with the sand there and still feel clean !!! :waytogo: :secret2: :secret2: :secret2:
    2.Goa Spice Plantations in Ponda- i loved the whole experience of touring the spice markets, saw how pepper, vanilla,cinnamon, cardamon, turmeric, and many many other varities of spices, can also buy good quality at cheapest prices in Goa ! :haanji: :haanji:
    3. Souza Lobo – is an institution ! Amazing Goan food on the Calangute Beach! It is delightful :eat: :eat:
    4. Thalassa, Vagator – This is a Greek Restaurant Near Little Vagator Beach- absolutely stunning views of the sea below and awsome lipsmacking food ! :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

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  7. The best beaches would be Candolim and Anjuna. Anjuna has a Wednesday day market and Saturday night market that you should really check out. Candolim is a very peaceful beach, not many tourists… Don’t bother with places like Miramar and Calangute, especially Calangute can get very crowded and dirty. Be sure to check out the churches. 🙂

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  9. Agree with Nupur saaaaaaaaaaaaaara Goa :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: not to miss beaches – Calungate, anjana, Candolim, Baga. I stayed in a resort Aldeia Santa Rita, it was nice with live music, pool and all but i think it is a 4 star one. :specs: :specs:

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  10. cidadegoa like i already told u
    and there is this drive near ministers residence or something uphill
    then the panjim church

    my mist favorite is OLD GOA
    the cathedrals in old goa are heritage sites i love
    and there is a silent st cajetan’s church in old goa which is less visited than the others
    u must go there if u wanna unwind

    then magsons for a dirnk in the evening in panjim

    then drive from panjim to margao and old goa
    the drive itself will make u feel u r in italy
    and the cruise(not my favorite due to crowd)

    and so many others yar
    kalangut beach
    dolphin ride on miramar beach

    mom’s kitchen for food in panjim

    phew!

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  11. :ghost2: i wanna go again already
    goa is the cleanest part of india
    absolutely spotless
    and the ppl are so great
    dont forget to have sol kadi

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  12. here are some more real cool places
    “velha goa” h no 91, rua de qurem
    panjim
    u can buy tile paintings here

    britto’s in baga and souza lobo in calgute for food i guess

    and fernando’s nostaligia in margaon for food and dance

    and the gin n vodkas are just 20 rupees ………… :silly: 😀 stock up

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  16. I am bookmarking this post….I will make a trip to goa soon…thanks Aarthi for asking this question :woot: :woot: :woot: :woot:

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  17. If you are looking for peace go to Palolem beach(south goa). Not much to do there though but good for a day. Have food at Draupadi, make sure you wait for the sea facing seats! Fernandes for breakfast options. Its amazing, you can spend a lot of time there, eating, relaxing and watching the sea. You can also rent a bike and explore a few places nearby.

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  18. Hi Aarthi,

    Hope u have an awesome time in Goa…here’s my list:

    Calangute-Baga are the most happening and touristy beaches, can indulge in lots of water sports there. But the pristine beaches are Arambol and those in South Goa.
    For food don’t miss Heera Palace in Mapusa City (bang opp Mapusa Residency). It’s not as hyped as Souza Lobo, but the food is to die for and yes definitely authentic (I am a Goan 🙂 )
    Must visit places:
    Calangute, Baga, Anjuna…great for shopping…Colva Beach (South Goa)….bargain shamelessly!!!
    Fort Aguada, Cabo De Rama & Chapora Fort (this is where dil chahta hain was shot)
    Basilica of Bom Jesus, Chapel and Tomb of St Francis Xavier and St Augustine Tower (all 3 in Old Goa)
    Shri Mangueshi Temple,The Pilar Seminary, Panjim Church
    Governors Palace, Vintage Car Museum (Nuvem, Salcette, South Goa), Big Foot (near Margao), Dudhsagar Waterfalls, Dona Paula
    Also, don’t miss the River cruises or the Casino cruises on the Mandovi river (Caravela-Casino Goa & Casino Royale are good)
    5 star Beach Resorts: Taj Exotica, Cidade de Goa, Kenilworth Beach Resort, Leela Beach Resort

    Most hotels organise tours around Goa or you can also hire a private cab.

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  19. there are many beaches but 3-4 which are famous u need to find out that(maybe a tour guide will tell if u r hiring) then i remember one church which has got the dead body of the saint in it in a glass box(the people have preserved it)!!!
    boating jana……nariyal pani peena…..
    light house where they shot ….”DIL CHAHTA HAI”
    have fun

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  20. apart from the places mentioned, i guess most of them are 😛
    1. britto’s has some of the best cuisines.. its on baga.. DO GO THERE .. yummy tiramisu and blackberry cheese cakesss :haanji:
    2. fort aguada
    3. wednesday night flea markets has awesome bands playing with variety food and if u can bargain, well, HAVEN :whistle: :dance:
    4. club mambo’s rocks…tito’s has ladies night all nights if im not wrong 😛 so shady crowd…dont go there
    and ofcourse there are these churches in old goa, casino royale and the water sports :yahoo:
    Go have a blast Aarthiiii!!! U MADE ME WANNA GO AGAINN!!! :waaa: :waaa:

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  23. Thank You everyone 🙂

    I stayed at The Leela Palace.. an awesome place.. the hotel was in 75 acres of land and so much to see in itself.. Food was amazing, excellent service, did swimming, spa, cycling, beach walk, para sailing,speed boats,etc….then we went to Tomb of St Francis Xavier , Durga Temple [Baba temple on the way], Shri Mangueshi Temple, Panjim for shopping, Miramar Beach [didn’t spend much time thr].. It was just a 4 day 3 nights trip..

    Me and hubby decided to go back again 😀

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