Goa : Tourist Paradise of Indian beauty

Pearl of the Orient or Tourist Paradise (Goa) of India is located on the western coast of India in the coastal belt known as Konkan. it is a hot tourist place in India. Goa is mainly popular for its magnificent beauty and its beaches. Moreover its temples, old houses and churches are also made Goa a hot travelers place around the world.
Alongside of Goa Maharashtra is on the north, Karnataka on the south-east direction.Arbian sea make goa famous in the west direction.

Terekhol (Tiracol), Mandovi, Zuari, Chapora, Sal and Talpona are the main rivers which weave their way throughout the state forming the inland waterways adding beauty and romance to the land besides being used to transport Goa's main export commodity of Iron and Manganese ore to Mormugao Harbour. Along the way to the coast these waterways form estuaries, creeks and bays breaking the sandy, palm-fringed coastline behind which lie the fishing villages among the coconut groves.

There are al lot of beaches to enjoy  in the Goa. some of them are discussed herewith.The world famous beaches of Goa are the highlights of travel in this state, making Goa the premier beach vacation destination.
The first beach stop over in Goa is Anjuna beach also famous for its flea market and rave parties, then the Baga and Dona Paula beaches that can make any beach holiday a memorable one. 100-km long coastline gives an enthusiastic beach lover an opportunity to discover new secluded beach sites every day.

    Anjuna Beach - fluorescent painted palm trees and infamous full moon parties, 8 km west of Mapusa, most "alternative", the dancing and lying on the beach, famous flea market.
    Baga Beach - watch the sun go down in isolation, 10-km west of Mapusa, basically an extension of Calangute wooded headland.
    Dona Paula - fine view of the Marmagao Harbour nestled on the south side of the headland that divides the Zuari and Mandovi estuaries, former fishing village, today's commercialised beach resort, idyllic spot to relax and sunbathe. its history is related to a lovers couple.
    Calangute Beach - Goa's busiest and most commercialised resort. During the 70's and 80's this peaceful fishing village became the favourite haunt of the hippies.this beach is near Madgaon station. you can visit it by the bus service in madgaon.
    Benaulim Beach - sea is safe for swimming generally jellyfish-free, village area near beach side boasts a few serviceable bars and restaurants, various culinary delights of the seafood, most succulent, competitively priced seafood in Goa.
    Cavelosim Beach - last major settlement in southwest Salcete, visit to Mabor, South Goa largest, and most obtrusive, package tourist enclave.
    Chapora Beach - a lot busier than most north coast villages, dependent on fishing and boat building, many regular cafes and restaurants
    Condolim Beach - good options to stay offering better value, a good first stop to head North.
    Bogmolo Beach - a small-scale beach resort, reasonably safer site for swimming, quite good eating joints and shopping options.its near goa airport and you can also visit this as it is nearest beach when you go by air.
    Miramar Beach - just 3-km away from the capital city of Panjim. it is a long beach to travel and enloyment.
    Pololem Beach - a favourite beach destination, crescent shaped bay, swaying curtain of coconut palms, irresistibly photogenic, beautiful beach huts. this beach is popuarise for forgioners tourists.
    Vagator Beach - cool rural area, no big shopping complexes.
    Varca Beach - community of Christian fisher folk, palm thatched long houses, grassy dunes