Places to visit in Goa

Beaches, churches and susegad life.

Capital PanajiPlaces in this guide 6

Places to see

Beach

North Goa

Goa’s busiest beaches, with shacks, water sports and nightlife.

Best time: Nov–Mar

North Goa

Baroque church in Old Goa holding the relics of St Francis Xavier.

Best time: Nov–Mar

South Goa

Crescent bay in South Goa, calmer than the north.

Best time: Nov–Mar

South Goa

Four-tiered milky waterfall on the Goa–Karnataka border.

Best time: Jun–Oct

North Goa

Panaji's Latin quarter of colourful Portuguese-era houses.

Best time: Nov–Mar

North Goa

Laterite fort ruins with sweeping views over Vagator beach.

Best time: Nov–Mar

Fish curry rice, Bebinca, Xacuti.

Cashew, Azulejo tiles.

Goa Carnival, Panaji: Feb–Mar, before Lent. Floats, music and dancing through the streets of Panaji and Margao.
Christmas & New Year in Goa, North & South Goa: 24 Dec – 1 Jan. Midnight mass, lit churches and beach parties.

Timings, permits and prices change. Check official sources before you travel.