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Goa is situated on the western coastline of India, the cities in Goa are known for there exceptional charm and appeal throughout the world. Goa was once famous for being the hangouts of the hippies. Even after them, the appeal of the cities in Goa leaves the tourists breathless. Goa is split into two districts, North Goa with the capital city of Panaji and South Goa with places such as Vasco da Gama and Margao.. The cities in Goa are dotted with colonial structures, smiling people, lively music, colourful festivals and virgin beaches. The attraction of Goa is equally distributed in all the cities in Goa.
Beaches in Goa:
A tropical paradise, it is bathed by the warm waters of the Arabian Sea. Goan culture is a blend of Indian and Iberian: European style central squares and Indian bazaars, Portuguese churches sharing their walls with Hindu temples.
Beautiful Beaches in Goa:
- Anjuna Beach
- Baga Beach
- Benaulim Beach
- Bogmalo Beach
- Calangute Beach
- Cavelossim Beach
- Chapora Beach
- Colva Beach
- Dona Paula Beach
- Miramar Beach
- Pololem Beach
- Vegator Beach
- Varca Beach
Languages in Goa:
Having had a chequered history, there are a host of languages spoken in Goa. Portuguese was the official language until Goa was liberated from the Portugal regime in 1961. In fact, the older generations can still speak Portuguese. However, post-liberation, the official Language of Goa is Konkani – which is written in the Devnagri script. Marathi too is used for official purposes. Marathi is widely taught in schools too. However, Goa being a tourist hub, almost everyone in Goa can speak in English and Hindi. So, the total number of languages spoken in Goa is English, Portuguese, Konkani, Hindi and Marathi. The other main languages spoken in the state are Kannada, Gujrati and Urdu.
Shopping in Goa:
Goa, is a tiny emerald land on the west coast of India. It is the land of tropical paradise. Shopping in Goa is a lifetime experience in itself. For every traveler visiting Goa the journey remains incomplete without spending quite an amount in shopping.
Goa is a shopper’s paradise and the most popular of the souvenir items are the excellent local handicraft items. They are available in the Government Emporia and also at shops and stalls near the popular tourist spots. The famed cashew nuts of Goa is another most wanted items of the tourists.
It is a fascinating experience to shop at the very famous and traditional markets at Mapusa and Anjuna. These markets are a mirror of Goa's ethnic culture and provide a glimpse of the typical Goan way of doing business. The charm of shopping in Goa, lies in bargaining to your heart's content in markets and shops until you finally bring down the price and make the purchase a worthwhile experience. The Friday Market at Mapusa, where stalls sell everything from curios and old coins to dried fish and spices. The Wednesday Market at Anjuna Beach started is an extremely lively spot where souvenirs, beachwear, trinkets and handicrafts are sold at bargain prices.
Goa is well known for its wine called 'Fenny'. Other popular shopping items include colorful sarongs and cotton beachwear, colorful floral printed shirts, skirts and frocks. You will usually find everybody dressed in the same.
Now-a-days, a lot of Indian designers have opened their boutiques in Goa, which is a big hit with the international clientele. Casa Goa is a stylish boutique featuring designer wear by celebrated Goan designer Wendell Rodricks. Sangolda is the lifestyle boutique where you can shop for unusual home accessories and furniture sourced from all over India. There are also some of the old Goan houses that have art galleries where discerning art-lovers flock in search of Indian paintings and antiques.
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