A little way up the coast from the famed Malabar Coast is Goa the land of the golden sun sand and Goa’s antiq uity stretches back to the 3rd century B.C. when it was ruled by the Mauryas.
Kings and dynasties switched hands. In 1510 Goa saw the arrival of the Portuguese who were lured by the quest for the aromatic spices of India. They established themselves in the small area of Old Goa but eventually were forced to leave in the 20th century. However they have left an indelible blend of the East and the West of Hinduism and Christianity and yet it retains a unique charm and ethos all its own.
For the beach enthusiast Goa is a veritable paradise Snug in the Western Ghats with its surf washed beaches Goa helps you discover an exciting new beach every day. And there is a wide variety of them Paolem Varca Benaulim Bogmalo Singquerim Candolim Baga Arambol Morjim Mandrem Colva Betul Calangute Gasper Dias and a host of others Miles and miles of golden hued beaches fringed with palms stretch out into the horizon while the sunbeams down at the merry dance of the waves.
Goa houses innumerable places of worship both churches and temples reflecting the religious sense of the Goans and temples reflecting the religious sense of the Goans of different religions coexisting with peace and brothers hood.
The old churches of old Goa are world famous. The Basilica of Bom Jesus attracts tourists and believres from all over the world to view the holy relics of St. Francis Xavier.
The natural beauty, the customs heritage and hospitality of the Goans have put Goa firmly on the international tourist map.