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For a tourist who want to see places and people of a place as well as wants to have some fun at his or her own for can be the perfect destination. There are several popular Goa attractions that will attract the tourist to the smallest state of India . From the hot and happening beaches that are thriving with life and activity are there at Goa to welcome the tourist who want to take a plunge to the game of life. Goa has a rich cultural heritage which makes several people come to Goa to get a taste of the cultural heritage of the place. Goa also has a long history with Hindu, Muslim and European Influence. The historical places and architectures around Goa are also considered as popular Goa Attractions.

Popular tourist attractions in Goa include several elements. You can take a look to the happy and colorful beaches that offer the most fun and entertainment. You can also see the beautiful churches and temples which tell you the amazing history of Goa. The churches around Goa tells you about the era of Goan history when Goa was a part of the Portuguese Colony in India. The temples of Goa on the other hand tells you stories about the Hindu History of Goa. If you are an adventure or water sport enthusiast the beaches and waters will offer that tom you too. Besides this the carnivals are also considered as the popular Goa attractions.

Every year a lot of tourist from across the world come to Goa for its sun and sands. These beaches make the tourists feel great. The atmosphere of the Goa beach are very international and for this reason many foreign tourists who come to India enjoys the beaches. To be more specific the tourism of Goa gives much importance to their beaches than to anything else. There are 40 long beaches in Goa. The blue sea with the golden sand coast make the beaches of Goa made them a perfect place to be round the year.



The temples of Goa are noted among the popular Goa attractions. The temples have stood tall amidst the harsh Portuguese rule which had a direct attack to the Hinduism. You can see the Saraswat Temples which is popular in Goa and is often visited by the Hindu as well as Christian People. There are magneshi temple of Priol, the Shanta Durga temple, Ganapati temple and the Maha laxmi temple. These temples are very significant among the people of Goa.

The Goa Attractions also include several churches. The Goa basilica of Bom Jesus is a world heritage site. The church is built in the year 1605 and is an example of the Portuguese architectural style. The Church holds the relics of St. Xavier. Another church of Goa is the Goa Se Cathedral that is dedicated to St. Catherine.

The Water sport in Goa are other Goan Attraction that includes windsurfing and dinghy sailing. The carnivals that are held in Goa during the month of February are also the part of tourist attractions in Goa.

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