Delights of South Goa.:
South Goa is blessed with winter sunshine, while people shiver during their European winters, warmth can be enjoyed from Sept to April, its like having summer back again.
The beaches which fringe the state of Goa are among the finest to be found anywhere in the world, the Arabian sea offer safe & warm water to enjoy a swim, its also common to see dolphins swimming by.
Goa has a extremely interesting history, the Portuguese ruled the state for 600 years & have left a legacy of wonderful buildings & churches, Old Goa offer the finest examples.
One of the key attractions are the wonderful beach shack restaurants which serve the entire length of the coast,
they offer delicious food at fantastically low cost, naturally European cuisine is also available.
The Goan people are very friendly & offer their hospitality whenever you meet them, as English is widely spoken, language problems do not arise, they find a opportunity to celebrate a colourful festival as often as possible.
Shopping in Paradise.:
Shopping is wonderful here, a fantastic array of cheap local goods can be purchased at many retail outlets, one of the most popular is shopping in busy & bustling Margao, the local center & main town of the region.
There is a indoor market not to be missed, the vibrance of Goan live is at its peak here, you will be left spellbound with the choices unfolding before your eyes.
There are also beach sellers who are not too pressing with their goods, a simple ''no thanks'' will do, having said that, they are very popular for people looking for convienent shopping on the beach, shirts, Sari`s, Sarong`s & jewelery & many other items of interest are offered by them.
Places of interest to visit.:
Although Goa is a small state, it still is large enough to offer some amazing sights ranging from historical churches of Portugese design to sights of wonderful natural nature.
There are Jungle retreats & areas to view the wild animals, monkeys are a firm favourite, waterfalls to take a cool swim, Spice farms to observe the traditional growing of local spices such as Nutmeg, cloves, cardimom & tropical fruit.
All the above places can be reached by taxi, these are cheap & have the added bonus of the driver acting as a tour guide.
