GOA
Food, Beach and fun times
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Goa, Kerala
T
he Konkan region of western India is home to one of the most visited
and popular beach: Goa. Like any tropical destination, Goa enjoys a
pleasant winter from September to March, while April to May the sun
burns the sands making it very hot and the Arabian sea making it very
humid.
So to enjoy the best of the weather and peak season crowds, I and three of
my friends decided to visit Goa in December. December is crazy in Goa.
With crowds in the Christmas and New Year mood celebrations and
tourists packed to stay for long hauls, this peak season is sure heavy on
the pocket.
There are two parts to Goa. The fun filled crazy party and lively North
Goa and a more relaxing, calm, tranquil, with luxurious beautiful hotels
and white sand beaches in the South. Considering we were going with
friends we decided it was time to play young. As soon as we landed at the
Dabolim Goa International Airport in Panjim, we headed to the most
crowded and famous place in North Goa. Calangute. Gladly we had
booked the Francis Bunglow/Villa beforehand else in this rush time
getting a place just 50m from the beach would have been impossible.
Water Sports @ Calangute
An easy check-in process and amazing weather made us go directly to the
beach for water sports. The best place for any water activities in Goa has
to be Calangute. It’s the main hub for water sports, amazing food, tattoos,
parties, beach sports and so much more.
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North Goa has many other popular beaches and places to visit. Apart
from Calangute, Baga, Anjuna and Vagator are places where most of the
tourists spend their days.
Seeing the crowds and the enigma of North Goa, all of us decided to
spend our time in North Goa only giving South Goa a complete miss. I
too agreed, even though my favorite restaurant for Goan Food, Martin’s
Corner, is in the South. If going to South Goa, eating here is a must!
But the Foodie that I am, I had done my research and had the local
flavors at Infantaria(for breakfast), Brittos, Souza Lobo (for Full Meals)
and the beach shacks at Baga for local food and drinks. But at nights we
just loved to hang at Mamboz(a discotheque).
Finally after 3 days of lazing around North Goa, we thought of going
down a little South towards Panjim and explore the more architectural
side of Goa. We ended up first exploring Fort Aguada and enjoyed a
good view. Later we stopped at the St. Francis basilica and headed
straight to Dona Paula and Miramar beach. For lunch we enjoyed a
sumptuous meal at Delhi Darbar (North Indian Punjabi cuisne). In the
evening we took the Sunset Mandovi river cruise from Santa Monica for
about 2 hrs and finally we headed back to Calangute. After days of being
at parties and happening crowds, the visit to Panjim had been far more
refreshing. So finally we all again came to the conclusion: We just can’t
miss going to South Goa.
The next day we hired a cab and drove across the beautiful and serence
roads of South Goa. Stopping at few temples (Shanta Durga and
Mangeshi Temple) we spent our time on the white sand beaches and
enjoying the high tide waves at Cova beach.
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Martin’s Corner, Betalbatim,
And finally my day’s highlight: Lunch at Martin’s Corner. It sure is the
best sea and Goan food I have ever had. After a peaceful day in the South
we bid adieu and left for Calungute. With a promise to continue visiting
this land of food water beach and unlimited fun, we packed our bags and
bid adieu.
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