Goa: Places to Explore

For plenty of fun in the sun and after-hours parties, head to the busy beaches at Calangute, Baga, and Anjuna, which were important stops on the hippie trails of the 1960s and 1970s. The coastal stretch... Read more

Panaji has somewhat less of the poverty and hustle and bustle of India's other state capitals, and its palm-lined plazas, elegant Portuguese colonial architecture, and other sights are easy to explore... Read more

Margao, about 7 km (4 miles) inland from the coast, is the main town in South Goa. There's a bustling market, and it's worth exploring for its shopping areas, but only if you happen to be passing through... Read more