TOURISM IN GOA

TOURISM IN GOA

The state of Goa, in India, is famous for its beaches and places of worship. Tourism is its primary industry, and is generally focused on the coastal areas of Goa, with decreased tourist activity inland.



Foreign tourists, mostly from Europe, arrive in Goa in winter, whilst the summer and monsoon seasons see many Indian tourists. Goa handled 2.29% of all foreign tourist arrivals in the country in 2011.[1][2] This relatively small state is situated on the west coast of India, between the borders of Maharashtra and Karnataka, and is better known to the world as a former Portuguese enclave on Indian soil. Thus, Tourism forms the backbone of Goa's economy.[3]

Major tourist attractions include Bom Jesus Basilica, Fort Aguada, a wax museum on Indian culture, and a heritage museum. The Churches and Convents of Goa have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

As of 2013, Goa was the destination of choice for Indian and foreign tourists, particularly Britons, with limited means who wanted to party. The state was hopeful that changes could be made which would attract a more upscale demographic.[4]

On 24 November 2017, Delta Corp Limited claimed to have set up the first casino game training course centre in India at Goa.

Beaches



Goa's beaches cover about 125 kilometres (78 mi) of its coastline. These beaches are divided into North and South Goa.

North Goa beachesEdit

Pernem

Querim Beach, Kalacha beach, Arambol beach, Mandrem Beach, Ashvem beach, Morjim Beach,

Bardez

Chapora Beach, Vagator Beach, Ozran beach, Anjuna Beach, Baga Beach, Calangute Beach, Candolim Beach, Sinquerim Beach, Coco beach, Kegdole beach

Tiswadi

Miramar Beach, Caranzalem Beach, Dona Paula Beach, Vaiguinim beach, Bambolim Beach, Siridao Beach

South Goa beachesEdit

Mormugao

Bogmalo Beach, Baina beach, Hansa beach, Hollant beach, Cansaulim beach, Velsao beach

Salcete

Arossim beach, Utorda beach, Majorda Beach, Betalbatim beach, Colva Beach, Sernabatim beach, Benaulim Beach, Varca beach, Cavelossim Beach, Mobor Beach, Betul Beach

Quepem

Canaiguinim beach

Canacona

Cabo de rama Beach, Kakolem beach, Dharvalem beach, Cola Beach, Agonda Beach, Palolem Beach, Patnem beach, Rajbag beach, Talpona beach, Galgibag Beach, Polem Beach.

Forts


The landscape of Goa is dotted with several forts.

  1. Aguada Fort
  2. Alorna Fort
  3. Anjediva Fort
  4. Betul Fort
  5. Cabo de Rama
  6. Chandor Fort
  7. Chapora Fort
  8. Colvale Fort
  9. Corjuem Fort
  10. Gaspar Dias Fort
  11. Mormugão Fort
  12. Nanuz Fort
  13. Naroa Fort
  14. Palácio do Cabo
  15. Ponda Fort
  16. Rachol Fort
  17. Reis Magos
  18. Sanquelim Fort
  19. São Tiago of Banastarim Fort
  20. São Tomé of Tivim Fort
  21. St Estevam Fort
  22. Tiracol Fort

Why is toursim important in Goa?

Tourism is important because it helps to maintain goa's economy and also great contributors to exchange. ... Goa beaches has become the major attraction for the tourists such as Agonda, Calangute, Candolim, Dona Paula etc. besides this there are also churches like Basilica of BoBom Jesus, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Augustine and others. The state is famous for unending carnivals; Christmas parties and the sunburn festival are the centre of attraction for massive crowd. Goa receives largest number of tourist from Germany, Finland, UK, France, USA etc. The domestic tourists come from all over India as it is very popular tourist’s destination. Goa caters to the tastes of various tourists through the various types of tourism such as Beach Tourism, Adventure tourism, Wildlife Tourism, Pilgrimage Tourism and Cultural Tourism.

Goa is known as the “Rome of the East” having an area of 3702 Sq. Km. of lush green mountains, blue waters and white sands, winding rivers and picturesque villages with local flora and fauna Goa is thus famous for tourism. Tourism is important because it helps to maintain goa’s economy and also great contributors to exchange. Besides tourism there is mining, farming and fishing as the other important occupations of the people. It is a small state, with 140 km from North to South and 65 Km from East to West. Goa beaches has become the major attraction for the tourists such as Agonda, Calangute, Candolim, Dona Paula etc. besides this there are also churches like Basilica of Bom Jesus, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Augustine and others. The state is famous for unending carnivals; Christmas parties and the sunburn festival are the centre of attraction for massive crowd. Goa receives largest number of tourist from Germany, Finland, UK, France, USA etc. The domestic tourists come from all over India as it is very popular tourist’s destination. Goa caters to the tastes of various tourists through the various types of tourism such as Beach Tourism, Adventure tourism, Wildlife Tourism, Pilgrimage Tourism and Cultural Tourism.

Source: Wikipedia

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