Travel guide

Goa

Portuguese-flavored beach party state

🗓️ Best time: November–February💰 Budget · ~$40/day📍 India

About Goa

India's smallest state fuses Portuguese colonial churches with psytrance beach parties — North Goa for nightlife, South Goa for peace.

Anjuna flea marketOld Goa churchesPalolem beach sunsetsDudhsagar waterfallSpice plantation tourDivar IslandCabo de Rama fortButterfly beach

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Goan fish curryVindalooBebincaFeni spirits

Scooter is king. Taxis are expensive and rare.

South Goa (Palolem, Agonda) is cleaner and quieter than the north.

Safe. Watch valuables at beach parties.

Anjuna for trance, Baga for clubs, Morjim for beach bars.