North Goa’s Candolim Beach to get a makeover

Candolim Beach’s main entrance is finally set for a major makeover. Work on the ‘Candolim Beach Promenade’ beautification project has commenced. The six crore ambitious Project will give Candolim Beach a new lease of life or so it seems. The project will be carried out by a public-private partnership with large resorts to develop the […]

Mumbai plans to break free of Goa’s shackles

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Inspired by the raging tourism industry and ever growing popularity of beach shacks in Goa, beaches in Mumbai will now have their very own version of Goa. The beaches of Mumbai could look like some of those in Goa, with shacks, showers and seafood. That’s what the Government of Maharashtra hopes to achieve at least, […]

State-appointed lifeguard agency issues advisory for the Monsoon months

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With moderate and heavy rains lashing various parts of Goa, Drishti Lifesaving, the state-appointed professional lifeguard agency has issued a monsoon advisory instructing visitors to the beach not to venture into the sea during the monsoon months extending from June till the end of September. According to the MET department, the southwest monsoon has advanced […]

Now get arrested for drinking in Goa ?

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From today onwards, anyone found drinking in public places including beaches in Goa will be arrested. These instructions were given after a meeting between members of general public, representatives from the tourism sector and the police at Calangute police station regarding drinking in Goa. North Goa Superintendent of Police Karthik Kashyap was part of the […]

SOARING THE SKIES WITH THE KITE-FLYING FESTIVAL IN GOA!

Adults too fly kites – Goa Kite-flying Festival When we were young we all have surely had a kite or have seen one in the air. Everybody at that time thought they were the best at Kite flying. There were many different types of kites that could be flown. But today there are more! Kites […]

Sernabatim Beach Goa- Peaceful and Clean

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The Sernabatim beach can be considered an extension of the Colva beach as one moves South toward Benaulim. Sernabatim is much cleaner (no jokes) and the waters are calm making it a good location for those who love to swim in the sea. The sun setting into the Arabian Sea is a mesmerizing scene and […]

ARE THE TURTLES SAYING GOODBYE TO GOA?

Goa has a coastline that is 160 km long of which 60 km are sandy beaches. These beaches are definitely amazing for a nice relaxing day or a swim. But let’s look at them from a different perspective. Tourism is on one side and on the other side we have sea turtles. Specifically, the Olive […]

The hot and Happening North Goa or the laid-back South Goa?

Goa is a beautiful land with a long stretch of coastline where you can completely rejuvenate yourself. The state is divided into two districts North and south. Being the smallest, yet taking pride in being the vibrant state in India. It is sunny round the year in Goa allowing one to spend time at the […]

FILMS THAT MADE GOA POPULAR!

Goa today does not need any introduction to tourists, the identity has already been established. Over the years Goa has seen tremendous amount of tourists from India as well as  the world. A beautiful place to visit with magnificent beaches and extraordinary places combined with people who are endowed with geniality and warmth. The standard […]