Holidays to Goa mix up an incredible combination of Indian and Portuguese culture with golden sand beaches, adrenaline fuelled activities and wild parties to make your holiday one to remember. What’s more, you can haggle at vibrant markets, practice yoga gazing out to the Arabian Sea or try out all the local dishes you can. It’s really an enchanting place.

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When it comes to fun-filled breaks in India, holidays to Goa are in a league of their own. Despite being the smallest region in the entire country, along this western coast you’ll never run out of things to do, or to learn. For keen history buffs and those who love to immerse themselves among different cultures, a holiday in Goa will be just what you’re looking for.

For those who love a beautiful, golden sand beach with picturesque ocean views, Goa is also your perfect match. Steeped in a year-round tropical climate, a Goa holiday is the ideal excuse for a week of sun loungers and tanning. A good year round climate means it’s also the perfect destination to save some pennies and avoid the crowds.

A rich history

Up until 1961, Goa was ruled by the Portuguese for around 450 years, so its blend of western and eastern culture is unique and has forever left an imprint in Goa.

• Old Goa was the capital of Goa pre-independence (1961), but since has been renamed Panjim which still serves as the state capital.
• It’s the place to be for history buffs, with long-standing European-style buildings and elaborate Catholic churches making it feel like you’re stepping back in time.
• Here you’ll also find two UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the Bom Jesus Basilica, which holds the remains of St Francis Xavier, and the Churches and Convents of Goa. With no entrance fees these sites are great for cheap days out exploring.

The Arabian Sea

A cooling breeze from the Arabian Sea will be just what you need when basking under the Indian sun on the gorgeous beaches in Goa. 

• Baga Beach is the most popular beach in Goa. You’ll find sun loungers and umbrellas covering the length of the beach, along with water sports like paragliding, kayaking, snorkelling and jet skiing. It also shares its sand with Candolim and Calangute so you can mix your beach days up.
• Varca Beach boasts 10 km of quieter and less crowded sands. It’s more secluded here with less facilities but it’s the perfect spot leaving you to bask in peace. Cheap Goa holidays are best spent on these dreamy sands.
• Families in Goa will love Benaulim beach with its shallow shores and long stretch of sands with plenty of room for playing.Thre’s opportunity for watersports too, and plenty of family friendly restaurants.

Alluring local markets

Indian markets take shopping to whole new heights, and on holiday in Goa, you’ll see some of the country’s best marketplaces. With spices, music and local wares, it’s sensory overload – but in a good way!

• The Saturday night market in Arpora offers a sprawling collection of stalls gathered around a central stage where live music fills the air. You’ll find jewellery, clothing, lanterns, artwork and tea, as well as food stalls and bars.
• The Anjuna Flea Market is hosted every Wednesday and boasts a fun and lively vibe perfect for a day out. You’ll find incredible local handicrafts, including jewellery, as well as everything from clothes and footwear to spices. 
• Everyone loves a market to see what bargains they can grab and it’s not different on holiday in Goa. Try your luck with some bartering and get the best deal possible on some really special goods.

Places to go

Holidays to Goa might be known for the vibrant nightlife and casinos but they offer plenty for the daytime too, from beaches to museums, historic monuments and natural sights.

• A star attraction of a Goa holiday is Calangute beach. Here you’ll find an expansive stretch of golden sand, vibrant beach shacks serving cocktails and seafood, sun loungers and plenty of watersports.Once the sun sets, there’s plenty of bars to let your hair down too.
• Head to the open air Ancestral Goa Museum (Big Foot) for a glimpse into rural Goan life. From the rich art and culture to architecture and environment of Goa, it’s all brought together in a fun, conservative and educational way that makes a great day out.

Things to see

There’s just so much to do in Goa, your holiday itinerary will be jam packed. It’s a fascinating destination with even more fascinating sights, heritage and culture.

• The Dudhsagar Falls, translated as the Sea of Milk, is certainly a sight to see on holiday in Goa. Standing 603m tall, this seriously impressive waterfall begins as Mandovi river, before plummeting down the falls and into the Arabian Sea. It’s completely free to explore, and is a wonder to see and to understand where it got its name from.
• Great for culture vultures and keen history buffs, the Basilica of Bom Jesus is an abandoned Roman Catholic Church that showcases the incredible Renaissance Baroque and Colonial Portuguese architecture that was so prominent in historic Goa.

Cuisine in Goa

The rich heritage and history is further shown through the delicious cuisine, and whether you’re staying All Inclusive, on a budget for a cheap Goa holiday, or indulging in all the luxuries possible, you’ll want to try it.

• Traditional Goan food is a mouth-watering blend of curries, classic Indian spices, and Portuguese flavours, as well as vegetables, like peri-peri chillies, potatoes, guavas and cashew nuts.
• Coconut milk, rice, seafood and local spices dominate the dishes in Goa. These key ingredients can be served in and with pretty much everything from curries to stews. 
• Dine in the traditional beach huts for authentic Indian cuisine with a view, pick a table on an outdoor terrace among the busy market squares to watch the world go by or opt for some fine dining accompanied by high ceilings and extravagant exteriors.

Nightlife in Goa

Goa isn’t your average nightlife spot, with the gorgeous beaches and laid back lifestyle, the nightlife in Goa has adopted a hippie vibe and music here is known as the Goa trance.

• Arpora nightlife boasts the jaw-droppingly massive Club Cubana. Here, after you’ve paid the entrance fee, it’s free drinks for the night and access to the pool! Perfect for a night out on your cheap holiday in Goa.
• Head for a lavish night out in Baga Beach at one of Goa’s oldest clubs, Club Titos, or hit the beach for one of Baga Beach’s famous booming beach parties.
• Candolim nightlife is yet another hotspot for nightlife in Goa, in particular SinQ, a party paradise with a pool, lounge, nightclub and microbrewery! There’s plenty of quieter options too – but who’s not looking for a vibrant crowd?