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Goa on the map is not an island at all, as many people think. Goa is part of the mainland. Here is a Russian map of Goa with parts on indiagoa.ru:

Central Goa

This part of the state includes three districts and the capital Panaji - the largest and most populous (95 thousand people) city in Goa. It is famous for its old Portuguese quarter, among the sights are the Church of St. Sebastian, the Secretariat building - the fortified palace of Yusuf Adil Shah. Next to the Secretariat building is sculptural composition, reminiscent of a scene from a horror movie - a stern man with hair flying behind his back pulls his hands to the throat of a lying woman. This is a monument to Abbot Faria, one of the most famous followers of Franz Anton Mesmer, who used hypnosis to treat various diseases. The church is also of interest. Immaculate Mother of God built in the middle of the 16th century. interesting building Central Library occupying part of the former army barracks. It was in the capital that we watched the Hobbit movie -
9 kilometers from Panaji is Old Goa - the center of the most important Christian churches in India, including the Basilica, where the incorrupt remains of St. Francis Javier are buried - the patron saint of Christians not only in India, but throughout South-East Asia. Initially, this particular city was the capital of the Portuguese colony, but the cholera epidemic that devastated it in the middle of the 17th century forced the capital to be moved closer to the ocean, to Panaji. Of course, Old Goa with its small houses, narrow streets, short distances, a long siesta and numerous Catholic holidays looks like provincial town but that doesn't make it any less charming. The old quarters carefully preserve the medieval Portuguese atmosphere: crooked streets with many small shops and bars, above the doors of which swing signs that have not changed for the past 200 years, red tiled roofs, pastel-colored walls, openwork hinged balconies.
Among the historical and architectural monuments Old Goa can be distinguished Cathedral Saint Catherine. It covers an area of ​​76 by 55 meters and is the largest Christian temple in Asia. The external decoration of the temple is made in the Tuscan style, the interior is striking in proportions and magnificent modesty. The main bell of the cathedral is the largest in Goa, for its sound it is called "golden". Its ringing is heard for 14 km around, but if you stand next to it, you can only hear a very gentle and quiet melody.
Hindu temples with the arrival of Muslims and the Portuguese in the 13th-15th centuries were for the most part destroyed, so that those that can be seen at the present time are either newly built or rebuilt with great changes. Since this construction and restoration took place during the reign of the Portuguese, the architecture of the temples turned out to be very peculiar. For example, the Mangesh temple. Mangesh was the reincarnation of Shiva. Its architecture bears the features of Christianity (an octagonal tower, a facade decorated with columns) and Islam (a domed roof structure). From the time of the first temple, only the water tank has been preserved.
Mahalsa Temple is 1 km from the Mangesh Temple. There is also a Christian influence here. But just as Mangesh was the reincarnation of Shiva, so Mahalsa is also the reincarnation of Vishnu, but only in a female form. Takovo short description the main attractions of Central Goa.

north goa

The charm of North Goa is different from that of Central Goa. This is the most developed region in terms of tourism. In the turbulent 70s of the 20th century, north Goa was a mecca for hippies. Those times are in the past. Now the beaches of the north are occupied by tourists from different levels income, but mostly these are young people traveling with backpacks or who have specially arrived on vacation, who are content with rather modest accommodation, but are very fond of a fun and eventful nightlife. North Goa is famous for its abundance of restaurants that serve excellent fish and seafood. The chain of beaches from to , if you look at the map from top to bottom, including Anjuna and , is the most fun place in the fun upstate. Crowds of former hippies, wanderers, monks, idle dreamers, artists and onlookers hang around here.
The place is known for its flea market working on Wednesdays. Here you can simultaneously see merchants from Tibet and Kashmir, picturesque women from the tribes of Gujarat, ex-hippies, Indian tourists, charterers from all over the world, etc., etc. The market arose spontaneously: travelers had to sell their things in order to get some money and live in it for a while paradise.
Saturday is also interesting. night market in Arpora. Local hippies sell their handicrafts here. Here they come to sit in mobile vegetarian cafes and watch a short performance on a small stage built from improvised materials.

South Goa.

The area that lies below the Zuari River is called South Goa. This is the most uninhabited part of the state. Here is the most picturesque nature, and the beaches are the widest and snow-white. Settlements much less than in the center and in the north. At present, almost the entire coast has been bought out by large investors and the construction of very high-level hotels is in full swing. There are almost no historical sights. In the very south of the state is the largest nature reserve in Goa - Cotigao. Here with observation tower you can observe the wild life of the jungle: Indian bison, barking deer, sambars, jackals, etc.
Separately, I would like to dwell on general characteristics beaches of Goa, which are rightfully one of the main tourist attractions of the state.

Beaches

The beaches of the northern part of Goa are yellowish-grayish and reddish-grayish due to the special composition of the sand. They are willingly visited by local residents of the Hindu faith, who watch the sunset every evening.
In the center of Goa, there is no need to talk about beaches. The beaches near the hotels are man-made works, their good condition is maintained artificially through the efforts of the hotels themselves. The water here is slightly saline due to inflow fresh water from the Mandovi and Zuari rivers, but swimming is still pleasant.
In the south, the beaches are white and wide, the sand is fine, dense and loose at the same time. The water is more transparent. The local population does not go out here to see off the sun in such numbers as in the north. But there are more fishing artels here, who fish in the mornings with nets and logs. This happens in the morning, so it does not disturb tourists, and even gives some exotic.

Map of beaches in GOA

There is a legend about how this place was created. One of the Indian gods Parashurama, standing on the top of a mountain, fired an arrow into the sea, and ordered the waters where the arrow fell to move away from this place. So, according to the legend, Goa was formed. Later, this state was a Portuguese colony for a long time. And it left a huge mark on architecture and local traditions. The state of Goa is divided into 3 parts - Northern part and southern. The southern part is more respectable, and people who are accustomed to the high quality of service rush there. North Goa is a simpler place. Young people from all over the world love to come here. And here reigns a relaxed atmosphere of celebration and fun. Usually in North Goa you can visit many beach parties.

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Tourists who travel abroad often find themselves out of a simple situation - they do not know where the beaches are, what they are called and how to get to them. But this is a problem, and not everyone local will help solve it. Firstly, there is a language barrier, and secondly, many residents tourist cities will not help for free. Therefore, it is better to know everything in advance. AND new map South Goa with beaches and hotels in Russian will help you navigate the resort. Using the map, we will independently find the beach you need, find out where this or that hotel is located and you can easily move around the area. And since our map is interactive, you can enlarge it, view photos and panoramas, and easily get directions to any place you need.

Why do tourists choose South Goa?

Indian Goa is divided into two regions: southern and northern. Most people choose South Goa, and there are a number of reasons for this. The first reason is that the southern part is more developed in terms of infrastructure. There are more modern hotels, there are many cafes and shops. Here you can easily find entertainment and do whatever you want. In South Goa, the beaches are equipped with everything you need to relax.
The second reason is that the south is much warmer than the north. This is true everywhere, because the south is always warmer than the north. In southern Goa, there is more sun, less winds and almost two times less rain. Plus here daylight hours last at least a little, but more.

Another reason is cows. It is no secret that in India it is a sacred animal. And cows can easily walk around cities, walk on roads and do all sorts of things. In South Goa, this is a little different. There are fenced off beaches, and cows do not fall on them. The hotel areas are fenced off and cows cannot enter here either. And the beaches themselves are clean and almost free of garbage. While in the northern part of Goa, many beaches are littered, and cows walk on them.

What is the weather like in Goa? What is the climate?
The weather in Goa varies from season to season. There is a dry season and dry rains. Also, some tourists distinguish transitional seasons. These are the segments when one season ends and the second begins. But the so-called transitional seasons are misleading. One year it can be hot, and the next it can be rainy and windy. Therefore, it is better to divide your vacation in Goa into two seasons: rainy and dry.
The dry season starts in November. There is practically no rain, they occasionally still fall at night. The air temperature has stabilized and the sun shines from morning to evening. There are very few cloudy days, especially during the winter months. The dry season ends at the end of April. It was then that the winds begin, the rains begin to pour, and in such weather you don’t even want to go outside.

The rainy season in Goa is the time when there are practically no tourists here. Very few people come to the state these days. There is simply nothing to do here. It rains for days, the beaches are closed, and to go on an excursion, you have to love art very much. After all, you will have to see the sights in the squally rain.

How to get to Goa from Russia?
From Russia to rest in Goa can only be reached by plane. It's easier, faster and cheaper. Of course, you can go by car, but then you have to draw up a lot of documents, visas for a car, and so on. Yes, and you will get gas for a round sum.

Goa is so popular with tourists from Russia that of all big cities fly here regularly charter flights. During the rainy season they are not available or they fly once a week. But in winter time every year, charters fly out from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Samara, Kazan, Novosibirsk and other cities with a population of over a million.

If there is no charter to Goa from your city, then you can fly on a regular Aeroflot route to Delhi and from there get to Goa. Usually, if you buy a vacation tour from a company, then the flight and transfer are included in the tour and there are no problems here. But many independent tourists faced with the problem of tickets. Since charter companies conclude agreements with travel agencies, there are no extra tickets for flights.

Maps of beaches and hotels.
Even if you are flying to South Goa, it is still better to have a map of the entire resort with you. You never know if you want to visit somewhere else. Next, see the map of the entire coast of Goa. The map can be saved to your computer:

And now let's look at the map of South Goa. As we already said, the map is interactive and you can manage it and even see photos of tourists and panoramas.

These are old Hindu and Portuguese temples, this is the bright colors of the night market and an incredible palette of taste in a plate of seafood generously seasoned with curry...

Goa is a state of delight, where whole families come "for the winter" or just once having visited, they return again and again.

Weather

Goa is a year-round resort, the air temperature here does not fall below +20 °C. There are three main seasons: summer, winter and munsun (rainy season). Moonsun starts in June and lasts until September, winter (tourist) lasts from late October to early April, summer - from May to September.

Months are the best time to visit Goa October to March. The air temperature at this time ranges from +21 to +32 °C. At this time, there is no stuffiness and exhausting heat, which begins in April.

Hotels

Goa has many hotels of various categories - from luxury hotel complexes from a huge territory to small hostels with the only proud star in . "Stars" are very conditional and are very different from European ones. In Goa, as in Thailand, most tourists stay in two- or three-star hotels.

Hotel Features

Resorts

The state of Goa is divided into three parts - Northern, Central and. They differ greatly from each other in the level of service and a set of entertainment. counts respectable resort where wealthy Europeans rest; chosen by budget travelers and creative youth; Central Goa combines the properties of other parts of the state and is a major transport hub: there are an airport, a railway station, a port, and bus stations.

north goa

Large spacious beach, many nightclubs and bars, there is an interesting flea market.

The beach is spacious, there are several bars. There are parties in the evenings. Rest is suitable for noisy companies and active youth. Located farthest from the airport.

1.5 km away from the sea. Lots of expensive comfortable hotels. Suitable for tourists with children.

wide beach with volcanic sand separated from the village by a river. Relatively quiet resort suitable for families with children.

The oldest resort in all of Goa. Suitable for any type of holiday. The beach is wide and there is a river nearby.

Popular with creative youth. Known for its nightly parties. There are several beaches, with a rocky shore.

Most famous beach of all Goa and the most popular resort. Large range of hotels

Quiet resort with expensive hotels. The beach is sandy, wide, right on it stands the Portuguese fort of Aguada. Located closest to the airport.

Situated between two rivers. Accommodation of tourists is mainly in bungalows.

Quiet resort with good infrastructure. Popular with Russian tourists.

Small quiet village with budget hotels and a clean beach.

Small village next to the airport. Very clean white sand beaches, mid-range hotels.

Large resort with spacious beaches and good choice hotels. Quiet place, suitable for relaxation.

A secluded village with a very good level of service in hotels. Spacious clean beach suitable for families with children.

A popular resort with good infrastructure and budget hotels.

Popular resort. Suitable for families with small children. Located closest to the airport.

A resort with good infrastructure and expensive hotels. Surrounded on three sides by water.

One of the most beautiful beaches in all of Goa. Located farthest from the airport. One of the most expensive resorts.

Small village with a beautiful beach. Very quiet resort, suitable for lovers of solitude

Attractions

Acquaintance with Goa among tourists usually begins at Dabolim Airport, in the city of Vasco da Gama. The city is named after the famous discoverer-navigator. The Portuguese heritage is well preserved in this Indian state and there is always something for tourists to see.

Both in and in have their own set of attractions. Excursion routes are organized to all the sights, they are conveniently accessible from any corner of Goa.

For example, in Old Goa(city in) preserved beautiful cathedrals, ruins of churches and narrow streets. In Panaji, the capital of Goa, you should definitely wander around the old district of Fontainehas and see the architectural complex of Largo da Igreja. The Portuguese forts of Aguada and Alorna are also at the top of the list of attractions in Goa. The fortress of Aguada is located on the outskirts of Candolim beach - after sunbathing and swimming, you can look at this ancient stronghold.

On Wednesdays and Fridays in Goa, grandiose markets. On Friday, you need to go to Mapusa to bargain and buy plenty of bright clothes, souvenirs, painted plates, spices, incense and a lot of what your heart desires. There is a flea market in Anjuna - it opens every Wednesday in the early morning and rages until sunset.

The largest Christian temple in Asia - the cathedral Cathedral of Saint Catherine (Old Goa). The relics of the baptist of Asia, St. Francis, can be seen in the Basilica of Jesus, one of the most famous churches not only in Goa, but throughout India.

Most popular excursions in Goa - in spice garden "Savoy" and to the waterfalls. Spice plantations are not only interesting, but also very informative, and also delicious, because every tourist will be sure to be fed with dishes generously seasoned with curry and fragrant herbs. There are a lot of spice plantations in Goa, "Savoy" is located 23 km from the capital of the state of Panaji. Dudhsagar waterfall overthrows streams of water from a height of more than 300 meters! It is also called the "milky ocean" - for the white color of the water. The waterfall is located in the eastern part of Goa, you can get to it in a few hours by bus.

In the Cotigao Reserve, you can wander through the multi-story jungle. The reserve is located 12 km from the beach in.

Goa has many centers ayurveda where you can create your own healing program with herbs, massages and potions based on natural ingredients.

Transport

Most tourists rent bike and roam around the state. For rent, you will need to leave a deposit in foreign currency (from 60 to 200 dollars). A driver's license is rarely required. Traffic in Goa, as in all of India, is chaotic, so we recommend that you brush up on your driving skills in advance and be extremely careful on the roads. There are almost no gas stations in Goa, gasoline can be bought from hand in roadside tents and shops (sold in ordinary water bottles).

Those who do not dare to ride a bike in India use the services Taxi. Taxis are quite expensive, all areas are divided between taxi drivers. Almost no one has a counter.

Another way to move between Goa resorts - bus. This message in India is very developed, buses call even in the most remote villages. Travel in them is very cheap (from 5 to 40 rupees), locals use it with pleasure. The amount of the fee depends on the distance of the trip. The buses are old, they have no air conditioning, the windows are protected by bars (from monkeys).

There is no direct communication between the resorts of Goa, you need to go with a transfer at the bus station (in Mapusa, Panaji or Margao). Buses do not have numbers, the route is written in local language, however, conductors and drivers announce directions loudly at stops. By the way, there are no stops in the usual sense, the bus stops on demand anywhere. Intervals of buses - on average 1 time in 15 minutes.

A trip on an Indian bus is like an attraction - a bright old bus rushes through the jungle to Indian music, the conductor jokes with passengers, women in bright saris laugh ...

Goa bus stations

Souvenirs

Most of the souvenirs that tourists bring from trips to Goa are ethnic. Often they buy a sari (national Indian women's clothing) and bloomers (loose pants), textiles (bed linen, bedspreads, towels), jewelry with gems, incense sticks, henna. A good souvenir will be spices, toothpaste with red pepper, natural cosmetics brand "Hymalaya". Sandalwood and ebony deity figurines start at $3.

Lamb stewed in milk with curry, meatballs in spicy yogurt, chicken in orange sauce with herbs are popular. famous for its abundance of vegetarian dishes, such as rice cakes or curried lentil dumplings (dosa and samba). Vegetables are served with curry and rice.

Seafood and fish in Goa are incredibly popular. Fish is fried on fire, baked in dough, stewed in curry yoghurt... Try maylai - shrimp with constant curry and coconut. Perfectly refreshing in the heat is the drink dhai - curdled milk with spices. Alcohol is sold freely in Goa, local “moonshine” called “feni” is made here - this is fermented coconut juice and cashews.

Good to know

• All tourists arrive at Dabolim Airport. The flight from Moscow takes approximately 7.5 hours.
• Time in Goa is 2.5 hours ahead of Moscow.
• In Goa, Indian Konkani, Portuguese and English are spoken.
• Sockets in Goa do not differ from Russian ones.
• The currency in Goa, as elsewhere in India, is the rupee. There are 100 paise in one rupee. In August 2017, the exchange rate of the rupee and the ruble was approximately the same: for 1 ruble they gave 1 rupee and 6 paise.
• From India to Russia, you can take out duty-free no more than 3 liters of alcohol per person who has reached the age of 18, up to 5 liters - with the payment of a fee.
• Thoroughly wash vegetables and fruits bought in the markets. Drink only bottled water.

Goa on the map

Here we have published the most detailed, interactive map by Google, in Russian, for your convenience. On it you can see exactly where the state of Goa in India is located. Using the map is very simple: using the mouse, the map can be easily moved left and right; Using the mouse wheel you can zoom in or out on the map itself. You can also look at Goa from a satellite by turning on a special mode from the bottom, in the left corner of the map. With these simple tricks, you can see exactly where the popular state of Goa is located on the world map and India.

Goa map with all beaches

To see what a large number of of various beaches is located in Goa, here is placed detailed maps with the name of all the beaches in the state that you can visit if necessary. This is not marked on the map, but Goa is conditionally divided into North and South.

north goa

North Goa is the most popular place among young people. It hosts the largest number of club parties and discos under open sky. There are a large number cheap hotels but you can find more expensive options. North Goa starts at Coco beach and ends at Querim beach. WITH detailed information about all the beaches north Goa, can be found in the article "". It is in the north that the most popular ones are located, where everyone can buy the goods they like:,,,,.

Often tourists have questions: "What interesting and useful things can be bought and brought from Goa." Answering these questions, we wrote a special article, which is called ““.

south goa

Tourists from Europe with average incomes fly to South Goa, as well as wealthy local population. There are a large number of prestigious hotels for a comfortable and a cozy holiday on the seashore. It is not without reason that modern SPA centers and expensive restaurants have been built in southern Goa. The beaches of South Goa start at Bogmalo beach and end at Polem beach. All the beaches of the south are described in more detail in the article ““.

Goa time difference

Below is the time difference in hours with the state of Goa.

Moscow - Goa = +2.30

Yekaterinburg — Goa = +0.30

Novosibirsk - Goa = - 0.30

Samara - Goa = +1.30

Kazan — Goa = +2.30

Izhevsk — Goa = +1.30

Vladivostok - Goa = -4.30

Alma-Ata — Goa = +0.3

Perm – Goa = +0.30

Goa Photos

A long time ago, the Gods had to find a place for themselves to play and have a good time. I didn’t have to go far, because they were Indian Gods - so they chose a heavenly place for themselves on the most beautiful beaches India - in Goa. It is not known for certain how long they celebrated and entertained there, only the consequences of their feasts were not in vain for this province. Unlike continental India, which for a long time was under the protectorate of England, best beaches Goa was under the rule of the Portuguese crown. And even today this province is not quite India, the cows that are afraid to look at on the continent in the coastal province are ordinary cows, dreaming of escaping from this Catholic paradise into the interior of the country, where even if not magnificent beaches, but reverence for them will be higher than for icons.

The geographical feature of the state, which occupies a fairly narrow strip of beaches, has led to the uniqueness of local buildings, which are simply stuck on top of each other and go almost to the sea itself. But any native can boast that his whole life passes by the ocean - the best place in the world - Goa.

The state is conditionally divided into Northern and south goa, but the distances from the beach to the beach are minimal, so in the morning we swam in the very center of Calangute, in the afternoon in the very South, and in the evening we went to the party Baga Beach)) common to all beaches is the Arabian Sea, which is actually Indian Ocean, they called it Arabian because of the warm coastal waters, the temperature does not drop below 25 degrees, so you can be calm sharks, like other fish, do not swim in such a steam room, everything is clean and without living creatures)). Which part of the state to choose It is worth adding that all the beaches in India, and accordingly in Goa belong to the state, the entrance to them is available to everyone.

Goa beaches map:

North Goa beaches:

Following the Gods and the Portuguese came here ... hippies. The description of their stay was not included in the canonical sources, however, the trace they left is still felt in Goa. Lots of small drinking establishments, small bungalows, but most importantly - a lifestyle that boils day and night on the beaches of the northern part of the state. There is no distinction between day and night. Some bungalows are closed - you can move to the night one, the party is over during the day - the most persistent can continue in nightclubs. The distance between the beaches is surmountable on foot (if seasickness has not yet overtaken), so at any time of the day a tourist can travel from bar to bar, without bothering with the answer: is it day or night? Even night markets, where you can buy even more and cheaper than during the day, are everywhere. It's hard to say: are these gods or hippies instilled by the coast North Goa such a lifestyle, and it doesn't matter. The main thing is that the spirit of freedom and eternal holiday is unlikely to easily remind you that it's time to go home.

Below is a list of all the beaches of North Goa, we will be glad if you leave a review about the ones you know:

South Goa beaches:

The peaceful course of life in this part of the province suggests that the measured British did not bypass South Goa with their influence. Beautiful quiet beaches this half of the state is evoked by thoughts of meditation, infinity and the power of the Gods who created them. It seems that even the sea in this part worries much less often. The absence of fuss and bustle inherent in the northern neighbor brings southern part coast to the civilized world, gives it "Europeanism", and at the same time is the best place in order to be alone and gather my thoughts in a paradise, it was here that the advertisement for the bounty bar was filmed.