Tourism
of Goa
Entertainment
& RecreationAlthough
Goa was made famous for its encouraging attitude towards doing nothing more
than lounge by the beach, it's startling just how much else there is to do.
Whether it's at the break of the dawn or dusk, midnight or noon,
there is no end of fun and frolic in Goa. The state is plushed with variety
of options for the amusement of tourists. If one is longing for a drink
check out the pubs and bars situated at all the beach sides and major
cities. Or just hangout at the local shacks on the beach any time of the day
and enjoy the oceanic panorama.
Those who want to boogie in style,
then Goa is a bliss for nightclubs and discothèques. Goa is also home
to a number of Casinos and also to Caravela - the only offshore casino
located on a ship in India.
A popular alternative to watching the
sunset from a beach bar - at least for most Indian tourists - is an evening
River Cruise along the Mandovi from Panjim. Snacks and drinks are available,
and the price includes a display of Konkani and Portuguese dance accompanied
by folk singers in traditional Goan costume, and sometimes a live Hindi
cover band.
Nightlife in Goa is exciting and there are many ways
to liven up the evening. Goans enjoy going out and it is not unusual to find
families out for a night of merriment.
In certain areas, almost
every third house has a bar-cum-restaurant. The place may not be anything
special, usually just a room in the house that has been opened to the public
with a couple of chairs and a table. But the atmosphere is great - totally
relaxing and extremely conducive to an enjoyable night out with friends and
family.
Most of the places serve exquisite seafood and other Goan
delicacies and have well stocked bars. But if you are in the mood to dance
to the rhythm of the ocean, get together a group of our friends, some food
and drink and hit the beach. You are sure to have a special night - the sand
the moon and the pounding waves!
Following
are the Entertainment & Recreational Activities in Goa. Click on the
Activities to know more.
Bird
Watching: Goa is a bird watcher's paradise and keen
bird-watchers will be in seventh heaven, and even those who have previously
had little interest in birds will wonder at the richness of the birdlife.
Bungee
Jumping: Bungee Jumping, is both a spectacular attraction and
an exhilarating experience for all who participate, attracting people from a
wide background and a broad spectrum of age groups.
Casinos:
The first live-game floating casino in India is located on board the MS
Caravela (named after the first Portuguese ship that came to Goa in the 16th
century).
Crocodile
Watch: The huge, deadly looking crocodiles with dagger-like
teeth are seen in the wild, right here in Goa in the narrow creek that
intrudes into the thick mangrove jungle near the small village of Cumbarjua.
River
Cruises: There are two types of day cruises -- from the Panaji
jetty, down the Mandovi into the Zuari bay and up the Mandovi to Aldona and
a mineral water spring.
Discotheques:
In Goa, the day isn’t lost with sundown – actually it begins to
get better and better.
Go
Karting: The thrill of getting behind the wheel of a four-wheel
drive, even if it is just a go-kart cannot be explained.
Kala
Acedemy: The Kala Academy is a vibrant representation of the
culture and art of the people of Goa
Miscellaneous
Water
Sports: Skim the waves. Surf the seas. Float across the skies.
The fabulous golden Goan coast is sprinkled with water sports excitements
from windsurfing to paragliding.
