Planning to spend some romantic nights in the serenity of the beaches and gasp some fresh sea air? Well then, you are in the right place because Goa is the perfect romantic destination for you. Goa has always been famous for its culture, nightlife, beaches, and churches and most importantly, it is popular across the nation for its party vibes. Then what are you waiting for? Pack your luggage and land your soul in the best romantic location one can ever enjoy.
Goa is situated on the southwestern coast of India, occupying the Konkan region. The Western Ghats have separated it from the Deccan highlands. Moreover, this state is financially rich as it is known to have the highest GDP per capita. Also, it holds the record of being the third-highest rank in terms of the human development index.
Goa is a perfect blend of western culture and Indian ethnicity. People from different cultures and traditions reside here to enjoy unity in diversity. It is to be noted that Goa still carries the Portuguese tradition vibe in its air as it had served as an overseas territory of the Portuguese Empire. Therefore, it was earlier popularly called Portuguese India. Not only in the air but in the food habits and dishes also, the Portuguese touch is prevalent in Goa.
Not only honeymoon couples, but this place is also popular among youths from all over the globe. Some of the common factors that attract people of all ages to Goa are mentioned hereunder.
Honeymoon couples visiting Goa mainly look out for beaches. However, some couples want some fun time and want to indulge in fun-filled activities. Thus, Goa is accessible to all sorts of honeymoon couples, be it romantic, daring, spiritual, or fun-loving.
Though Goa is often associated with gorgeous beaches and sumptuous food, the party capital of the country is also alive with other treasures as well. Couples who are keen to explore offbeat destinations in Goa and choose the roads less traveled, can discover some of the spectacular forts that Goa houses.
Situated above the Chapora River of Goa, the Chapora Fort remains a testimony to many chapters of history and is an undeniable chapter of Goa’s rich heritage. The hilltop locations tend to provide commanding views in every direction.
If you want to visit a fort that has been standing guard almost completely intact on a hilltop in Goa for more than 460 years, then you cannot afford to miss Reis Magos Fort. The presence of robust laterite walls and enticing Portuguese turrets are enough to give couples a spine-chilling experience.
South Goa is mainly famous for its remarkable Portuguese architecture that is spread all over the state. Moreover, honeymoon couples who are fond of spirituality can visit South Goa as it comprises some of the oldest and best Churches such as Bom Jesus Basilica and Se Cathedral de Santa Catarina. Not only Churches, but the famous Mangeshi Temple and Shantadurga temple are also one of the main tourist attractions of South Goa.
Want to dive into the beauty of the bluish Arabian Sea just like you dive into your partner’s eyes? The Grand Island is the perfect spot for you. The honeymoon couples can relish and celebrate their romantic side by indulging themselves in the beauty of the Arabian Sea. All you just need to reach Grand Island which is also popularly known as Bat Island or Monkey beach. Also, it is one of the most exotic locations in Goa that couples can visit and make their honeymoon memorable. Interestingly, the only way to reach this location is by sailing on a boat. Some of the fun activities that couples can try here during their Goa trip are snorkeling and fishing. Thus, it is an ideal place for honeymoon couples who want to explore some fun options apart from romantic dates.
The boat tour not only provides such amazing and thrilling fun activities but the couples can also give a nice treat to their taste buds with some authentic and exotic meals. Also, the couples can spot dolphins that keep twirling in their natural habitat if luck favors them.
A four-tiered waterfall located by the side of the Mandovi river, Dudhsagar falls is another very popular tourist attraction of Goa, just 60 km away from the capital of the state (Panaji). It also holds the record of being among India’s tallest waterfalls with a height of 310 m, accompanied by a width of approximately 30 m. Dudhsagar falls start from the Mandovi River (Western Ghats) and end its journey to meet the Arabian Sea in Panjim. This region is quite rich from a biodiversity point of view with a wide variety of flora and fauna. The local people also call this waterfall Tambdi Surla.
As we all know that Goa is also known to be the party capital of India, this little State is always giving an unending heavenly feel when it comes to celebrating and partying all night without any interruption. The breezy and cool morning and twilight evenings are unmatchable in Goa. Various pubs and clubs in Goa have delivered the best services to make their customers feel over the top with good music, drinks, and lots of fun. Some old pubs are still competing tirelessly with the newly emerged ones to keep the vibe alive. Some of the most popular nightclubs in Goa include Club Tito’s, SinQ Night Club, LPK Waterfront, Cohiba, and Leopard Valley.
Goa is occupying the west coast of India, along the shore of the Arabian Sea. Thus, the cuisine is dominated by spices and flavours. Rice and fish curry is considered to be the staple food of Goa. Most of the dishes are prepared using coconuts, rice, fish, pork, meat, and local spices such as kokum. Besides, a wide range of sea food is also available which is prepared using shark, tuna, pomfret, and mackerel fish. Some of the delicacies of Goa that you should definitely try out are Goan fish curry, Chicken cafreal, Pork Vindaloo, Chicken Xacuti, Shark Ambot Tik, Sorpotel, Feijoada, Sorak, Samarachi Kodi, Prawns Xeque Xeque and Patolea.
However, couples can visit this party capital of India all over the year, yet if the most comfortable months are to be chosen, it has to be between Mid November to Mid-February. During this time of the year, the beaches are calm and the weather is extremely pleasant. Thus, couples can book a tour package and visit Goa for a never-before experience.