Whoever told you that Goa is all about beaches and nothing more? On the contrary, there’s so much here to see, explore and enjoy that you’ll run out of time and there’ll still be a lot to accomplish. Actually, Goa operates on various levels—it means different things to different people, depending on your interests.

However, it’s nice to know all the Top Things to Do in Goa so that you can plan your holiday well. But for everyone who’s going to Goa for the first time, may we suggest that you see at least the few sites mentioned here? Goa is, no doubt, a state replete with several historical and religious monuments and serene sea-beaches. A large number of tourist attractions in Goa play quite vital role in its reputation for a tourist destination. If you want to do more, sure why not? So, here goes.

ª Anjuna Beach

A very popular beach, it has a flea market that’s equally popular. It’s common to see foreigners, backpackers, people on long vacation, etc. This beach is 2km long and is lined with cafes, chic restaurants, beach bars, guesthouses, etc. You can indulge in water sports here and walks by the sea. You’ll also find people doing yoga here and getting Ayurvedic massages.

ª Baga Beach

Another popular beach in Goa, it is named after the Baga Creek. It’s perfect to get an idea of Goa’s nightlife. Here, the food shacks open in the evening and go on till late at night. It also has designer stores, restaurants, tattoo parlours, palmistry and tarot stores, sun decks and everything for a beach holiday.

ª Basilica of Bom Jesus

This church is a one-of-kind in India, particularly for its Baroque style architecture. It was built in 1594 and consecrated in 1605. It is situated in old Goa, 10 km from the capital city, Panjim. It is Goa’s oldest church and holds the mortal remains of St. Francis Xavier, who co-founded the Society of Jesus. It is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is more than 408 years old and is open to the public every day.

ª Reis Magos Church

In Portuguese, Reis Magosrefers to the Three Magi or the Three Wise Men. It is situated on the banks of the River Mandovi, near the Verem Bazaar. It was Bardez Taluka’s first church and has a multicoloured wood relief bearing the form of the three Magi.

Goa’s not just about beaches and churches, there’s much more to it. But if you see just the few sights mentioned here, it’s a beginning. You can always make a few trips more and explore all of Goa, little by little. To help you in this, may we suggest a good travel agency who can put together an enjoyable holiday itinerary—Optima Travels.

This agency has all the experience in planning holidays, so they will suggest some of their better Goa Tour Packages to you. Alternatively, you could choose to visit Goa on a Golden Triangle with Goa Tour, where again you will see a lot of Goa in a planned manner.

However, if you don’t want that but just want to chill by the beach, Optima Travels can also organize a Goa Beach Tour where you will spend a few days on each beach, soaking in the sun and sand and enjoying its beach fun.

Lastly, if it’s a honeymoon you’re planning, what better place to go to than Goa? A Goa Honeymoon Tour is a great idea. If you inform them, they will make all the arrangements for you, so you just take each day as it comes.

To know more, call and speak to optimatravels.com today. They will love to hear from you.