Travel guide · India
Goa: what to see and when to go
Goa is India's smallest state, a strip of beaches, palm trees and Portuguese churches on the Arabian Sea. The north is lively, with markets and parties; the south is calmer, with long, quiet beaches.
What to see and do in Goa
Old Goa
Baroque churches, a UNESCO site, including the Basilica of Bom Jesus.
Fontainhas, Panaji
The Latin Quarter's brightly painted Portuguese houses.
Northern beaches
Anjuna, Vagator and their flea markets and night markets.
Southern beaches
Palolem, Agonda and Patnem, calm and palm-lined.
Spice farms and Dudhsagar
Plantation tours and one of India's tallest waterfalls.
Best time to go
The most pleasant months: Nov – May.
Getting there
| From | Flight time | Return flight |
|---|---|---|
| London | 10 hr, 15 min | ≈ €540 · See flights |
| New York | 17 hr, 15 min | ≈ €700 · See flights |
| Los Angeles | 19 hr | ≈ €740 · See flights |
| Dubai | 3 hr, 30 min | ≈ €210 · See flights |
| Singapore | 5 hr, 15 min | ≈ €310 · See flights |
| Sydney | 13 hr, 15 min | ≈ €610 · See flights |
3 nights from London: ≈ €690 per person, flight and stay included.
Per person. Estimates from distance and local prices; real fares depend on your dates.
Essentials
- Country
- India
- Currency
- Indian Rupee
- Good for
- sea · food · nightlife · calm
- How long to stay
- 4–7 days
- Where to stay
- Assagao or Anjuna in the north; Palolem or Agonda in the south.Find a place to stay in Goa
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Frequently asked questions
What's the weather like in Goa and when should you go?
The most pleasant months: Nov – May. Average highs range from 27° in July to 33° in March.
How many days do you need in Goa?
4 to 7 days is enough to see the essentials without rushing.
What does a few days in Goa cost?
Accommodation runs at around €50 per person per night. 3 nights from London: ≈ €690 per person, flight and stay included. The flight from London takes about 10 hr, 15 min.
Where should you stay in Goa?
Assagao or Anjuna in the north; Palolem or Agonda in the south.
