Catch Flights to Goa and Explore the Europe of Orient

Goa is a top Indian tourist destination that is frequented both by locals and international tourists. Beautiful beaches, amazing wildlife and the laidback culture appeals to all and sundry. Flights to Goa are highly sought after throughout the year.

Dancing palms, ashen white sands and sparkling blue water - the three major attractions that charm and entice more than 2 million visitors each year to Goa’s beautiful shores.

Goa has been under the Portuguese rule for more than 450 years and the influence of the Portuguese culture is very apparent throughout the region. The colonial mores has permeated through various aspects of Goan life - in the delicate, disintegrating architecture; in the fusion cuisine that blends the essential Goan food with the refined flavours of Lisbon; and in the musical notes of fado that waft on the aromatic breeze. No wonder, Goa is one of the reasons why cheap flights to India are highly sought after.

One has to travel a long way in India to find the carefree languidness of the Goan lifestyle, the charm of locals or the serenity of Goan beaches. The smallest Indian state is essentially the place to have fun amongst the beholding blend of dazzling natural beauty and magnificent historical legacy.

Travellers looking to have some fun can book direct flights to Goa. Or can look out for domestic airlines that operate different Goa flights from major Indian cities.

Take a look at some of the interesting things to do in the charismatic state of Goa.

Beaches

Goa boasts of some of the most amazing beaches in the region. Calangute is one of the busiest and most commercialised beaches in Goa. While its neighbouring Baga Beach features some of the most happening nightlife spots like Tito's and Café Mambo with its hip-hop and salsa nights themed nights.

Arambol Beach is regarded as a hippy haven apart from being extremely popular for dolphin viewing and paragliding. Many westerns seeking cheap flights to India, hope to land up here.

Goa’s Agonda Beach is a calm stretch that is lined with very few souvenir stalls and eating joints; while Benaulim Beach is renowned for its fishing and relaxed atmosphere.

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Tourists offered tips on best Goan beach houses

Anyone booking holidays to Goa may be interested in the Daily Telegraph's selection of the four best beach houses in the area.


People who have booked flights to Goa but have yet to select any accommodation for their holiday may want to consider some of the suggestions made by the Daily Telegraph.

The newspaper has selected four of the best beach houses on offer to travellers in the region.

Vivenda dos Palhacos tops the list. Described as a "beautifully restored Hindu-Portuguese hacienda", it is situated just a short walk from Majorda Beach.

Offering individual rooms and one self-contained cottage, the publication claims that it provides an "authentic Goan experience" that is slightly off the well-trodden tourist trail.

The Captain's House near Arambol is called "wonderfully simple" and could be the perfect choice for nature lovers as its proximity to the beach allows guests to sit and watch dolphins and, at certain times of the year, turtles digging their nests.

Aashyana Lakhanpal on Candolim Beach and Montego Beach Village near Morjim complete the top four.

Tourists looking for value from their holidays may also be interested to know that Lonely Planet selected India as the best value destination for next year in the guide's recent Best in Travel 2010 publication.

Find the world's best beaches in Goa, India

Goa has the best beaches in the world. The nature beauty and beaches of Goa attracts thousands of visitors every year. Brits, American and other global holiday makers book flights to Goa in advance for travelling with their friends, family, lovers and professional purposes. Plan to explore Goa this year if you never been there.