Wander amid the colonial churches, cathedrals, and villas that give this old city its historic flavor. In its heyday, Goa’s capital, Panjim, was said to rival Lisbon.
North Goa
A favorite among hippies in the ’80s, the famous beaches of North Goa – Anjuna, Calangute, Baga, and Candolim – are now packed with tourists, which makes for great people-watching and bar-hopping.
South Goa
More idyllic and less populated, the southern beaches of Colva, Benaulim, and Palolem invite travelers looking to lounge by the water. Many of the five-star hotels and resorts have set up private beaches along this six-mile stretch.
