Goa Holidays in 2013

Goa is a perfect honeymoon destination, ripe with unforgettable sandy beaches, irresistible sunsets and romantic architecture. A honeymoon will leave you with lingering memories of sun soaked days spent on the beach and warm nights of candle lit dinners under the stars. There are a number of excursions to try as well, with water sports, cruises and legendary parties across miles of beaches, alternatively you can explore the jungle!

The Colonia De Braganza Hotel is in a quiet position, just a short stroll from the centre of Canangute, and 10 minutes from the beach appealing to couples for its simple but comfortable accommodation in a central area, enjoying everything vibrant Canangute has to offer

If you’re heading to Goa to experience the party scene then north Goa is for you. Though if you’re in the south why not try out a silent party at Neptune bay next to Palolem beach? it’s a little different as here you hire a set of wireless headphones and dance the night away with hundreds of other party goers amidst the silent idyllic beach side setting, take off your headphones to experience the silence!

There are a great selection of bars and restaurants to choose from in Goa, many of which are situated right on the beach. Depending on where you’re staying you will find a wonderful mix of live music, DJ’s and theme nights including retro nights to sample. Tito’s bar on Baga beach is a popular late night destination while Shores and Guru bar on Anjuna beach are open are to 11 and serve up a nice mix of local food and classic drinks.

When in season the night markets in particular are charming and colourful, and you can expect to find a great mix of trinkets, souvenirs, food and local arts and crafts. Night markets can be found at Arpora, Anjuna and Baga beaches, though there are often special events and parties that are also occasional homes to night markets - explore where you’re staying and ask at your hotel for information.

Diving in Goa is fantastic, with a varied mix of dive sites including wrecks, colourful marine life and vast corals. You’ll find dive schools and sites across the region, but by far some of the most exciting can be found close to Grand island with a mix of cove’s, bays and underwater wrecks. For those wanting to snorkel, you’ll find that you too are equally well catered to with some great reefs with both soft and hard corals. Bat Island and Sunchi reef are amongst the best, though most resorts around Goa offer average to good snorkelling spots.

Guests can still experience a more ‘original’ Goa experience with beautiful quiet beaches far removed from the party centre of Anjuna beach and its full moon parties. Patnem beach is located in south Goa just 20 minutes from Palolem and is home to warm embracing sands and curving shallow waters that are ideal for swimming. Bambolim beach lays almost undiscovered, open and tranquil with lines of coconut groves ideal for shading under when the sun gets too much.