Description Goa, India

Goa - Pearl of India and individual states. This is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. Golden beaches on the shores of the Arabian Sea, rich nature, the humid tropics, ancient monuments, mountain waterfalls, jungle, sweet aromas of spices and diverse flora and fauna, a mixture of styles, cultures and races have made the province of Goa quite unlike the usual image of India.

In 1961, Goa, a former Portuguese colony, gained independence and became the 25 th state of India.

The famous south-eastern coast of India extends for 110 km. Bays share it on the most famous beaches: Arambol, Vagator, Anjuna, Sinkuerim the north and Colva, Betil, Madzhorda and Betalbatim in the south. Opening of the hotel chains of the world "Taj Group, Holiday Inn," "Renaissance", "Kempinski" has attracted tourists from all over the world.

Modern capital, the city of Panaji, is 29 km. from the local airport Dabolim. This is a small modern city. 10 km. from Panaji is Old Goa, founded by Adil Shah in the early 16 th century. With the arrival of Alfonso de Albuquerque Old Goa became the capital of the Portuguese colony. The Portuguese pay local residents to the Catholics, all induiisskie temples were destroyed.