For many years this has been a very popular destination from Mid-December to February for people looking for sun, beautiful beaches, vitality and culture.

Many have the vision of Goa being some kind of Indian Costa Brava with cosmic karma, but you would be mistaken to think that, Goa, like everywhere in India, it is never quite what you expect.

Goa is very exotic and offers a fascinating mix of cultures with beautiful Portuguese architecture spiced up with Indian exuberance set in tiny fishing villages, added by laid-back beach shacks to pink sunsets and groovy beach parties, prepare to fall in love.

The cost of living is exceptionally low, especially if you stick to the local cuisine, so bed and breakfast is ample for board basis. However, for those looking for more extravagance try the south of Goa which is a lot quieter and offers some top quality establishments.

Important Information

• Passport valid for a minimum of 190 days with at least two blank pages.
• Two recent identical passport-size photographs.
• Visa - application form can be obtained online from the Indian Embassy.
• You may need to take vaccinations before you travel to India so please consult your Doctor