Old Goa Church
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Famous Goan Beaches
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House belongs to Adv. Trifonio Jacques who is the brother
in law of one of the partners of BF homes
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ABOUT GOA
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Goa comes burdened with a reputation for
louche living, because there's so much more to it than sun, sand and psychedelia. The
allure of Goa is that it remains quite distinct from the rest of India
and is small enough to be grasped and explored in a way that other Indian states are not.
It's not just the familiar remnants of Portuguese colonialism or the picture-book
exoticism that make it seem so accessible; it's the prevalence of Roman Catholicism
and a form of social and political progressiveness that Westerners feel they can relate to.
The former Portuguese enclave on the west coast has enjoyed a prominent place in the
travelers' lexicon since the heady days of the 1960s. Travelers in Goa still feel
obliged to 'hang out' meaningfully, be mellow and wear pretty silly tribal costumes,
but the (in)famous hippies have now been replaced by backpackers, Indian visitors
and a bevy of bewildered package tourists on two-week jaunts from Europe.
Goa is and has always been a party destination, festivals such as Easter and
Christmas are celebrated in grand style. New Years eve is the biggest of them all.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Area: |
3,660 sq km |
Population: |
1.3 million |
Language: |
Konkani, Marathi, Portuguese, English |
Religion: |
Hindu, Muslim and Christian |
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