BIKERS CLUB MARCH 2019 ISSUE | Page 48

PLA C ES IN GOA Baga Beach Grand Island Fort Aguada Baga Beach is the most famous of all Goan beaches and as a tourist visiting Goa you really haven't been to Goa if you haven't been to Baga. Full to the brim with activities you can indulge in, Bag Beach and its surrounding areas will not give you time to get bored. It is the nirvana of Goan water-sports. There is a lot to be experienced here from diving to snorkelling to fishing. Scuba diving in Goa is the most popular activity because it offers so much in terms of underwater exploration. Another heritage from the Portuguese, Fort Aguada has been standing stern on the beach facing the Arabian Sea from 1612 when it was built in order to provide defence against the invading Dutch and the Marathas. It was a grand old fort in its time with the capacity to hold 79 cannons among other weapons of defence. Canagute Beach The largest beach in Goa, Calangute Beach is alo affectionately known as the "Queen of Beaches". It is among the top ten beaches in the world, which means it is one of the tourist places in Goa that you should not miss. Dudhsagar Waterfalls The Dudhsagar Waterfalls are situated on the Goa- Karnataka border and are one of the India's must see sights. The four-tiered waterfall structure is one of the tallest in India and is located on the Mondovi River. Candolim Beach Running from Calangute Beach on one side to Fort Aguada on the other is the Candolim Beach. The day activities offered on this beach are its best attraction.