GOA

Endless stretches of silver sands, blue  waters, clear blue sky mirroring the sea  below, brilliant green fields lush with  the paddy crops, acres and acres of coconut plantations swaying gently in the wind, beautiful white churches and Portuguese style mansions standing out against the startlingly red soil, long nights spent over brewed feni, longer days of sun, sand and sea. All these contribute to the lethargy that is unique to Goa.


The name Goa is derived from that of the pastoral communities (Go) who are thought to have migrated to Goa in the prehistoric period. Goa is one of the youngest states of the Indian Union, having attained statehood after 451 years of colonial rule and 26 years as Union territory.