The majority of Goans are Hindus, who celebrate many extravagant festivals throughout the year, providing a spectacular display of rich decoration and colour.
The cuisine of Goa is largely seafood and rice with a variety of spices combining to make an exquisite exotic flavour. Both meat lovers and vegetarians are catered for and traditional style clay pots are often used to cook, creating a distinctive flavour.
After you have had plenty of relaxation time the vibrant hustle and bustle of the city markets laden with arts and crafts will be a welcoming cultural experience and a chance to do some shopping with a difference.
For those that enjoy being in the water, there are many water sports to keep you occupied including surfing, snorkelling, jet-skiing, boogie boarding, scuba diving, water-skiing, parasailing, windsurfing, and deep sea fishing.