Nothing can be more delightful than
an invigorating game on the warm golden sand, followed
by a dip in the cool sea! Goa’s beach sports offer
you just such wonderful and refreshing opportunities
that will have you enjoying yourself to the hilt!
You’ll come by groups of youngsters playing beach
basket ball, or the slower and easier beach volley ball.
Children build castles in the sand in the distance,
while another group sets off on a beach combing expedition.
The silvery sands, the palm grooves and the tides are
irresistible companions that make any kind of beach
activity in Goa an enjoyable and memorable experience.
Rave Parties
The (in)famous rave parties of Goa are renowned through
out the world. They began with an influx of hippies
in the 1960’s when numerous foreigners crowded
Goa’s beaches in drugged and drunken hordes. However,
the nature of these rave parties has now changed and
has spawned a new king of music called Goa Trance, which
is played through the nights. Goa is an offshoot of
techno that is characterized by multi-layered synth
lines and sub-bass rhythms.
Rave parties are held every night around the time of
New Year and Christmas, and have been under control
ever since Goa Tourism decided to promote up market
tourism over backpackers in Goa.
Rave parties are full of dance, music and fun, and
can be diverting pass times for tourists. If you see
a huge group of ravers heading off on their bikes together,
it is a sure sign that a party is on. So if you want
some fun of your own, get on a bike and ride off into
the night. But remember to stay away from drugs.
Water Sports
Water sports are a prime and exciting option on a vacation
in Goa. Goa’s splendid coastline, rivers and lakes
make it the perfect place for some thrilling aquatic
sport activities. Surfing, snorkeling, jet-skiing, boogie
boarding, scuba diving, water-skiing, parasailing, windsurfing,
and deep sea fishing are just some of the water sports
that can be enjoyed here!
And the best part about enjoying water sport in Goa
is that all you need is loads of enthusiasm and you’ll
have an absolutely unforgettable time. Some of the most
popular aquatic sports in Goa are a swishing ride on
a water scooter or a speedboat at Dona Paula or a leisurely
sail on a paddleboat on the picturesque Mayem Lake.
Other exciting watersports like scuba diving off Grand
Island or paragliding are available at Arambol beach
or Bogmalo beach.
To enjoy these sports, one has to have the grit and
should be done under expert guidance and even if one
is a newcomer to these sports, one can get expert instructions
to learn and enjoy the thrill of diving or para gliding.
Windsurfing has proved enormously popular and Goa's
almost endless array of coastal and inland waterways
have given rise to numerous national windsurfing events.
River Cruises
Not only is Goa blessed with miles and miles of golden
beaches, but also with long and wide beautiful rivers
and splendid scenic lakes that make Goa an ideal location
for long and languorous river cruises. River cruises
have become major tourist attractions, besides giving
a boost to the tourism industry. There is now a thriving
river cruise industry that is becoming bigger in Goa.
You can choose from a number of options available such
as daytime, sunset or moonlit river cruises. You could
also couple them with some adventure by opting to go
on a crocodiles or dolphin spotting cruise
|
