Explore & Experience Goa
POPULAR TOURIST SPOTS
Known as the Pearl of India, Goa has plenty of things for you to do and see. Soak up some sun on Arambol Beach while you watch the turquoise waves. Indulge in a little retail therapy at local flea and night markets. History buffs, hop over to Fort Aguada or mellow with a visit to St. Alex Church and the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa. Catch a fortune if you are lucky at the off-shore and on-shore casinos or explore Goa's untouched flora and fauna at the Tropical Spice Plantation for a day with the elephants. Whatever you're in the mood for, go for it with our Goa area guide.
SUN KISSED BEACHES OF GOA
Goa is synonymous with beaches. One of the best ones in the area is Calangute Beach, located just 1 kilometer from our hotel. With 10 kilometers of golden sands that shimmer in the sunlight and stars that compete at night, there is no other place quite like it. The Calangute stretches into the Baga Beach in one contiguous flow, with the Baga Brook flowing into it. Baga Beach is a great place to enjoy parasailing, dolphin watching or other water-sport activities. Take some time out of your trip to explore all the gorgeous beaches of North Goa.
- Calangute
- Baga
- Sinquerim
- Candolim
- Anjuna
- Arambol
- Morjim and Ashvem
- Coco
- Aguada
- Vagat
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HISTORICAL FORTS
Step into history at one of the many forts throughout Goa. One of the most popular is the attractive Aguada Fort, built by the Portuguese to protect Goa against the Marathas and the Dutch. Located in the beach of Sinquerim just 12 kilometers from Panaji, this fort was not conquered in 450 years of colonial rule. There are plenty of other forts to explore in Goa, so visit each one to learn about its unique charm and story.
- Chapora Fort
- Tiracol/Terekhol Fort
- Reis Magos Fort
- Mormugao Fort
- Rachol Fort
- Naroa Fort
- Corjuem Fort
- Cabo de Rama Fort
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HIDDEN TRAILS AND TOURS
Every place tells a story... Unearth stories from the local communities, explore Goa's wildlife amidst nature's best kept secrets, go island hopping and experience the food, the spirits and the people that make Goa a mesmerizing charm. Step out and discover a side of Goa, you never knew existed! Hard Rock Hotel Goa is happy to partner with Soul Travelling to bring alive your holiday experience. Adventure awaits... Take your pick from our playlist below:
- Latin Quarter Trail
- Divar Island Exploration
- Chorao Nature Trail
- Rediscovering Candolim
- The Aldona Experience
- Secret Food & Tavern Trail
- Houses of Goa
- Saligao Paasai
- Three Kings Trail
- Christian Art Trail
- Making of Margao
- Day in a Village
- Tribal Food Trail
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OTHER ATTRACTIONS
- Houses of Goa Museum
- Deltin Royale Casino Boat
- Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts
- Old Goa Heritage Site
- Tropical Spice Plantation
- Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary
- Mollem National Park, Including Mahadeva Temple
- Dudhsagar Falls
- Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary
- Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kali River Basin Forests
- St. Alex Church
- Mae De Deus Church
- Reis Magos Church
- Shanta Durga Temple
- Sri Mahalakshmi Temple
- Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa/Tomb of St. Francis Xavier
- Church of St. John the Baptist
- Shri Mangueshi Temple