Goa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
state in western India
About Goa
Goa was a colony ofPortugalfrom 1510 to 1961, when the Indian army was sent in to take it back. This annexation is referred to as theLiberation of Goain India, and theInvasion of Goain Portugal. Goa's heart is in its villages. Prominent Goan architect Gerard Da Cunha has argued elsewhere that, unlike others, Goans don't live in the cities. They mostly live in the villages and they travel to work. Not surprisingly, it's the villages of Goa which hold both charm and character. Living in Goa can be tough and slow, but holidaying there is just fine. Take an aimless ride on a relaxed evening or a languid morning, and surprise yourself with the charms of the Goan village. Unlike urban areas, the villages tend to be neat and clean, friendly and even good value-for-money, except maybe in those are
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