About
Goa, in Indias southwestern region, is the countrys smallest state by area and the fourth-smallest by population. It is known to have one of the best quality of life in India. Innumerable domestic and international tourists flock to
Goa every year, drawn to its beaches, places of worship and world heritage architecture. Its location on the Western Ghats range makes it rich in flora and fauna.
City infrastructure
Goa has four National Highways passing through it NH-66, NH-4A, NH-366, and NH-566. When it comes to railways,
Goa has two lines one run by the South Western Railway and the other by the Konkan Railway. Public transport is mainly dependent on the large fleet of privately operated and government-owned buses. As far as social infrastructure is concerned,
Goa boasts a number of prestigious educational institutions that offer courses in various disciplines.
Fatorda Stadium is Goas main football stadium in
Margao which also hosts cricket matches.
Real estate
The best property locations in
Goa are
Candolim,
Caranzalem,
Cavelossim,
Chimbel, and Coolva. With the increasing scope of education and employment opportunities here, there is a growing demand for properties in
Goa. This has led to a spike in real estate prices here. In current times, the state has been offering one of the better returns on investment. North
Goa is more of an investment market, while South
Goa is for home seekers, given that it is relatively on the affordable side. North
Goa offers better rental and resale avenues, due to its popularity with tourists and all-round development.
Amid a sharp appreciation in prices and demand for residential units in North
Goa, established developers from other states are concentrating their efforts here, and expanding to nearby areas like
Socorro,
Sangolda,
Pilerne,
Saligao, Old
Goa, and
Ribandar. North
Goa scores high on the tourism quotient and the lifestyle value, offering greater access to beaches, resorts, clubs, and shopping facilities. Even home buyers from other parts of the country prefer to settle around Panaji or
Porvorim, due to lifestyle opportunities.
Lifestyle
Tourism is the mainstay in coastal areas of
Goa, the most favoured destination for visitors with limited means. Besides its excellent beaches, there are also a host of churches and temples in the state. The places of interest include the Bom Jesus Cathedral, Fort Aguada, and a new wax museum. The two World Heritage sites in
Goa are the Bom Jesus Basilica and churches, and convents of Old
Goa. Tiracol, Chapora, Corjuem, Aguada, Reis Magos, Nanus, Mormugao, Fort Gaspar Dias and Cabo De Rama are the well-known forts in
Goa.
The notable temples include the Shanta Durga temple, the Mangueshi temple, and the Mahalasa temple.
Goa State Museum and the Naval Aviation Museum are the two significant museums here. Besides the major local festivals, tourists also remain enthusiastic about the Goan Carnival and New Year celebration.
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