50 Fun Things To Do in Goa in 2022

Exotic Gringo brings you THE ultimate, exhaustive list of things to do differently in Goa.

First published in 2010, i’ve now updated it for the 2022-2023 season, so you can be sure you’re not missing out anything new!

Don’t forget to share your own ideas in the Comments below!



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The Emoji guide to Goa!

๐ŸŽท 1. Catch a live band / local music

Personal favorites: Cavala on Friday nights,
Cantare on Wed, Fri, Sat
MadraGoa / Cidade De Goa for fado and mando nights
(Event details on the Google Maps page)


๐Ÿฌ 2. Spot dolphins off Palolem

Even if you don’t land up spotting dolphins, the ride will be worth it.
Please don’t hassle locals or make them go to off-chart places.


๐ŸŒŠ 3. Enjoy some water sports!

Best locations: Baga / Colva / Palolem beach.
Tip: Water sports always come with precaution and responsibility.
Have fun responsibly, and you’ll make memories you’re proud to share.


๐ŸŽ’ 4. Pack a picnic

… and spend the day at Chapora Fort / Vagator hilltop

Tip: PLEASE don’t leave any garbage behind. Enjoy, but always keep the beautiful area here clean for others. Leave it the way you expect it to be!


๐Ÿง˜ 5. Master Tโ€™ai Chi

… or take a yoga class in Arambol / Ashvem / Agonda


๐ŸŽค 6. Karaoke the sunset away

… at shacks on Baga beach.
Personal favorite: St. Anthony’s, Baga Beach


๐ŸŽฐ 7. Try your luck at a Casino

Where: On board a ship along the Mandovi / around Baga. Play responsibly and avoid gambling!


๐Ÿคช 8. Go paragliding

Where: Anjuna / Arambol beach


๐Ÿฆ‹ 9. Get your first tattoo!

You know youโ€™ve always wanted it. (Henna tattoo for the safe players).


๐Ÿถ 10. Walk stray dogs

Sign up to volunteer with International Animal Rescue, Goa.
Official Website | Google Maps


๐Ÿข 11. Watch Olive Ridley turtles hatch

Where: Morjim / Galgibaga beach (Dec-Feb)
Tip: Please enjoy responsibly and do not camp / tent on this beach or leave garbage behind. This is a eco-sensitive zone and it stays beautiful because you and i keep it that way!

Check out the Morjim Sea Turtle Festival, cuurently on till Dec.31st, 2019


๐ŸŽก 12. Visit the Flea Market

Where: Anjuna (Wednesdays) / Arpora (Saturday night)
Tip: Arpora has multiple Saturday nite markets. My personal favorite is the Saturday Nite Market next to the Arpora GoKarting track.

Vagator now has a brand new flea market since 2018 – The Goa Collective Bazaar at Hilltop. Every Friday.


๐Ÿ—ฟ 13. Pose by the Shiva rock carving

Where: Vagator (Ozran / Vajrant beach)


๐Ÿ’† 14. Get a relaxing massage / spa treatment


๐ŸŽ… 15. Attend a local festival

  • Carnaval: Feb
  • Shigmo + Holi: March
  • Chikal Kalo / Sao Joao festivals
  • Ganeshotsav: September
  • Christmas: December

๐Ÿ›๏ธ 16. Shop at a local market (mandai)

Where & What: cashew nuts, feni and bebinca at Mapusa or Panaji


๐Ÿ„โ€โ™‚๏ธ 17. Learn to surf / paddleboard

Personal favorite: Vaayu Waterman’s Village & Surf School, Ashvem


๐Ÿง 18. Experiment with your looks!

Get your hair braided or get dreadlocks or get a new hair colour – heck, you’re in Goa… experiment with yourself while you’re young and cray!

Arambol, with its rasta vibe is the best place to get it – Stop by at the Wednesday Market in Anjuna in case you don’t find someone easily.


๐ŸŒ… 19. Witness a spectacular sunset

Personal favorite spots: Palolem, Agonda, Vagator and Arambol beaches

๐Ÿ˜ƒ 20. Get a dental / skin makeover

Baga and Calangute are full of specialty clinics which are world renowned for medical tourism, especially in the dentistry space.


๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ 21. Take scuba diving lessons

Though Goa is not the best place in India when it comes to scuba diving, you can still get certified and take beginner lessons in Dona Paula / Baga.


๐ŸŽฃ 22. Go fishing!

If you’re like my friend Sam who doesn’t approve of fishing, consider activities No. 2 or No. 28 instead!


๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ 23. Take a hike!

Personal fave: The Arambol to Keri (Querim) stretch is a fun trek which offers great vistas. Palolem-Agonda is another great route.


๐ŸŒฟ 24. Visit a spice plantation

Where: Ponda has some great options, where you can learn about different spices, try a local meal and check out some platations.

Please say NO to elephant rides.
Be kind to animals. Most captive animals are not treated well.


๐Ÿž๏ธ 25. Bathe in a grand waterfall

Dudhsagar waterfall is a fun day trip adventure, which you could also combine with a spice plantation visit.


๐ŸŽˆ 26. Go up in a hot air balloon!

Soak in some aerial views of Goa and rediscover the state like you’ve never seen it before.


๐Ÿฐ 27. Explore the forts of Goa

Whether or not you’re a history / architecture buff, they offer some of the most spectacular views… so do it for the Gram! ๐Ÿ˜‰


๐Ÿšฃ 28. Go Kayaking

Where: Palolem / Agonda / Ashvem beach / Olaulim


๐Ÿคนโ€โ™‚๏ธ 29. Learn to juggle / poi

Where: Arambol / Mandrem beach (InJuCo and Goa Sunsplash happens in Jan/Feb every year)


๐Ÿšข 30. Take a river cruise… or a yacht!

Where: Mandovi (commercial, group entertainment cruises) / Chapora (yacht rentals for groups / couples)


โ›ช 31. Visit charming ‘Old Goa’

Whether you take the local bus or a hop-on-hop-off bus or drive their yourself, the route from Panjim to Old Goa is scenic enough!


๐ŸŽจ 32. Spot / create some urban graffiti


๐Ÿฆ 33. Go bird watching!

Where: Cotigao and Bondla sanctuary / Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Chorao


๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ 34. Rent a motorbike / bicycle

… and go beach combing, or just bumming around.
(Always wear a helmet, and enjoy responsibly).


๐Ÿšถ๐Ÿฝ 35. Attend a photowalk / go Geocaching

Personal favorite: Ramchandra’s walking tours in Fontainhas, Panjim


๐Ÿž๏ธ 36. Walk the picturesque coastline

Agonda – Palolem – Patnem – Talpona – Galgibagh can be a fun, all-day walking trail for anyone who loves to walk… a lot!


๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ 37. Catch a movie with your meal

Where: Multiple beach shacks at Anjuna / Vagator /Baga / Palolem


๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ 38. Go museum hopping!

Personal favorites: MOG (Museum Of Goa), House Of Goa
Read more at: Lokaso / TripAdvisor / Thrillophilia


๐Ÿ‘™ 39. Sun bathe with a book for company

Where: Arambol / Agonda / Ashvem / Morjim / Mandrem / Palolem beaches


๐Ÿท 40. Go spirit trailing!

Beer / Whiskey / Wine or even better… go feni trailing.

Personal favorite: Visit Beco Das Garrafas – the cashew plantation & feni cellar by Cazulo.
The experience is not listed on the website yet, but write to Hansel and give him my reference and he should be able to accommodate you (paid tour).


๐Ÿ™Œ 41. Mingle with the stars

Meet the advertising fraternity at GoaFest, film folks at IFFI or artsy folks at Serendipity Art Festival


๐ŸŠ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ 42. Swim in a sweet water lake

Where: Dolphin / Kalacha Beach, Arambol


๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿฝ 43. Dance to Bollywood tunes

Where: Clubs along the Baga & Candolim stretch are the most famous ones (and the ones i usually avoid for exactly that! But if you want it, you got it.)


๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธ 44. Beach hop… using the sea route!


๐Ÿ”ญ 45. Go star gazing

Where: Chapora Fort / Vagator hill / lying down at the beach.
Ensure you stay safe and don’t leave any trash behind.


๐ŸŒ… 46. Witness morning life in Goa

Wake up early for a beach stroll and pick up the fresh catch of local fishermen. In Panjim / Mapusa / Margao, check out the markets and how life begins for locals as the day breaks. Always a rewarding experience!


โ›ฑ๏ธ 47. Stay in a natural beach hut

Where: Arambol / Mandrem / Palolem / Agonda beaches. Expect spartan arrangements, but the experience will be unforgettable, guaranteed!


๐Ÿฆ 48. Try some authentic local delicacies

… like bebinca, sorpotel, goan sausages, balchao, dodol and xacuti!

My favorites: Bebinca by Costa (packs available in stores) or Confeitaria 31 de Janeiro, dodol from Cafe Morango, serradura from Kokni Kanteen / Venite


๐Ÿ‘ฉ 49. Discover tribal life in Goa

Very recently, i found out about the Ambaulim Gowda tribe in South Goa, which retains its traditions, handicrafts and a harmonious way of living with nature – oh, and they have some of the most unique and delish food i’ve ever tried.


๐Ÿ–๏ธ 50. Relax. Do NOTHING โ€ฆ  Enjoy Goa!

Missed something terrific? Drop in your thoughts here, anytime!

Other Great Guides to Goa across the web:

1. Drifter Planet’s Ultimate Guide to North Goa
2. Hippie in Heels – 50 Things to do in Goa
3. Thrillophilia – Things to do in Goa (Book Activities)
4. Riverside Goa – My podcast with Musafir Stories

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Brilliant site! Keep going and keep us posted!
sushma

– Try the guava jelly at Mr. Baker’s
– Try the seafood at Ritz or Panjim Inn
– Eat at Mum’s Kitchen / Martin’s Corner / Nostalgia
– Visit the Menezes Braganza or Figueireido mansion in South Goa
– Check out Wendell Rodrick’s latest collection
– Attend the Monte Music Festival in Velha Goa usually in February
-Visit Rachol Seminary
– Check out the ecological impact of mining in Bicholim
– Attend Indian classical music concerts which happen quite frequently
– Attend a tiatro at Kala Academy
– Go for the only Portuguese language mass still held at the main church in Panjim on Sunday
Many more possibilities I can think of, which are lesser known….

Thank you Sushma ๐Ÿ™‚

Christopher – wonderful ideas those! Thank you so much!

don’t miss Malini’s post on South Goa things to do on her blog too…

http://www.missmalini.com/2009/05/04/goan-holiday-aprilmay-2009/

Walk the streets of Panjim and soak in the European Architecture

There is a lot to do in Goa. I am particularly tempted by the learning of Scuba diving!

Excellent ideas
Will be helpful to everybody traveling to Goa.
Add – Photography Walking Tour by Francisco Desouza.

Awesome post! I love #10
Good to know you like my guide to North Goa ๐Ÿ™‚

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