Avoid these places in Goa on weekends

Rohan Fernandes

GOA AWAITS

The ideal time to visit Goa is during the winter when the weather is just pleasant for outdoor adventures and activities.

Goa | Crowded places in Goa | Vagator beach | Crowded beach | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

WINTER DESTINATION

Winter is also the season when some of the well-known destinations in Goa get crowded, especially during the weekends.

Goa | Crowded places in Goa | Bom Jesus Basilica | Old Goa during 3rd December | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

CROWD ALERT

Here is a list of places to avoid in Goa during the weekends:

Goa | Crowded places in Goa | Baga beach | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

BEACHES

Popular beaches like Baga, Calangute and Candolim get super crowded on weekends. For a quieter experience head to Morjim, Varca and Velsao which see less crowds even on weekends.

Goa | Beaches | Baga |New Year | Crowd places in Goa | Photo: Sandeep Desai

FONTAINHAS, PANJIM

If you're planning to visit Goa's Latin Quarter, Fontainhas, in Panjim, it's best to avoid weekends. For a more peaceful outing, plan your visit on any weekday when the streets are empty.

Goa | Crowded places in Goa | Panjim | Fontainhas | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

FORTS

Well-known forts like Chapora and Aguada are crowded on weekends, with parking a big struggle. Hence opting for lesser-known forts like Alorna and Terekhol makes more sense.

Goa| Crowded places in Goa | Fort Aguada| Old Lighthouse|

WATERFALLS

Waterfalls like Dudhsagar in Dharbandora taluka and Savri in Sanguem taluka get super crowded during weekends. Try visiting them on weekdays instead.

Goa | Dudhsagar | Waterfall tourism |Western Ghats | Biodiversity | Crowded Dhudhsagar Waterfall

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